hidden curriculum

What is hidden in this picture ? (…and the is answer is not “the curriculum” )

hidden curriculumindirect norms, values, expectations

Key source of messages

What is formal curriculum ? attitudes, values, beliefs, and behavior.reading and mathematics are the most important elementary school subjects is clearly if implicitly communicated by scheduling more time for these subjects than for others, such as science and social studies, scheduling them in morning prime time rather than in the afternoon, and testing them more often than other subjects or skills.

tolerance and democracy

undermine official curriculum

while school social studies curriculum typically emphasizes and even celebrates democratic political systems and principles, such as one person-one vote, majority rule and minority rights, separation of church and state, equality before the law, and due process, these principles are not always practiced in public school classrooms and halls. -- undermine ? --- we’re academic driven – but HUGE trophy display of physical sports – which curriculum carries more weight ?

readerspowerful curriculum

immigrantsMcGuffey readers --- EXPLICIT – then taken for granted immigrants, were expected to adapt and fit in, for example, by looking at the teacher when spoken to, learning and using standard English, waiting (to speak, for the teacher's attention, for permission to use the toilet), and working hard.

cultural transmission powerful curriculum

establishes routine

Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

race

message conveyed

disability

sexual orientation

Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

institutional

culturalStructural or organizational aspects of hidden curriculum include time scheduling of classes and other school activities; facilities provided; materials, such as textbooks and computer software; examinations; required courses; special programs, such as speech therapy or advanced placement; extracurricular activities and services; and grading and grouping policies.Cultural aspects of hidden curriculum include school norms or ethos; décor and wall decorations; roles and relationships, including intergroup relations (within and between teachers and students); student cliques, rituals, and celebrations; and teacher expectations of various groups of students. Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

message effects

Messages communicated by schools' organization and culture can support or undermine their stated purposes and official curricula.

Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.