Hidden Curriculum
From Class Discussion
Definition – Everything that you teach that is not written down somewhere. Everything that happens to the student within the school. Actions speak louder than words.
Examples
1. Respect
2. Teachers handing back papers.
3. Bathroom, hallways – socialization
4. Life experiences of students outside of school
5. Empathy
6. Organization
7. Asking questions
8. Bullying
9. Different cultures
10. Dress codes
11. Socio-economic class
12. Expectations
Go to Dumbing Us Down: the Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling. Scroll down to the section of the speech which lists the 7 lessons that are taught in all public schools by all teachers in America, whether they know it or not. What is your reaction to these 7 items?
