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?

Definition of Curriculum

1.  what you teach, why, when, how
2.  theme teaching
3.  content, standards, materials, experience
4.  implementation of content using assessment to achieve objectives and goals

Read the following pages in your book:
1.  Curr. Plan – page 7-9, 11
2.  Understand by design  page 340-341
Respond to this post on your expanded version of curriculum as a result of your readings.

Choose 4 issues which are a priority in your school.  Tell why.

What does it mean to be an “educated” person as opposed to a “schooled” person?

What type of curriculum would produce an “educated” person?

Discuss this with your partner and respond to this posting.  Read the postings of the other group members when you are done.