Curriculum refers
to all subject matter that is taught in schools. It includes both planned
and unplanned learning experiences (Reid 2004).
Planned
curriculum is outlined in syllabus documents. These
provide state wide learning outcomes for students from K-6 (BOSNSW). ‘Planned curriculum is based upon areas of knowledge that governments and school systems require us to teach (Reid 2004).’
Hidden Curriculum refers to implicit teaching or learning
experiences, which do not appear within the formal curriculum (Livesey
n.d.). It
involves '...those things pupils learn through experience of attending
a school rather than the stated educational objectives of such institutions'
(Haralambos 1991 cited in Livesey n.d.). Learning
experiences of children are influenced by factors such as:
- Class,
gender and ethnicity (Eades 1993;
Livesey n.d.).
- Understanding
of classroom discourses (Barrett-Plough & Rohl 2000; Eades 1993;
Gee 1991).
- Teacher
values, attitudes, behaviour and expectations (Livesey n.d.).
The following items have been included as evidence of my knowledge and experience in this area. The essay plan below relates to hidden curriculum. The other two articles demonstrate my practical experience with regard to curriculum planning and implementation.
Practicum Teaching Experience: Curriculum & Knowledge
Cross-curriculum Integration (Integrated Creative Arts Project).
EED112 Language as a Social Practice - PowerPoint Plan.
