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hidden curriculum

[/ˈhɪdən kəˈrɪkjələm/]
nounpl: hidden curriculums / hidden curricula
currículo oculto
1. The implicit or unofficial lessons, values, and behaviors that students learn in school beyond the formal academic curriculum, such as obedience, conformity, punctuality, and social norms
The hidden curriculum teaches students to sit quietly and follow rules, not just to read and do math.
O currículo oculto ensina aos alunos a sentar-se quietamente e seguir regras, não apenas a ler e fazer matemática.
2. Unintended socialization processes that occur within educational institutions that shape student attitudes and behaviors
Critics argue that the hidden curriculum often reinforces social inequalities and class divisions.
Críticos argumentam que o currículo oculto frequentemente reforça desigualdades sociais e divisões de classe.
Synonyms
implicit curriculuminformal learningunwritten rulessocialization process
Antonyms
explicit curriculumformal curriculumofficial curriculum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
currículo oculto
Standard usage in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
currículo oculto / currículo implícito
Both terms used in academic discussions
Portugal
currículo oculto / currículo implícito
Commonly used in Portuguese education theory and research

Related Idioms & Phrases

between the lines
the unspoken rules
learning by osmosis
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