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informal curriculum

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl kəˈrɪkjələm]
nounpl: informal curricula / informal curriculums
currículo informal
1. The learning experiences, knowledge, and skills acquired through non-formal educational activities outside the traditional classroom setting, including social interactions, extracurricular activities, and self-directed learning.
The informal curriculum includes lessons learned through peer relationships and club activities.
O currículo informal inclui lições aprendidas através de relacionamentos entre colegas e atividades de clubes.
2. Unplanned or implicit educational outcomes that develop through the school environment, culture, and social dynamics.
Students develop leadership skills through the informal curriculum during group projects.
Os alunos desenvolvem habilidades de liderança através do currículo informal durante projetos em grupo.
Synonyms
hidden curriculumtacit curriculumimplicit curriculumexperiential learning
Antonyms
formal curriculumexplicit curriculumofficial curriculum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
currículo informal
Most common usage in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
currículo oculto
Alternative term emphasizing the hidden aspects of learning
Portugal
currículo informal
Standard usage in Portuguese educational discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning outside the classroom
extracurricular education
hidden learning outcomes
social-emotional learning
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