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School culture: exploring the hidden curriculum.

D J Wren1

  • 1South Scranton Intermediate School, Pennsylvania 18505, USA.

Adolescence
|February 5, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights the importance of school culture and the hidden curriculum. It provides educators with tools to better understand the symbolic environment within schools.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Sociology
  • Curriculum Studies
  • School Culture Research

Background:

  • School culture is often overlooked in educational practice.
  • The hidden curriculum significantly influences the educational process.
  • Understanding implicit educational messages is crucial for holistic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the significance of school culture and the hidden curriculum.
  • To explore the symbolic nature of the implicit curriculum.
  • To provide practical tools for assessing school environments.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of the hidden curriculum's impact.
  • Analysis of symbolic elements within the school environment.
  • Development of a checklist for environmental examination.

Main Results:

  • The hidden curriculum exerts a substantial, often unrecognized, influence.
  • Symbolic aspects of the school environment convey implicit messages.
  • A structured checklist aids in identifying these symbolic elements.

Conclusions:

  • Educators must actively consider school culture and the hidden curriculum.
  • Awareness of symbolic elements enhances understanding of the total school environment.
  • The provided checklist offers a practical approach for educators.

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