Hidden Curriculum Explains One Complete Masters E

Designing curriculum can be a simple task at first glance; however, designing effective curriculum personalized for each individual student can present many challenges. It is important to address these challenges and any obstacles that may impede learning and instruction. In Chapter 1, Henson (2015) discusses the idea of hidden curriculum. Whether intentional or unintentional, hidden curriculum can have a profound impact on student learning. Being aware of all aspects of the classroom will provide equity and meet the diverse learning needs of the students.

For this Assignment, you will explore hidden curriculum within your current learning environment. Be sure to review the MSED Assignment/Reflective Essay Rubric located in the MSED Documents area under Course Home as you complete this Assignment.

To prepare:

• Review course text reading in the Learning Resources for Module 1. Think about how you would define hidden curriculum to a colleague.
• Consider how hidden curriculum positively and negatively shapes how students learn in your school setting.
• Review the RWRCOEL Core Propositions, Diversity Proficiencies and Technology Proficiencies in the MSED Documents folder under Course Home. Reflect on how identifying hidden curriculum in your own school setting may relate to each of the propositions and proficiencies.

By Day 7 of Week 1

Compose a 3- to 4-page paper that:

• Defines hidden curriculum in your own words.
• Explains two examples from your classroom practice that represent hidden curriculum. One example should represent a negative implication of hidden curriculum and the other a positive implication of hidden curriculum
• Explains one action you will take to repair the effects of negative hidden curriculum. Provide a rationale for your action using specific references to the Learning Resources.
• Explains one example to include in your classroom that represents positive hidden curriculum. Provide a rationale for your action using specific references to the Learning Resources.
• Explains how you will use hidden curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of the students in your classroom. Include an explanation as to how your actions relate to at least one of the RWRCOEL Core Propositions, Diversity Proficiencies, and Technology Proficiencies.

Note: For this Assignment and all others in this course and throughout the program, you will be expected to use APA style. Use the Walden Writing Center as a resource for completing Assignments.