2. Learning Objectives:
1. Introduction to Classification of Curriculum
2. Meaning and Definition of Hidden Curriculum
3. Uses of Hidden Curriculum
4. Conclusion
3. 1. Introduction to Classification of Curriculum
• There are three types of curriculum in general:
• Explicit curriculum
• Implicit curriculum
• Null curriculum
• A. Explicit curriculum have curriculum and co-curriculum which
intentionally planned by school, college and university to be provided
to the learners.
• B. Implicit means hidden curriculum, which is unintended curriculum.
• C. Null means the curriculum which is not taught.
4. 2.Meaning and Definition of Hidden Curriculum
• It is unintended or unnoticed curriculum
• School, college or university organization does not consciously plan
and design such curriculum.
• Therefore, unintended curriculum.
• But curricular inputs are implicitly provide to the learner by the
organization through various means.
• Students learn lot from environment of classroom and the school.
• Teacher gives, which might not be planned.
5. 3. Uses of Hidden Curriculum
• Ex. Non-verbal behaviour
• Gestures
• Postures
• Eye-contact
• Appreciation of students’ behaviour by nodding
• The teacher conveys many things
6. 4. Conclusion
• A teacher praise a group of students, who are sincere in the academic
study and ignores those who are not.
• A hidden curriculum, so value of the school and its teachers.
• Ex. School or College is mostly implicit curriculum.