The unwritten curriculum
The unwritten curriculum: things learned but not taught in school Arthur Blumberg, Phyllis Blumberg
Publisher: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c1994.
ISBN: 0803961642
DDC: 370.1523
LCC: LC210
Edition: (pbk. : alk. paper) :$14.95
Summary:
The Unwritten Curriculum is an examination of how typical occurrences
in the school environment, including interactions with teachers,
principals, and other students, make lasting impressions - both
positive and negative - on the minds and hearts of young learners. In
some situations, the unwritten curriculum can actually have as much
or more of an impact than the planned curriculum. As a basis for
their research, Arthur and Phyllis Blumberg interviewed dozens of
adults from college age to over 70. The stories of these former
students, told in their own words, relate personal experiences from
school days - sometimes comical, sometimes tragic memories that
provide rare insight for educators. Readers, whether seasoned
administrators or students of the education field, will find
themselves reliving their own memories of school days as they share
these timeless accounts. The Blumbergs organize their subjects'
experiences into chapters designed to represent the various "courses"
in the unwritten curriculum. "Being Embarrassed," "Getting Even,"
"Battling the System," and "Learning About Learning" are a few of the
topics examined. The Unwritten Curriculum is an important reminder
that educators can influence the lives of their students in ways they
may not realize. "Being aware and learning to nurture," the authors
conclude, is the key to improving the messages conveyed by the
unwritten curriculum. The Blumbergs hope that readers will use this
information to "reflect on life in the schools, what it is, what it
isn't, and what it might be."
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