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6. What is the definition of 'hidden curriculum'?

  • Transmission of acceptable social norms and values, but not openly taught
  • Secret service programme teaching young people to become spies
  • Planned programme of learning activities and subjects

7. How does 'setting and streaming' affect pupils?

  • Primarily WC pupils are placed in lower streams - hinders confidence, lower aspirations than MC pupils.
  • Pupils are separated from confident social groups - affects their progression

8. What did Hargreaves observe about teacher/pupil relationships?

  • Teachers were biased in their observations of pupils - labelling based on class, appearance etc.
  • Teachers would welcome both MC and WC pupils and give them equal opportunities