Incorporating Mini Lessons on the Hidden Curriculum in Communication Classrooms

Autor/inn/en	Downing, Sophie S.; Billotte Verhoff, China C.
Titel	Incorporating Mini Lessons on the Hidden Curriculum in Communication Classrooms
Quelle	In: Communication Teacher, 37 (2023) 3, S.246-253 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Downing, Sophie S.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1740-4622
DOI	10.1080/17404622.2022.2162559
Schlagwörter	Teaching Methods; Hidden Curriculum; Communication (Thought Transfer); College Students; Learning Activities; Reflection; Student Development; Social Capital + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Heimlicher Lehrplan; Communication; thought; Kommunikation; Gedanke; Collegestudent; Lernaktivität; Sozialkapital
Abstract	The hidden curriculum (HC) consists of implicit knowledge rooted in curricula and found throughout students' experiences navigating higher education (e.g. understanding professional email etiquette, graduate school applications and funding opportunities, or often taken-for-granted programs like Title IX and disability accommodations). In this semester-long activity, we encourage communication instructors to integrate HC mini lessons to share information that mitigates social capital and knowledge disparities, facilitates student reflection, and fosters classroom community. Through considering one's positionality, strategically incorporating HC mini lessons, and seeking student feedback, instructors can share helpful and relevant information, encourage critical thinking about social issues, and develop rapport with students. Student outcomes associated with this activity include increased understanding of how to navigate higher education and positive student--instructor relational dynamics. Courses: This semester-long activity is suited to introductory communication courses (especially regarding identity, positionality, power, and/or privilege) and other topical communication courses (e.g. interpersonal, organizational, cultural, or critical theory). Objectives: Hidden curriculum (HC) mini lessons will help students to: (1) understand the HC and analyze how it impacts their academic experiences; (2) identify specific areas of the HC that they struggle with; (3) gain important knowledge to better navigate systems of higher education; and (4) foster a connected classroom community. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01