Hidden Curriculum continued Leaning objective: To explain the role of the hidden curriculum (informal learning) and how it is transmitted? Starter: Work in a group of 3 - 4. Choose one aspect of the hidden curriculum, e.g. competition. Create a role play to show that aspect of the hidden curriculum. You have 10 min and then some groups will perform their role play for the class.

How is the hidden curriculum transmitted to students at Lambeth? We will go for a short walk around the school looking for evidence of the hidden curriculum. In small groups, students will walk around the school and complete their worksheet on the hidden curriculum (20min walk) 20 Mins

How is the hidden curriculum transmitted to students at Lambeth? We will go for a short walk around the school looking for evidence of the hidden curriculum. In your groups, you will walk around the school to complete the worksheet. You need to come back to SS1 in 20 minutes Misbehaviour during this task or failure to return back to class on time will lead to consequences 20min walk? 20 Mins

Reflection Sociologist argue that informal learning occurs through the hidden curriculum, which reflects society’s values and prepares students for their place in society and their future work role. 1. What types of messages did we come across during our walk? 2. How much of an impact do these messages have on your behaviour/aspirations/views? Independent reflection (Students to take notes) Whole class feedback - 5mins Independent reflection -5mins 10 Mins

Task 2 Work on your own to answer the short mark exam questions on the worksheet. You have 10 minutes.

Answers: Peer assessment 5 Mins Increasing Students will peer assess each other From Item D, what is the overall trend between 1970 and 2005 in children under 5 attending schools? (1 mark)

From Item E, what percentage of children who receive free school meals obtained 5 or more A* – C grades at GCSE? (1 mark)

Item F Education has a role in teaching norms and values of British culture. The recent introduction of Citizenship as a subject in schools may help individuals to identify themselves as part of that wider culture. This is sometimes called developing a sense of ‘Britishness’. From Item F, which subject was recently introduced in schools? (1 mark)

Explain what sociologists mean by the hidden curriculum. (4 marks) The hidden curriculum refers to things learnt as part of everyday life at school rather than taught in lessons such as punctuality, etc.

Describe one way in which schools attempt to encourage a sense of what it means to be British and explain how this may help to improve social cohesion. (5 marks) One way in which schools attempt to encourage a sense of being British is through its political function. This is when children learn to be good citizens through subjects such as Citizenship (PSHE) and History. This may help to improve social cohesion by making sure that everyone tolerates others and gets along with them regardless of religion, ethnicity, etc.