What Is Worth Learning?

    Throughout this module, we learned about three types of curriculums. Explicit, Null and Hidden Curriculum. Explicit curriculum is the general and basic core subjects that are necessary at every age level and basic classroom rules and expectations. Null curriculum is current events and important events going on in society that need to be introduced to students to be aware of the world and the events going on. Hidden curriculum is the concept of civic concepts, for example: cultures, gender and class. Now, what is worth learning? All of these curriculums are worth learning. Everyone needs the explicit, then get introduced to real world concepts through the null and through both of those, hidden curriculum needs to be exposed so students of all ages have an understanding of civic concepts. As a future educator, it is important to me to allow students to have access to all of these concepts and to be able to explore it on their own as well as having a teacher introduce the concepts and set a clear example for them. As we know and have explored further in this class, not all students come from the same background, ethic group, culture or religion and it is important for all of us to be accepting and willing to learn and embrace those things about our peers and students. Providing an accepting classroom that is open to all kinds and willing to introduce others to these curriculums that may not be introduced at the appropriate age level at all schools is an ideal learning environment for students and a healthy community for students and teachers.