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The hidden curriculum can reinforce or challenge dominant narratives from "summary" of Education and Power by Michael W. Apple
The hidden curriculum, which consists of the values, norms, and beliefs that are transmitted implicitly through the structure and practices of schooling, plays a crucial role in shaping students' understanding of the world. This hidden curriculum can either reinforce or challenge dominant narratives that are prevalent in society. For example, if the hidden curriculum in a school promotes individualism, competition, and meritocracy, it can reinforce the dominant narrative that success is achieved through hard work and individual effort. This can lead to students internalizing the belief that those who are successful deserve their success, while those who are not successful are to blame for their failure. On the other hand, if the hidden curriculum in a...
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