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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > concepts in sociology of education > hidden curriculum
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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > educational process: societal perspectives > hidden curriculum
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... > social science subjects > education > education studies > education policy > educational reform > curriculum and instruction > bilingual education > family, communities, and society > hidden curriculum
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > curriculum > types of curriculum > hidden curriculum
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > curriculum > curriculum studies > types of curriculum > hidden curriculum

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hidden curriculum  

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  • Hidden curriculum is a subset of theories of socialization that investigate how society reproduces culture from generation to generation. Primary socialization encompasses the teaching of children by parents who use direct instruction and modeling to inculcate language, moral beliefs and values, social roles, and so on. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Hidden Curriculum]

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