Assessing Students Socialization Processes through Hidden Curriculum in Schools

Abstract

The hidden curriculum is acknowledged as the socialization processes of schooling that plays a very important role in character and moral development of school children as its outcomes emphasize values. The aim of this study is to explore the role and effects of students’ socialization processes through the hidden curriculum in school which is providing support for the values in character and moral development. In this qualitative research study using case study, the focus is on school rules and regulations, examination and supportive activities. The data were gathered through document analysis, observations and interviews from the students. At the end of the study, it was determined that hidden curriculum aspects exist in school and may have great importance in students socialization processes by gaining and internalizing values for character and moral development.

Hidden curriculum, socialization, character development, moral development, values, values,
Malaysian Form 4 students