32 min
Discovering the Hidden Curriculum Meaning With Dr. Brenda Myles Autism Classroom Resources Podcast: A Podcast for Special Educators
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There are many unspoken rules and expectations that neurotypical individuals pick up on and learn in their everyday lives. But for some people, understanding these unspoken norms of behavior and social interactions can be difficult. That is why it is incredibly important, especially as special education teachers, that we understand what the hidden curriculum is and how we can help our students be more successful with it. Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., is joining us today to talk all about the hidden curriculum.
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., formerly a professor at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion. Brenda has made over 3000 presentations all over the world and has written more than 300 articles and books on ASD. In addition, she collaborated with the three organization who identified evidenced-based practices in autism. Further, in a survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world.
Brenda is sharing some incredible insight on the hidden curriculum meaning, how we can teach it, why it’s beneficial for everyone to be taught it, and how not understanding it can negatively impact our students with autism.
03:21 - The hidden curriculum meaning and what exactly it is
07:56 - How we can teach the hidden curriculum and help our literal learners be successful with it
11:00 - Examples of how not understanding the hidden curriculum can have a negative impact on autistic individuals when interacting with the community
16:06 - How not understanding the environment they're in and how it differs from another environment can affect autistic individuals
21:45 - The challenges experienced by individuals who are unable to observe the environment in a way that allows them to absorb information
Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode215
Resources:
The Hidden Curriculum 25th Anniversary Revised Edition: Understanding Unstated Rules in Social SituationsJoin the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator AcademyJoin the Free Facebook Group
If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are many unspoken rules and expectations that neurotypical individuals pick up on and learn in their everyday lives. But for some people, understanding these unspoken norms of behavior and social interactions can be difficult. That is why it is incredibly important, especially as special education teachers, that we understand what the hidden curriculum is and how we can help our students be more successful with it. Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., is joining us today to talk all about the hidden curriculum.
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., formerly a professor at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion. Brenda has made over 3000 presentations all over the world and has written more than 300 articles and books on ASD. In addition, she collaborated with the three organization who identified evidenced-based practices in autism. Further, in a survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world.
Brenda is sharing some incredible insight on the hidden curriculum meaning, how we can teach it, why it’s beneficial for everyone to be taught it, and how not understanding it can negatively impact our students with autism.
03:21 - The hidden curriculum meaning and what exactly it is
07:56 - How we can teach the hidden curriculum and help our literal learners be successful with it
11:00 - Examples of how not understanding the hidden curriculum can have a negative impact on autistic individuals when interacting with the community
16:06 - How not understanding the environment they're in and how it differs from another environment can affect autistic individuals
21:45 - The challenges experienced by individuals who are unable to observe the environment in a way that allows them to absorb information
Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode215
Resources:
The Hidden Curriculum 25th Anniversary Revised Edition: Understanding Unstated Rules in Social SituationsJoin the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator AcademyJoin the Free Facebook Group
If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
32 min