The Hidden Curriculum of College: What does it mean to be a ‘good student’?

Sometimes we feel that no matter how well we teach the content, some students are just not a ‘good student’. What does this actually mean? How can we help different student populations such as Running Start students, and first generation college students navigate a system that often feels like a maze rather than a clear path?

In this workshop, we will discover new ways to integrate in-class advising strategies as a way to unlock the hidden curriculum of college and help students learn how to learn. We will discuss how to help students develop self-efficacy around study strategies and ways to integrate learning ‘what’ to study with ‘how’ to study. At the end of the workshop, you will leave with one idea for an activity to implement in your class and (optionally) an accountability buddy to follow up with.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the barriers underserved students face in navigating college systems and how this connects to student learning.
2. Identify one in-class advising strategy to try implementing in class as a way to demystify the hidden curriculum of college and build student self-efficacy.

1. I. A. Practice culturally responsive instruction.
2. I. B. Show commitment to student learning.
3. III. C. Demonstrate cultural responsiveness in interactions with students and co-workers, and within the community.