Awareness Level of the Hidden Curriculum among Field Education Students at College of Education, Ha'il University

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the awareness level of hidden curriculum among field education students, College of Education, Hail University. To identify the different awareness level of hidden curriculum among field education students depending on specialization variable, and grade variable in curriculum and instruction course, a descriptive survey method was used. The study sample consisted of (182) students: 78 students in Islamic Culture major, 46 primary major and 58 in physical education. To achieve the study objectives, a hidden curriculum awareness scale was designed included (36) items. The study results showed: the awareness level of hidden curriculum among students of field education, Education College, Hail University, achieved a medium degree. There is a difference in awareness level of hidden curriculum for field education students due to the primary specialization; Lack of difference in the awareness level of hidden curriculum due to the grade variable in curriculum and instruction course. The recommended to hold a general meeting in the College of Education before distributing field education students to the schools, to introduce hidden curriculum and its positive applications that can be used, and the negative points that can be avoided during field education.