Teaching Hidden Rules
I am a teacher in an inner-city school. I am obtaining my Master's and in order to graduate I have to complete an action research project (ARP). My topic is conflict in the school. At first I thought that it was home life and structure. However, as I conducted research, I stumbled across hidden rules for economic classes. I had read these before in undergrad, but had since forgotten them.
The main hidden rules I am fighting to solve the problem of conflict in my school is that violence is the only way to solve a problem and earn respect. I am wondering if anyone knows if hidden rules can be taught. Schools are based on middle class hidden rules. The thing about hidden rules is that they are not taught through words, but implied. Is it possible to live in generational poverty and follow middle class rules?
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