本文主要是從社會批判理論的觀點來探討潛在課程研究。首先介紹社會批判理論的思想淵源與其主要論點，其次探討潛在課程的研究緣起與其意涵，接著論述有關社會批判理論對於潛在課程研究的影響，最後從社會批判理論的觀點對當前學校教育做反省思考，以期待建立更公平合理的教育新契機。

The main purpose of this article is to discuss the study of Hidden Curriculum from Social Critical Theory’s perspectives. First, the origins of the ideas and the main issues of Social Critical Theory will be introduced. Secondly, the meanings and the research origins of Hidden Curriculum will be explained. Thirdly, the influences of Social Critical Theory on Hidden Curriculum will be discussed. Finally, the reflections on the current school─school environment will be developed from Social Critical Theory’s perspectives in order to establish a fair and rational school─education environment.