This article deals with the role of the construct of tacit knowledge-what one needs to know that usually is not explicitly taught and that often is not even verbalized-in enhancing education for immigrants. The article is divided into seven brief parts, covering the nature of tacit knowledge, the form of tacit knowledge, kinds of tacit knowledge, acquisition of tacit knowledge, tacit knowledge about competence, the role of tacit knowledge in abilities broadly defined, and conclusions.
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