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What does a positive school culture foster?
What does a positive school culture foster?
- Promotion of individual competition among staff and students.
- Collaborative decision making and professional development. (correct)
- Strict enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Creation of a toxic learning environment.
What is the main difference between school climate and school culture?
What is the main difference between school climate and school culture?
- School climate is focused on daily interactions, while school culture is more relational.
- School climate is inherited, while school culture is created by interactions.
- School climate refers to relationships and attitudes, while school culture reflects shared values and beliefs. (correct)
- School climate is shaped by teachers, while school culture is created by the school head.
What makes a school atmosphere collegial?
What makes a school atmosphere collegial?
- When the school head imposes authority on colleagues.
- When responsibility and authority are shared by everyone. (correct)
- When experimentation is discouraged to avoid mistakes.
- When mistakes are punished to maintain discipline.
How is school culture created?
How is school culture created?
What does school climate refer to according to the text?
What does school climate refer to according to the text?
What does school culture refer to?
What does school culture refer to?
Who is responsible for creating a positive school culture?
Who is responsible for creating a positive school culture?
What are some aspects of school culture mentioned in the text?
What are some aspects of school culture mentioned in the text?
According to Scott and Marzano, what reinforces school culture?
According to Scott and Marzano, what reinforces school culture?
What does school culture generally refer to?
What does school culture generally refer to?
How is school culture described in the text?
How is school culture described in the text?
According to Schein, what does school culture encompass?
According to Schein, what does school culture encompass?
What is reinforced by norms, expectations, and traditions as per Scott and Marzano?
What is reinforced by norms, expectations, and traditions as per Scott and Marzano?
What gives a school qualities beyond its structures, resources, and practices?
What gives a school qualities beyond its structures, resources, and practices?
What are built through the everyday business of school life?
What are built through the everyday business of school life?
What does the text suggest about school culture?
What does the text suggest about school culture?
What is the distinction between school climate and school culture?
What is the distinction between school climate and school culture?
What role does school culture play in school success, according to the text?
What role does school culture play in school success, according to the text?
Based on the text, who contributes to shaping school culture?
Based on the text, who contributes to shaping school culture?
How does the text describe school climate?
How does the text describe school climate?
Study Notes
Positive School Culture
- Fosters a sense of community, social norms, and a shared vision among teachers, students, and staff
School Climate vs. School Culture
- School climate refers to the general atmosphere and feeling within a school
- School culture encompasses deeper, more ingrained values, norms, and traditions that shape the school's identity
Creating a Positive School Culture
- Created through the interactions, attitudes, and behaviors of teachers, students, and staff
- Reinforced by norms, expectations, and traditions
- Shaped by the everyday business of school life, including rituals, routines, and procedures
School Culture Definition
- Refers to the deeper, more ingrained values, norms, and traditions that shape the school's identity
- Encompasses the unwritten rules, expectations, and norms that influence behavior and decision-making
Responsibility and Influence
- Teachers, students, and staff are responsible for creating a positive school culture
- Everyone contributes to shaping school culture through their interactions and behaviors
Key Aspects of School Culture
- Values, norms, and traditions that shape the school's identity
- Unwritten rules, expectations, and norms that influence behavior and decision-making
Shaping School Culture
- Teachers, students, and staff shape school culture through their interactions, attitudes, and behaviors
- School culture is built through the everyday business of school life, including rituals, routines, and procedures
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Description
Explore the concept of school culture and its influence on student performance. Understand the significance of fostering a positive school culture and the role of school heads and the community in its creation.
