15 Questions
What is the main characteristic of school culture according to Kruse & Louis (2009)?
Deeply rooted traditions, values, and beliefs
According to Schein (1985), what does school culture consist of?
Complex webs of traditions and rituals
How does school culture influence a school's functioning?
By shaping operations and views of the environment
Which aspect receives the most attention in relation to school improvement according to Hargreaves (1994)?
Teacher cultures
How does Deal and Peterson (2009) describe the different conceptions of culture?
Varied with no universally accepted best definition
What is the main characteristic of school culture according to Tharp (2009)?
Deeply rooted traditions, values, and beliefs
According to Deal and Peterson (2009), how are different conceptions of culture viewed?
Varied with no universally accepted best definition
What does Schein (1985) define school culture as?
Complex webs of traditions and rituals
What is the focus of teacher cultures according to Hargreaves (1994)?
Isolation and blame avoidance
How does school culture affect the functioning of a school according to Starrat (1993)?
Influences the way people think, perform, and learn
According to Edward Tyler, culture is defined as a complex whole that includes:
Knowledge, beliefs, customs, and morals
Which theorist is noted for defining culture as 'a fabric of meaning' guiding human actions?
Clifford Geertz
According to Deal and Peterson (2002), culture includes elements of values, traditions, language, and:
Religion
Culture, as per Raymer (2006), evolved in the twentieth century due to:
Anthropological investigations
Which definition of culture is widely used today according to the text?
Clifford Geertz's definition of meaning fabric
Explore the various definitions and interpretations of the concept of culture, from anthropological investigations to modern theories. Understand how culture evolved in the twentieth century and its impact on society.
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