Definition of Culture
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What is the main characteristic of school culture according to Kruse & Louis (2009)?

  • Complex webs of traditions and rituals
  • Deeply rooted traditions, values, and beliefs (correct)
  • Varying conceptions with no universally accepted definition
  • Focusing on individualism and isolation
  • According to Schein (1985), what does school culture consist of?

  • Accumulated experiences and old organizational lessons
  • Distinctive identity of the schools
  • Complex webs of traditions and rituals (correct)
  • Shared assumptions, beliefs, and practices
  • How does school culture influence a school's functioning?

  • By shaping operations and views of the environment (correct)
  • By emphasizing collaboration among stakeholders
  • By avoiding blame and support
  • By focusing on individualism and isolation
  • Which aspect receives the most attention in relation to school improvement according to Hargreaves (1994)?

    <p>Teacher cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Deal and Peterson (2009) describe the different conceptions of culture?

    <p>Varied with no universally accepted best definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of school culture according to Tharp (2009)?

    <p>Deeply rooted traditions, values, and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Deal and Peterson (2009), how are different conceptions of culture viewed?

    <p>Varied with no universally accepted best definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Schein (1985) define school culture as?

    <p>Complex webs of traditions and rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of teacher cultures according to Hargreaves (1994)?

    <p>Isolation and blame avoidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does school culture affect the functioning of a school according to Starrat (1993)?

    <p>Influences the way people think, perform, and learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Edward Tyler, culture is defined as a complex whole that includes:

    <p>Knowledge, beliefs, customs, and morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist is noted for defining culture as 'a fabric of meaning' guiding human actions?

    <p>Clifford Geertz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Deal and Peterson (2002), culture includes elements of values, traditions, language, and:

    <p>Religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Culture, as per Raymer (2006), evolved in the twentieth century due to:

    <p>Anthropological investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition of culture is widely used today according to the text?

    <p>Clifford Geertz's definition of meaning fabric</p> Signup and view all the answers

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