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What is the main characteristic of school culture according to Kruse & Louis (2009)?
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?
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?
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)?
Which aspect receives the most attention in relation to school improvement according to Hargreaves (1994)?
How does Deal and Peterson (2009) describe the different conceptions of culture?
How does Deal and Peterson (2009) describe the different conceptions of culture?
What is the main characteristic of school culture according to Tharp (2009)?
What is the main characteristic of school culture according to Tharp (2009)?
According to Deal and Peterson (2009), how are different conceptions of culture viewed?
According to Deal and Peterson (2009), how are different conceptions of culture viewed?
What does Schein (1985) define school culture as?
What does Schein (1985) define school culture as?
What is the focus of teacher cultures according to Hargreaves (1994)?
What is the focus of teacher cultures according to Hargreaves (1994)?
How does school culture affect the functioning of a school according to Starrat (1993)?
How does school culture affect the functioning of a school according to Starrat (1993)?
According to Edward Tyler, culture is defined as a complex whole that includes:
According to Edward Tyler, culture is defined as a complex whole that includes:
Which theorist is noted for defining culture as 'a fabric of meaning' guiding human actions?
Which theorist is noted for defining culture as 'a fabric of meaning' guiding human actions?
According to Deal and Peterson (2002), culture includes elements of values, traditions, language, and:
According to Deal and Peterson (2002), culture includes elements of values, traditions, language, and:
Culture, as per Raymer (2006), evolved in the twentieth century due to:
Culture, as per Raymer (2006), evolved in the twentieth century due to:
Which definition of culture is widely used today according to the text?
Which definition of culture is widely used today according to the text?
