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What did Selznick argue about the culture of a school?
According to Deal and Peterson, what does school culture denote?
How is culture defined according to the text?
What differentiates school culture from other cultures?
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How do Symbolic Interactionists view behavior patterns in schools?
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In what way is school culture described according to the text?
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Which of the following best describes a balkanized school culture?
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What does the term "hidden curriculum" refer to?
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Which of the following best describes the "taught curriculum"?
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What is the purpose of pilot testing the written curriculum?
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Which of the following describes a school culture focused on collaboration and positive change?
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What does the term "contrived collegiality" refer to in the context of school culture?
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According to conflict theory, what is the primary role of schools in society?
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Which of the following is an example of how schools may perpetuate class divisions, according to conflict theory?
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According to Karl Marx's theory of class conflict, which two groups are in constant struggle?
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Which of the following is a potential outcome of the class conflict according to conflict theory?
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Which of the following is an example of how schools may address class divisions, according to the text?
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According to consensus theory, what should schools focus on to promote social stability?
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Study Notes
Conflict Theory
- Conflict results in misunderstandings in a group or society due to inequality based on race, gender, religion, politics, economy, and more.
Symbolic Interactionists Theory Perspective
- An individual's actions depend on memory and social clues like signs and symbols that can have different meanings to different people.
- Verbal and non-verbal languages can resolve to different meanings.
- People are unique with different cultures and languages, influencing behavioral patterns among teachers and students.
School as a Cultural Institution
- The school has a distinctive identity with its own culture, which is a complex whole that includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, laws, customs, and habits acquired by its members.
- Culture evolves over time and is characterized by deeply rooted traditions, values, and beliefs.
- School culture is shaped by groups with vested interests, political, social, and economic power.
Karl Marx and Max Weber's Theories
- Karl Marx argued that society is characterized by class conflicts between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, leading to social change.
- Max Weber argued that schools maintain "status cultures" that perpetuate the dominance of the powerful over the powerless.
Addressing Class Divide in Education
- Education can address the class divide by teaching awareness of social injustices and promoting critical thinking.
Conflict Theory in the Philippine Society
- Using the lens of Conflict Theory, concerns resulting from conflicts can be examined.
- The theory highlights the need to address class conflicts, social injustices, and inequality in the Philippine society.
Consensus Theory
- Shared beliefs and values of people provide stability and order in society, which must be strengthened in schools.
School Cultures
- School cultures include Individualism, Collaboration, Contrived Collegiality, and Balkanization, each with its own characteristics and implications for teachers and students.
Curricula in Schools
- Written curriculum refers to a lesson plan or syllabus that needs to be pilot-tested for effectiveness.
- Supported curriculum is about the implementation of the written curriculum.
- Taught curriculum refers to the actual implementation of the written curriculum in the classroom.
- Hidden curriculum consists of unplanned or unintended norms, values, and procedures that influence learning.
- Assessed curriculum is about the evaluation of the taught curriculum.
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Test your knowledge on school cultures, traditions, teacher-student collaboration, and dealing with accomplishments and crises within educational institutions. Explore concepts such as individualism, contrived collegiality, and balkanization.