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What did Selznick argue about the culture of a school?
What did Selznick argue about the culture of a school?
According to Deal and Peterson, what does school culture denote?
According to Deal and Peterson, what does school culture denote?
How is culture defined according to the text?
How is culture defined according to the text?
What differentiates school culture from other cultures?
What differentiates school culture from other cultures?
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How do Symbolic Interactionists view behavior patterns in schools?
How do Symbolic Interactionists view behavior patterns in schools?
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In what way is school culture described according to the text?
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?
Which of the following best describes a balkanized school culture?
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What does the term "hidden curriculum" refer to?
What does the term "hidden curriculum" refer to?
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Which of the following best describes the "taught curriculum"?
Which of the following best describes the "taught curriculum"?
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What is the purpose of pilot testing the written curriculum?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.