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What does school culture involve?
What does school culture involve?
School culture involves administrators, teachers, staff, and students.
What factors influence a school's culture?
What factors influence a school's culture?
The school's culture is affected by a wide range of factors such as the school's history, the community it serves, education stakeholders, and the dynamic between staff.
What are the five types of school culture, according to Hargreaves (1995)?
What are the five types of school culture, according to Hargreaves (1995)?
The five types of school culture are: Collaborative-Improving, Comfortable-Collaborative, Contrived-Collegial, Balkanized, and Fragmented.
Which of these factors are NOT characteristic of a Collaborative-Improving school culture?
Which of these factors are NOT characteristic of a Collaborative-Improving school culture?
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What is the difference between the Comfortable-Collaborative culture and the Contrived-Collegial culture?
What is the difference between the Comfortable-Collaborative culture and the Contrived-Collegial culture?
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In what kind of culture is the atmosphere dominated by cliques of teachers that compete for resources and control?
In what kind of culture is the atmosphere dominated by cliques of teachers that compete for resources and control?
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In a Fragmented school culture, teachers function independently and there is very little collaborative effort to improve the school
In a Fragmented school culture, teachers function independently and there is very little collaborative effort to improve the school
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What is the main purpose of setting a positive school culture?
What is the main purpose of setting a positive school culture?
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Which of the following strategies does NOT contribute to creating a positive school culture?
Which of the following strategies does NOT contribute to creating a positive school culture?
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What can help motivate teachers to excel in the classroom?
What can help motivate teachers to excel in the classroom?
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Study Notes
5-1. Definition of School Culture
- School culture encompasses policies, interpersonal dynamics, attitudes, customs, and formal and informal rules of behavior within a school.
- School culture significantly impacts the effectiveness of the school, involving administrators, teachers, staff, and students.
- School culture is influenced by the school's history, the community it serves, education stakeholders, and the relationship between staff.
- Leadership plays a critical role in influencing, changing, and directing the school's culture.
5-2. Types of School Culture
- Collaborative: Teachers work together, share the same educational values, are committed to improving their teaching and the school as a whole.
- Comfortable-Collaborative: The school atmosphere is professional and although teachers are aware of the efforts of their colleagues, there is not a great deal of professional reflection.
- Growth-but-collegial: The tone of the school is determined by leadership, which supports teachers' growth.
- Balkānised: The atmosphere is dominated by cliques of teachers who compete for resources. "Us versus them" attitude can develop among teachers and administration.
- Fragmented: Teachers function independently, with little collaborative effort to improve the school. Meetings are uninspired and lack involvement of the staff.
5-3. How to Set a Positive School Culture
- Nurture High Expectations: School leadership sets high expectations for teachers, encouraging them to excel. Creating a supportive environment by highlighting best practices through examples of outstanding teachers, holding award ceremonies for exceptional teachers. This approach acknowledges their contributions and cultivates a positive atmosphere that appreciates teacher dedication.
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Explore the definition and various types of school culture, highlighting their impacts on school effectiveness. Understand how leadership, community, and interpersonal dynamics shape the educational environment within schools.
