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What is one tangible thing that may give an initial indication of a school's culture according to the text?
The school's mission statement
What did Foster and Bates propose about influencing school culture?
It could result in positive or negative orientation depending on the agenda of the leader
What does the text say about the pace of change in schools and its impact on school culture?
The rapidly accelerating pace of change makes standing still impossible, so schools are either getting better or getting worse
What does the text say about how school cultures can be examined?
School cultures can be examined on two dimensions: effectiveness/ineffectiveness, and improving/declining
What does the text say about typologies that describe and label different idealized types of school culture?
They are useful as discussion starters to help teachers consider different facets of their school's cultures
What does the text say about schools with similar contextual characteristics?
They have different mindsets
According to Hargreaves (1994), what does 'individualism' refer to in the context of teaching cultures?
Classrooms as isolated spaces where teachers work independently
Which of the following best describes 'collaboration' in teaching cultures?
Teachers voluntarily work together, sharing ideas and materials
What does 'contrived collegiality' refer to in the context of teaching cultures?
Mandatory collaborative activities imposed by external factors
Which of the following best describes 'balkanization' in teaching cultures?
Smaller collaborative groups forming within a school
Which of the following cultures has received the most attention in relation to school improvement?
Teacher cultures
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of an existing culture in schools?
Board of directors cultures
Explore the various cultures that exist in schools, including pupil cultures, teacher cultures, leadership cultures, non-teaching staff cultures, and parent cultures. Learn about how different stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers, staff members, and administrators experience school culture.
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