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What is the main characteristic of a toxic school culture according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of a toxic school culture according to the text?
- Lack of a clear mission and vision (correct)
- Positive and nurturing relationships
- Appreciation for tradition and ceremony
- Supportive of change and improvement
Which of the following is NOT a trait of toxic school cultures mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a trait of toxic school cultures mentioned in the text?
- Focus on failures as an excuse to remain stagnant
- Have positive peer relationships (correct)
- Appreciate separateness and exclusivity
- Value laziness and apathy
How do individuals in toxic school cultures view failures?
How do individuals in toxic school cultures view failures?
- As inevitable results of circumstances outside their control (correct)
- As a necessary part of the learning process
- As opportunities for improvement
- As evidence of their own incompetence
What does the text say is the 'glue' that keeps a school culture together?
What does the text say is the 'glue' that keeps a school culture together?
What does the text say is the dream of every educational leader?
What does the text say is the dream of every educational leader?
What is the first characteristic of schools with a negative or toxic culture?
What is the first characteristic of schools with a negative or toxic culture?
How do toxic cultures in schools inhibit improvement efforts?
How do toxic cultures in schools inhibit improvement efforts?
What is a common characteristic of staff in toxic cultures according to the text?
What is a common characteristic of staff in toxic cultures according to the text?
How can schools deal with toxicity in their culture according to Deal and Peterson (1999)?
How can schools deal with toxicity in their culture according to Deal and Peterson (1999)?
Which of the following is a result of toxic cultures in schools as per the text?
Which of the following is a result of toxic cultures in schools as per the text?
What do toxic cultures in schools discourage among staff?
What do toxic cultures in schools discourage among staff?
What is a key way for school leaders to rebuild toxic institutions?
What is a key way for school leaders to rebuild toxic institutions?
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