12 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a toxic school culture according to the text?
Lack of a clear mission and vision
Which of the following is NOT a trait of toxic school cultures mentioned in the text?
Have positive peer relationships
How do individuals in toxic school cultures view failures?
As inevitable results of circumstances outside their control
What does the text say is the 'glue' that keeps a school culture together?
Norms, values, traditions, and unwritten rules
What does the text say is the dream of every educational leader?
To have a desirable school culture where everything works well
What is the first characteristic of schools with a negative or toxic culture?
Lack a clear sense of purpose
How do toxic cultures in schools inhibit improvement efforts?
By fostering negativity and hostility among staff
What is a common characteristic of staff in toxic cultures according to the text?
Rarely sharing ideas, materials, or solutions to classroom problems
How can schools deal with toxicity in their culture according to Deal and Peterson (1999)?
Celebrating the positive and the improving sides of the school
Which of the following is a result of toxic cultures in schools as per the text?
Poor implementation of planned programs due to weak commitment
What do toxic cultures in schools discourage among staff?
Embracing change and new ideas
What is a key way for school leaders to rebuild toxic institutions?
Confronting negativity and hostility
Explore the concept of school culture and its impact on the educational environment. Learn about the underlying norms, values, traditions, and behaviors that shape a school's culture over time.
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