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What are the five types of school culture listed in the text? (List them all)
What are the five types of school culture listed in the text? (List them all)
Collaborative-Improving, Comfortable-Collaborative, Contrived-Collegial, Balkanized, Fragmented
School culture refers to the informal rules of behavior within a school.
School culture refers to the informal rules of behavior within a school.
False (B)
Which of the following are factors that influence a school's culture? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are factors that influence a school's culture? (Select all that apply)
- Education stakeholders (correct)
- The dynamic between staff and leadership (correct)
- The school's history (correct)
- The community it serves (correct)
What is one strategy mentioned in the text for improving the culture and climate of a school?
What is one strategy mentioned in the text for improving the culture and climate of a school?
In a Balkanized school culture, teachers compete for resources and control.
In a Balkanized school culture, teachers compete for resources and control.
A Fragmented school culture is characterized by high levels of collaboration between teachers and administration.
A Fragmented school culture is characterized by high levels of collaboration between teachers and administration.
What are the two key elements of a Comfortable-Collaborative school culture?
What are the two key elements of a Comfortable-Collaborative school culture?
In a Contrived-Collegial school culture, what determines the tone of the school?
In a Contrived-Collegial school culture, what determines the tone of the school?
A Collaborative-Improving school culture is characterized by teachers working together and sharing the same educational values.
A Collaborative-Improving school culture is characterized by teachers working together and sharing the same educational values.
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School Culture
School Culture
The overarching environment, values, and behaviors that define a school community.
Formal Culture
Formal Culture
The official rules and policies of a school.
Informal Culture
Informal Culture
Unwritten rules and behaviors that are often observed within a school.
Factors Affecting School Culture
Factors Affecting School Culture
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Collaborative Culture
Collaborative Culture
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Comfortable-Collaborative Culture
Comfortable-Collaborative Culture
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Contrived-Collegial Culture
Contrived-Collegial Culture
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Balkanized Culture
Balkanized Culture
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Fragmented Culture
Fragmented Culture
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Nurturing High Expectations
Nurturing High Expectations
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Highlighting Best Practices
Highlighting Best Practices
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Award Ceremonies and Recognition
Award Ceremonies and Recognition
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Strategies for Positive School Culture
Strategies for Positive School Culture
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Leadership's Role in School Culture
Leadership's Role in School Culture
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Impact of School Culture
Impact of School Culture
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Study Notes
School Culture Definition
- School culture encompasses policies, interpersonal interactions, attitudes, customs, and formal/informal rules of conduct within a school.
- It involves administrators, teachers, staff, and students.
- It significantly impacts a school's effectiveness and operation.
- Informal rules and interpersonal dynamics often hold more weight than official policies.
- Factors like the school's history, community, stakeholders, and staff dynamics influence school culture.
- Leadership plays a key role in shaping and directing school culture.
Types of School Culture
- Collaborative Culture: Teachers share educational values, work collectively, and strive to improve teaching and school performance.
- Comfortable-Collaborative Culture: A professional atmosphere exists, though teachers focus less on reflecting on their colleagues' efforts.
- Contrived-Collegial Culture: Leadership sets the tone, but support for teacher growth is superficial, possibly demotivating.
- Balkanized Culture: Teachers form cliques, compete for resources, and adopt an "us vs. them" mentality with administration, hindering collaboration.
- Fragmented Culture: Teachers operate independently with little collaboration or staff involvement, making meetings ineffective..
Strategies for Positive School Culture
- Nurture High Expectations: School leadership sets high expectations for teachers, fostering a supportive environment to excel.
- Highlighting best teaching practices and awarding outstanding teachers can motivate and inspire others.
- Recognizing and appreciating dedicated teachers fosters a supportive school environment that values teacher efforts.
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Description
This quiz explores the definition and types of school culture, focusing on the various factors that influence it, including leadership and interpersonal dynamics. It highlights how collaborative environments can enhance teaching effectiveness and the overall school climate.
