lesson 11 na leche

Question 1

it is one of the most complex and important concepts in education (Schein, 1985). It generally refers to the beliefs, perceptions, relationships, attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that shape and influence every aspect of how a school functions.

Answer 1

school culture

Question 2

it consists of the norms and shared experiences that evolve over a school’s history.

Answer 2

school culture

Question 3

Culture is a __ , not a genetic construct

Answer 3

social construct

Question 4

refers to the school’s effects on students, including teaching practices, diversity and the relationships among administrators, teachers, parents and students.

Answer 4

school climate

Question 5

it is driven by and reflected in daily interactions of staff, administration, faculty, students support staff and the outside community.

Answer 5

school climate

Question 6

it is a deeper level of reflection of shared values, beliefs, and traditions between staff members.

Answer 6

school culture

Question 7

it refers to the way teachers and other staff members work together and the set of beliefs, values and assumptions they share.

Answer 7

school culture

Question 8

refers to the way teachers and other staff members work together and the set of beliefs, values and assumptions they share.

Answer 8

school culture

Question 9

it is advisable for the school head to create a __ program that recognizes and utilizes the strengths of staff members for school improvement.

Answer 9

teacher leadership

Question 10

when focusing on school culture, student perceptions of the school can positively and negatively influence everything from student behavior to teacher motivation.

Answer 10

student opportunities

Question 11

meaning of plc

Answer 11

professional learning communities

Question 12

in conjunction with teacher leadership, __ opportunities are a powerful way to boost school culture.

Answer 12

professional learning

Question 13

The atmosphere encourages experimentation and so will welcome mistakes as part of the learning process.

Answer 13

experimentation

Question 14

it is also suggested to go beyond traditional PTA activities and seek to engage members of the school community that are a diverse representation of skills, talents and activities

Answer 14

community engagement

Question 15

The school atmosphere is friendly. You work in an atmosphere where responsibility and authority are shared by everyone

Answer 15

collegiality

Question 16

It has been said one’s level of achievement is always lower than one’s level of aspiration.

Answer 16

high expectations

Question 17

Students, teachers, school heads and parents relate well and work well when relationships are solidly built on trust and confidence.

Answer 17

trust and confidence

Question 18

Everyone in the school community gets concrete support for the good that they do. Support comes not just in words but in action.

Answer 18

tangible support

Question 19

Teachers care to grow professionally to update themselves on content knowledge and pedagogy, the first domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers.

Answer 19

reaching out to knowledge base

Question 20

Certainly words of appreciation and recognition make classroom climate highly favorable.

Answer 20

appreciation and recognition

Question 21

“Kids don’t care what you know until they know that you care. They don’t listen to teacher when teacher doesn’t care.” It may be good to remind teachers that many students, especially those who struggle, don’t receive nearly enough positive feedback in the classroom or in their personal lives.

Answer 21

caring, celebration, humor

Question 22

Involving others who are concerned with decisions to be made enhances their sense of ownership. They also feel important.

Answer 22

involving in decision making

Question 23

What schools consider important must form part of their tradition and so must be protected by all means.

Answer 23

protection of what is important

Question 24

A school must have an intentional culture based program on shared values, beliefs, and behaviors. This strengthens a sense of community

Answer 24

traditions

Question 25

No one gets ostracized for speaking up his mind.

Answer 25

honest and open communication