Unit 2 - School Rituals, Traditions, and Ceremonies Flashcards
A life devoid of _____ and _____ would be one without richness and zest.
ritual; ceremony
The small daily rituals of our lives provide time for what? (Peterson and Dal, 2009)
reflection, connection and meaningful experience
There are sets of rituals, traditions, and ceremonies in every what?
school
According to Confeld (2016), Joining rituals, celebrating traditions, and conducting ceremonies are great opportunities to convene as one while integrating what?
the vision, mission, values, and goals of the school
Peterson and Deal (2009) defined school rituals as _____ or _____ that are infused with deeper significance.
procedures; routines
Every school has hundreds of routines that later on become what?
rituals
Rituals help to transform common _____ into uncommon events.
experiences
These are significant events with a special history and meaning and occur a year in and year out.
School traditions
Unlike _____, [school traditions] need not be large communal events (Peterson & Deal, 2009).
ceremonies
Conducting freshman orientation, holding recollection activities for the graduating batch, and arranging school camping are some examples of what?
school traditions
These are elaborated as culturally sanctioned events that provide a welcome spiritual boost.
School ceremonies
Most schools have _____ that mark a transition in the school year.
formal ceremonies
[formal ceremonies] bind people to each other and shape what?
unwritten cultural values
Holding the annual graduation rites, joining some local cultural activities, and celebrating Christmas through Christmas Parties are some examples of what?
school ceremonies