Chapter 7 and 8 Quiz

Which of these is NOT a quality required of an educational leader?

• has effective communication skills.

• has developed a vision of high standards of learning.

• can instill fear in others.

• is willing to be held accountable for enhancing academic achievement of all students.

What are the THREE phases of change? (check all that apply)

• Development of the leader's vision

• Development of a shared vision or goal

• Determination of the state of the current reality

• Determination of what the leader wants to change.

• Analysis of the discrepancy that lies between the vision and current reality

The most important issue to consider in determing the capacity for change is the fear of _________ that may exist among the faculty.

Which do you think is the most useful change strategy?

• Empirical-Rational Strategy (present info and group selects info based on data)

• Normative-Re-educative Strategy (group activities are initiated to bring about changes in the norms of the group)

• Power-Coercive Strategy (leader utilizes their power base)

What do you think is an important DRIVING FORCE that would motivate teacher's to embrace change?