Unit 2: The School Culture

 It is the way things are done in the school (the personality of a school),

the underlying norms and values that shape patterns of behavior,

attitudes and expectations between stakeholders in the school.

• School policy

• 1. School culture

• School tradition

What are the two basic forms which school culture can be divided into?

• 1. positive cultures and negative cultures

• 1. toxic culture and nontoxic culture

• conscious perspectives and unconscious perspectives

“They defined school culture as “norms, values, beliefs, traditions, and rituals built up over time.”

• David and Paterson

• Dean and Piterson

• Deal and Peterson

This is constructive and well-intentioned, not antagonistic or self-serving when voiced.

• censure

• evaluation

• 1. criticism

This should students have to access to succeed.

• academic support and services

• 1. food and school supplies

• 1. house and shelter

It is a type of school culture that determines  leadership, which supports teachers’ growth.

• Collaborative Culture

• Comfortable- Collaborative

• Contrived- Collegial Culture

 It creates a safe and caring environment in which all

students feel welcomed and valued, and have a

sense of ownership of their school.

• Intellectual Climate

• Social Climate

• Rules and Policies

This is an essential step for improving the school culture

which shows the importance of celebrating gatherings to

preserve the values of school.

• Honor traditions

• Provide support

• 1. Instill trust and confidence

It is an element of school culture wherein the teachers

continuously learn and evolve in order to remain

effective in their role as guides for students.

• Acknowledge achievement and good behavior

• Teachers’ commitment to lifelong learning

• A holistic sense of responsibility

 The following are the importance of school culture to teachers, except one:

• Willingness to attend and participate in professional development

• Classroom management

• Level of being recognized for their efforts