EDUC 3 Final Exam

How do Scott and Marzano (2014) describe school culture?

• As a system of genetic inheritance

• As a set of enforced rules and punishments

• Reinforced by norms, expectations, and traditions

• As solely determined by the principal's vision

What is the impact of a negative school culture?

• Improvement and collaboration

• Professional development and staff learning

• Toxic environment and lack of motivation

• High student achievement

Which of the following is NOT an element of a positive school culture?

• Collegiality

• High expectations

• Authoritarian leadership

• Trust and confidence

What role do traditions play in a positive school culture?

• They focus solely on academic achievement

• They help maintain a shared sense of community and purpose

• They discourage diversity

• They prevent change

How does school climate affect students?

• Through genetic traits

• By the school's physical structure

• Through teaching practices, diversity, and relationships among administrators, teachers, parents, and students

• Solely through the school's financial resources

According to Marzano, what can be challenging to change in the context of school culture?

• The school's physical layout

• Teacher salaries

• Teachers' expectations of students

• The school curriculum

What should teachers do to help create a positive school culture regarding expectations?

• Have high expectations for all students

• Focus only on high-achieving students

• Ignore students' individual needs

• Avoid setting expectations

Which element of a positive school culture focuses on welcoming mistakes as part of learning?

• High expectations

• Collegiality

• Experimentation

• Strict discipline

Why is involvement in decision-making important in a positive school culture?

• It decreases the sense of ownership

• It makes people feel less important

• It enhances the sense of ownership and importance among those involved

• It leads to increased absenteeism

School culture is described as:

• A genetic construct

• An inherited trait

• A social construct created and shaped by people within the school

• Solely determined by the school head