WorksheetsEduc 703 Midterm Examination Part 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following best represents strategic leadership in schools?
Creating strong community ties and student recruitment plans
Promoting a clear school vision and aligning goals and strategies
Managing the school budget and facilities
Supervising teacher attendance and class schedules
A school head ensuring lesson plans are aligned to curriculum standards and observing teacher instruction practices is an example of:
Strategic Leadership
Human Resource Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Cultural Leadership
A principal who maintains school discipline while honoring long-standing traditions is practicing:
Cultural Leadership
Micropolitical Leadership
External Development Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Why is it important for a principal to act as a visible presence in school, according to Bamburg and Andrews?
It supports smoother school operations
It allows better access to student records
It reinforces instructional focus and supports teacher development
It minimizes miscommunication with parents
Which leadership function involves representing the school in community and government forums?
Managerial Leadership
Micropolitical Leadership
External Development Leadership
Strategic Leadership
What leadership style is central to Sergiovanni’s concept of servant leadership?
Instruction-based supervision
Authority-centered decision-making
Collaborative and value-driven leadership
Top-down managerial control
A principal who manages induction programs and builds teacher leadership capacity demonstrates:
Instructional Leadership
Human Resource Leadership
Strategic Leadership
External Development Leadership
What expectation do students commonly have of school principals, as described by Marsh (1992)?
Effective financial planning
Providing opportunities for school-community partnerships
Being a fair and inspiring presence
Advocating for school funding
Why might expectations of principals differ among stakeholders?
Because all stakeholders have identical goals
Due to differences in cultural background
Because each group prioritizes different school outcomes
Because stakeholders don't understand leadership theory
The shift from management to instructional leadership is a response to:
Increasing student misbehavior
The need for efficient administrative work
The growing need to improve learning outcomes
National mandates for school facility upgrades
A principal who uses data from multiple sources to improve learning aligns with which NAESP standard?
Setting high expectations
Leading adult learning
Using diagnostic tools for instructional improvement
Engaging with external stakeholders
What characteristic of leadership according to Bass and Stogdill enables the leader to deal with conflict and stress?
Willingness to accept consequences
Readiness to absorb interpersonal stress
Drive to exercise initiative
Ability to structure social interactions
Which leadership function is most responsible for managing school schedules, security, and maintenance?
Human Resource Leadership
Cultural Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Managerial Leadership
The redefinition of the principal’s role in the 21st century primarily focuses on:
Authority over student discipline
Enhancing administrative reporting
Improving instructional outcomes
Strengthening alumni networks
Which comment best illustrates Mr. Keang’s role as a resource provider?
“He supervises the student teachers.”
“He makes sure that we have adequate supplies.”
“He gives good speeches during school programs.”
“He checks teachers’ performance regularly.”
How does a principal demonstrate micropolitical leadership?
Organizing field trips
Managing teacher promotions only
Mediating staff interests and protecting internal resources
Supervising janitorial staff
In promoting 21st-century skills, principals must emphasize:
Mastery of school operations
Student exposure to global knowledge and multilingual communication
Restriction of online tools
Student compliance with national testing
A principal promoting shared leadership and nurturing other leaders is reflecting what concept?
Top-down supervision
Servant leadership
External development
Strategic governance
A principal who is actively involved in mentoring new teachers and facilitating PD sessions is demonstrating:
Cultural Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Micropolitical Leadership
Technological Leadership
What makes a school effective under an instructional leadership model?
Delegation of all decisions to department heads
Strong financial auditing
Shared goals, aligned practices, and accountability
Minimal community engagement
Which of the following is not one of Sergiovanni’s seven core functions?
External Development
Emotional Leadership
Cultural Leadership
Micropolitical Leadership
Why is technology leadership now essential for principals?
To replace teachers with digital tools
To limit students' screen time
To enhance teaching and school management through tech integration
To cut down school utility costs
Which teacher comment most reflects Mr. Keang’s instructional resource role?
“He ensures timely salaries.”
“He teaches us how to make improvements.”
“He gives good speeches.”
“He is always present on campus.”
What is a practical way for principals to lead technological advancement in schools?
Monitor teacher internet usage
Limit internet access for students
Create plans and support for integrating digital tools in instruction
Delegate all tech matters to IT staff
Based on leadership theory, which attribute best supports a school head’s ability to influence change?
Interest in student athletics
Reluctance to delegate tasks
Ability to inspire and communicate purpose
Compliance with budgetary rules
