SCHOOL CULTURE (BSED SCI2)

What is the primary purpose of school culture?

• Create a positive and supportive environment for learning and personal growth.
• Promote competition and individual achievement.
• Focus solely on academic performance.
• Enforce strict rules and discipline.

Which of the following is an essential element of school culture?

• Lack of communication
• Individualism
• Shared values and beliefs
• Uniform dress code

In a school with a research-intensive culture, what is a primary focus?

• conducting research
• writing reports
• organizing events
• teaching students

What does a teaching-focused culture prioritize?

• Faculty collaboration and interdisciplinary projects
• Research and publication output
• Effective instruction and student learning
• Teacher evaluations and performance metrics

Which school culture might have a strong emphasis on service learning?

• Individualistic
• Competitive
• Academic-focused
• Community-oriented

Fritz, a college student, has recently transferred to a new school known for its strong arts and culture program. He comes from a school with a highly competitive academic culture. How might Fritz experience a shift in school culture?

• He will find the new school equally competitive academically.

• The new school will require him to conform to a strict dress code.

• Fritz may experience a more relaxed atmosphere focused on artistic expression.

Dr. Errole, a teacher at a school with a strong emphasis on community engagement and service, is passionate about volunteer work and civic education. How might Dr. Errole's teaching style align with his school's culture?

• He will prioritize test preparation and academic rigor.

• He may integrate community service projects into her lessons.

• He will emphasize competitiveness among her students.

Emman, a college student, is part of a school culture that emphasizes the importance of character education. He participates in programs that promote values such as empathy, integrity, and respect.

How might Emman's participation align with his school's culture?

• His involvement has no connection to the school's culture.

• He is contributing to a culture of academic competitiveness.

• His participation supports the school's focus on character education.

School culture only refers to the academic environment within a school.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A school with a teaching-focused culture emphasizes high academic standards above all else.

• TRUE

• FALSE