Educ 703 Midterm Examination Part 1

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