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School Culture Defined: Anthropologists:
Culture is the system of beliefs, rituals,
and ceremonies shared by a group of
people.
Richard DeFour:
The expectations and beliefs andbehaviors that constitute the norm for
a school.
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A General (Workable) Definition:
Ways of thinking, behaving and
believing that organization (school)
members have in common.Assumptions, norms, and expectations
that influence and guide the way
individuals behave toward each otherand approach their work.
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SO WHAT???? Why should I care?
A schools culture has more influence
on life and learning in the schoolhouse
than the president of the country, thestate department of education, the
superintendent, the school board, or
even the principal, teachers, andparents can ever have.
Roland Barth
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NBPTS
National Board for ProfessionalTeaching Standards
Accomplished Principal Standards Standard V: Culture
Accomplished principals inspireand nurture a positive learning
culture.
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So, CULTURE Matters?
The unwritten tablet of
social expectations found in a
culture influences almost
everything that happens.
Peterson and Deal
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Elements of School Culture
VALUES AND BELIEFSat the center
Stories and story tellers
Traditions
Symbols and artifacts
Physical environment
Priest and priestess
Informal communication network
Rules and norms
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Culture Types - Continued
Fragmented
Subculture(s)
Individual fiefdoms
May be positive or negative
Toxic
Can poison people in its midst
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A HEALTHY
SCHOOL CULTURE 12 Norms identified by Jon Saphier
and Matthew King
If strong, improvements will be
significant, continuous andwidespread
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12 NORMS
Check the 2 or 3 that are MOST
important for you to address first at
your school? Why? Circle the letter of the 3 with the
strongest connection between
changing the school environment
and improving student achievement?
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Reading YOUR School Culture
Long Arm List
Short Arm List
Where/when park?
King? Queen? Why?
Smiles or frowns?
Us or me?
Where eat lunch?
Who first?
What first?
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Inspire and Nurture
Have a VISIONenvision with PLC
Set the tonedont make them guess
Uncover brilliance to Recognize and reward
Set expectations
Model positive motivation
Be professionaldress, attitude and behavior
Hire people who fit
Periodically assess school culture
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