2. What is school culture?
• generally refers to the beliefs, perceptions, relationships,
attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that shape and
influence every aspect of how a school functions, but the
term also encompasses more concrete issues such as the
physical and emotional safety of students, the orderliness
of classrooms and public spaces, or the degree to which a
school embraces and celebrates racial, ethnic, linguistic, or
cultural diversity.
3. ELEMENTS OF SCHOOL CULTURE
1. MISSION AND VISION
-they are the values the school holds to determine what philosophies and
standards the individual will incorporate into his or her everyday teaching
and learning
a. MISSION-it is a public declaration that the school uses to describe their
founding purpose and major organizational commitments
b.VISION-it is a public declaration that the school uses to describe their high
level goals for the future
4. ELEMENTS OF SCHOOL CULTURE
2. VALUES , BELIEFS, ASSUMPTIONS AND NORMS
-They guide and control the behaviors of the schools stake holders
a. VALUES-are expressed are the way schools communicate what it represents
and ushers decision making and priorities
b. BELIEFS-are the guiding philosophy in teaching and learning. It is also the
guide of the school on how to deliver their service in the community
c. NORMS-are unwritten rules that are supposed to follow based on the beliefs,
values and assumptions of the school
5. ELEMENTS OF SCHOOL CULTURE
3. RITUALS, TRADITIONS AND CEREMONIES
-they make the school alive since it is the life of the school.
4. HISTORIES AND STORIES
-the schools past are where all of the above mentioned elements originated
from. Therefore it is important to understand and know the history of the
school
5. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
-the physical environment of the school can have a positive and negative
impact on the schools culture
6. KEY ELEMENTS THAT FRAMES SCHOOL
CULTURE
STRUCTURE POWERFUL
KEY ETHICS
COMMON
BEHAVIORAL AND
ACADEMIC
EXPECTATIONS FOR
STUDENTS AND
STAFF
TRUST STAFF AND
PARENT
EMPOWERMENT
7. • ADMINISTRATIONS
WHO AFFECTS SCHOOL CULTURE?
• DAILY INTERACTIONS OF
STAFF
• STUDENTS
• SUPPORT STAFF
• OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL
9. WHAT IS POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE?
•positive school cultures are
conducive to professional
satisfaction, morale, and
effectiveness, as well as to
student learning, fulfillment, and
well-being.
11. 4 PILLARS OF POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
01
02
03
04
[STRENGTH
BASED]
[COLLABO
RATIVE]
[FOCUSED] [INNOVATI
VE]
12. CREATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
• Invest in People, Build Relationships
-Relationships are perhaps the most important part of establishing a
school culture that is perceived as and breeds caring. When people feel
valued, staff and students alike, they are likely to work harder, stay the
course, and enjoy their work. When students feel liked and respected by
their teachers, they find more success in school, academically and
behaviorally (Lewis, Schaps & Watson, 1996). It should be the goal of all
staff in a school to foster and forward positive relationships with students
and among peers. This can become contagious, and can become the
mantra of a school building; one which promotes and celebrates kindness
among all.
13. CREATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
• Have a Shared Vision
-
Another component of creating or sustaining a positive school culture is
having a consistent, shared vision for your school. School staff and
students need to feel that they are being treated in the same manner as
everyone else, regardless of their differences. Generating school and
classroom rules, expectations, and having leadership that will follow
through consistently with discipline and consequences can create a sense
of trust and support; for staff to feel as though they are supported to do
their jobs well, and trust among all school constituents that the rules are
followed and enforced consistently.
14. CREATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
• Be a Role Model, Set the Tone
-As is best practice in instruction, modeling is key to understanding
with anything in school buildings. Therefore, it is important to
model these behaviors. School leadership and staff alike should
lead by example. Students notice and can learn from our behaviors
and the way we handle ourselves in daily situations. Be a role
model! Show students how to be kind, caring, and that you value
them. The return on that investment can be a group of students
who are respectful of all; their teachers, school staff, and most
importantly, each other.
15. CREATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
• Praise and Celebrate
-What do leaders do when these things are happening? How do we sustain this or
build on it? We need to praise appropriately and celebrate victories; large and
small. Recognition is one way in which people feel valued. As a school leader or
teacher, there are a variety of ways to do this. Hand-written notes, creating a
certificate, a bulletin board, a phone call home, or a school or class newsletter are
all avenues that can recognize students and/or staff and make them feel
appreciated. Ignoring these things do nothing in terms of appreciating people, and
can portray a lack of caring and respect. The power of praise in changing student
behavior is that it both indicates teacher approval and informs the student about
how the praised academic performance or behavior conforms to teacher/school
expectations. Supplying students with positive feedback and showing them that
you care speaks to the first portion of this process, building relationships and the
investment in people.
16. Importance
• The member
will feel a
sense of
encouragement
and
significance
which leads to
higher
possibility of
success
•Individuals
will be
motivated
and improve
their
performance
• The
teachers
students and
staffs will
feel a sense
of
community
18. POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE GUIDES
PEOPLE TO FOCUS ON CERTAIN
ASPECTS, ENCOURAGE
COMMITMENTS, INCREASES
MOTIVATION AND FEEL COMPETENT
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