Estante, Daryl Cloyd T.

December 11, 2020

BSE-3A English

ProfEd 312
The Teacher and the Community, School Culture and Organizational
Leadership
Activity no. 10 | CHAPTER 10

Application
1. Based on your experiences, give at least 10 school practices that don't
contribute to positive culture.
 Based on my experience, the 10 school practices that don't contribute to
positive culture are the following:
1. Teacher blames students for lack of progress
2. Teacher discourages collaboration
3. Stereotyping and biased environment
4. Tolerating bullying and discrimination
5. Lack of school and community partnership
6. Teacher favoritism
7. Inconsiderate teacher
8. Teacher centered classroom
9. Academic competition between students
10. Lack of teachers encouragement

2. Are the following items good tips in building positive culture? Defend your
answer. If it is not so good tip, replace it with good one.
a. "No Talking" as classroom rule #1 imposed by teacher
 No, it is not a good tip in building positive culture because this will limits
the student capability to engaged in classroom discussion process. It is
okay to have a peaceful classroom environment however we should not
compromised the student's engagement and freedom to talk by limiting
them such as to answer a question or ask for clarification. It’s really
important to give students an opportunity to express themselves, to get
up and move around, to work in groups and pairs and discuss. Classrooms
should be vibrant, interesting, and exciting place to learn. That is why
teachers should always be considerate in building classroom rules and
procedures collaboratively and positively.
Replacement tip: "Do not talk with you seatmate when the teacher is
discussing. Just raise your hand if you want to answer or ask question."

b. If some students say they need a quiet area to work in at times, they make a
sign like, "Quiet Area, Brains at Work."
  Yes, it is a good tip in building a postive culture because it positively
reinforces the student's attitude in recognizing and respecting someone's
time, silence, and boundaries. Making a sign like, "Quiet Area, Brains at
Work" is a right manner to ask for a little consideration that is why we
should respond to their request with manner also by respecting them. So
that when the time comes that you need also some consideration and
request they will respond to it positively.

c. “We talked about this yesterday. Did you forget?" "You had this so well
yesterday. I know you can get it today."
 No, it is not a good tip in building positive culture because this statements
doesn't motivate the students to learn but instead discourage them. The
statement, “We talked about this yesterday. Did you forget?" is an
example of negative/toxic culture which is an accusatory statement of
teacher for student which blames them that maybe they doesn't
understand the lesson and eventually forget it. In order to build a positive
culture as a teacher he/she should continually let their students know
that they believe in them. Saying “I know you can get this” rather than
“You need to try harder” for example is an indication of your belief in
them rather than an accusatory statement. Instead of saying, “We talked
about this yesterday. Did you forget?” it is much better to use “You had
this so well yesterday. I know you can get it today.” because this will
reminds the student of their past success. These are both subtle
differences in language that can make a big difference in your students’
perception of your faith in their as learners.
Replacement tip: "It's fine, Class. Don't worry, I'am willing to help you recall
and understand this topic. Remember, you had this so well yesterday. I know
you can get it today.”

d. Do you believe in your own ability to learn and grow? Do you believe it is
your obligation as a teacher to model learning and growing?
 Yes, it is a good tip in building a postive culture because this questions
helps the teachers assess their mindset and serve as a tool for self-
reflection. This is an important part of what can make us a good teacher
and can be hugely valuable. It gives us the time to think deeply about our
teaching; about what we do in the classroom, why we do it and why it
works, enabling us to identify any changes and improvements we could
make. This help the teachers to be an effective teacher that builds
positive culture for better conducive to professional satisfaction, morale,
and effectiveness, as well as to student learning, fulfillment, and well-
being.

e. The teacher wrote, "nice job" on a student's sketch of an orange.

 No, it is not a good tip in building positive culture because although the
statement "nice job" was a positive feedback to student's output, the
statement is not a specific, purely generic and overly generalized
feedback that doesn't really help in reinforcing a particular behavior of a
 student. For teacher's in giving feedback better to give a specific and fixed
feedback to any student's output so that they will able to reinforce in
what specific area they have excelled and they will be motivated to do
better next time.
Replacement tip: "Your sketching skills was excellent. You can able to make
a rough drawing of orange. Keep it up!"

f. Come up with a Question and Answer Wall. Here students post the
academic question they want answered within the month with their name
on it. Anybody can give an answer with his/her name written.
 Yes, it is a good tip in building a postive culture because this promotes
every student's freedom and involvement with their academic learning
through letting them ask question and answer. This will be a great way to
recognized their queries and ideas to show that you are willing to listen
and give feedback, this small actions will make them feel that they are
important and valued. Building an honest and open communication will
foster strong student-teacher academic relationship that is vital in
creating postive culture in school.

3. Suggest 5 concrete ways to establish a positive school culture.

 I suggest this 5 concrete ways to establish a positive culture:
1. Create meaningful parent involvement
2. Celebrate personal achievement and good behavior
3. Establish school norms that build values
4. Engage students in ways that benefit them
5. Encourage innovation in the classroom

1. Check for Understanding

Answer the following questions briefly.
1. What is school culture?
 School culture is the way things are done in the school (the personality of a
school), the underlying norms and values that shape patterns of behavior, attitudes
and expectations between stakeholders in the school.

2. Does school culture affect student learning? Explain.

Yes, school culture affect students learning, it can be a positive effect or
negative/toxic effect depending on the way the norms and values are done in school.
A positive and healthy school culture is the foundation of high quality learning
environment, fosters improvement, collaborative decision making, professional
development and staff and student learning. A negative culture fosters the opposite.
On the other hand, a negative school culture fosters the opposite. If negative school
culture persist this can have severe consequences on mental and physical health of
every student, as well as on thier overall quality of life. If this culture will be
tolerated the negative values and hopelessness will surely reign where the staff
doesn't believe in the ability of the students to succeed that cause student to be
demotivated and unwilling to learn. Undoubtedly, school culture affects learning and
so schools must, by all means, build a positive and not a toxic school culture.

3. Cite at least 3 ways by which you, as future teacher, can contribute a positive
school culture.
 These are 3 ways by which I, as future teacher, can contribute a positive
culture:
1. Being an effective role model teacher in school.
2. Building a strong student-teacher academic relationship.
3. Promote the school's vision and mission for the common good.

1. Which is TRUE of school culture ?

Passed on like a hereditary trait
Created by the school head and other stakeholders
Has insignificant effect on student performance
Cannot be altered

2. Which contributes to a positive school culture?

Growth mind set
Low expectations
Authoritarian leadership
Exclusivity

3. Which form part of school culture?

I. Structure
II. Resources
III. Practices
IV. School Climate
I and II
I, II and III
II and III
I, II, III and IV

4. School head respects academic time so she does not just call on teachers during
class hours. Which element of positive school culture is illustrated?
Tradition
Collegiality
Protection of what is important
High expectation

5. Complete the analogy. Positive culture : Growth mindset

Toxic culture:
Inclusivity
Exclusivity
Resignation to failure
Team work