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Understanding School Culture & Climate

This document outlines a lesson plan focused on school culture and climate, aiming to help students understand and differentiate these concepts. It emphasizes the importance of positive school culture for success, highlighting elements such as collegiality, high expectations, and open communication. The document also encourages personal reflection on school experiences to evaluate and improve school culture.

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Understanding School Culture & Climate

This document outlines a lesson plan focused on school culture and climate, aiming to help students understand and differentiate these concepts. It emphasizes the importance of positive school culture for success, highlighting elements such as collegiality, high expectations, and open communication. The document also encourages personal reflection on school experiences to evaluate and improve school culture.

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MODULE 4

Presenters:

Alyn E. Metran
Mary Dee Mahilum
By the end of this lesson,
students will be able to:

LEARNING Explain the concepts of school

OBJECTIVES
culture and school climate.
Differentiate between school
culture and school climate.
Evaluate their own school
experiences to demonstrate
an understanding of these
concepts.
SCHOOL CULTURE

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SCHOOL CLIMATE

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Based on your personal experience, identify some positive
school culture your institution is practicing.

Is there any negative school culture you can state that


your institution is having?

What are ways and means that a school can foster a


positive school culture?
The Role of School Culture in Learning

- School culture is crucial for a school's success.


- It can be positive, negative, or toxic.
- Positive school culture promotes:
- Improvement
- Collaboration in decision-making
- Professional development for teachers and students
- Negative or toxic culture hinders progress and fosters
the opposite.
Elements of a Positive Culture

A. Collegiality – A friendly atmosphere


where responsibility and authority are
shared, allowing individuals to be
themselves.

B. Experimentation – Mistakes are


part of learning and seen as
opportunities for growth.
Elements of a Positive Culture

C. High Expectations – Setting


ambitious goals leads to higher
achievement; teacher behavior
influences student expectations.

D. Trust & Confidence – Strong


relationships between stakeholders
build trust through honest
communication.
Elements of a Positive Culture

E. Tangible Support – Actions, not just


words, show real support within the
school community.

F. Reaching Out to Knowledge –


Teachers engage in activities for
continuous professional growth.
Elements of a Positive Culture

G. Appreciation & Recognition –


Simple praise fosters a positive
classroom climate.

H. Caring, Celebration & Humor –


Students respond better when they
feel cared for and valued.
Elements of a Positive Culture

I. Involvement in Decision-Making –
Encouraging participation fosters
ownership and importance.

J. Protection of Core Values –


Schools must preserve their key
principles and traditions.
Elements of a Positive Culture

K. Traditions – Shared values and


beliefs strengthen the school
community and purpose.

L. Honest & Open Communication –


A safe space where everyone can
express thoughts without fear.
How would you describe the culture of your
school based on what you hear and observe?

• In what ways does it support or hinder learning


and growth?

If given the opportunity, what aspects would


you change, and why?

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