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                                         SCHOOL CULTURE

                                      Source:  Becoming a Teacher, pp. 168-170

Every school has a distinct and unique culture, or collective way of life. It consists of the values, attitudes and beliefs that influence the traditions and behaviour of people who share the space. It defines people’s way of interacting.

Four elements of culture can be used to describe and explain the culture of schools. These include:

1.      The climate

2.      The ethos (philosophy)

3.      The atmosphere

4.      The character

Experienced educators and supervisors will tell you that they can get a feeling for the culture of a school within minutes of coming into the building. What the school values and pursues is evident in what it displays, how people treat and speak to each other, and the overall tone and sense of purpose in the building.

In determining a school culture, educators should also consider:

·        The physical environment- Is the building clean and tidy?

·        The formal practices – Are classes purposefully structured to provide students with the best learning opportunities? Is the school overly departmentalized or does staff work cooperatively to support student success?

·        The school’s traditions – What elements of the school culture are handed down from year to year? What has the school community come to expect of the school?

·        The teacher-student interactions- What is the accepted manner in which teachers and students interact? How does the classroom teacher address disruptive influences/ students? How is a satisfying and growth promoting environment created? To what extent are guidance and control balanced to manage each classroom?

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