ED 106 - Teacher/Community, School Culture/Org. Leadership

• School as a social system


  Examining how various elements within the school environment interact to fulfill educational objectives, maintain order, and perpetuate social norms
• System


  A collection of interrelated components or elements that work together to achieve a common purpose or goal
• Elements of the school system

  • Students
  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Curriculum
  • Physical Environment
  • Culture and Norms
• Students


  • The primary participants in the school system, each bringing their own backgrounds, experiences, and personalities
• Teachers


  • Educators who impart knowledge, facilitate learning, and serve as authority figures within the school
• Administrators


  • School leaders who establish policies, manage resources, and oversee operations
• Curriculum


  • The structured set of subjects and content that students are taught, reflecting societal values and educational goals
• Physical Environment


  • The buildings, classrooms, facilities, and resources that shape the school's infrastructure
• Culture and Norms


  • Shared beliefs, values, and practices that govern behavior and interactions within the school community
• Teacher-Student Dynamics


  Teachers influence students' learning experiences, while students' behaviors and attitudes impact teaching effectiveness
• Peer Interactions


  Students form social networks, friendships, and cliques, which can influence academic performance and social development
• Parental Involvement


  The extent to which parents participate in their children's education can affect students' attitudes, motivation, and achievement
• Teacher-Administrator Collaboration


  Effective communication and cooperation between teachers and administrators are essential for maintaining a supportive learning environment
• Hierarchy


  • Schools often have hierarchical structures, with administrators at the top, followed by teachers, and then students
• Roles and Responsibilities


  • Each member of the school community has specific roles and responsibilities that contribute to the functioning of the system
• Rules and Policies


  • Schools establish rules, policies, and procedures to maintain order, ensure safety, and promote learning
• Formal and Informal Systems

  • Formal structures such as schedules and curricula coexist with informal systems like student cliques and peer influences
• Educational Reforms


  Schools must adapt to changes in educational policies, standards, and practices mandated by governments or educational authorities
• Technological Advances


  Integration of technology into teaching and learning processes requires schools to adapt their infrastructure and instructional methods
• Cultural Shifts


  Changes in societal values, demographics, and attitudes influence how schools address diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Educational Equity


  Schools may perpetuate or mitigate socioeconomic disparities by providing resources, opportunities, and support to students from different backgrounds
• Teacher Influence


  Teachers wield power in shaping students' academic experiences, disciplinary outcomes, and perceptions of learning
• Social Hierarchies


  Hierarchical structures within schools can reinforce power differentials based on factors such as race, gender, class, and ability
• Interactions and Relationships


  Teacher-Student Dynamics

  Peer Interactions

  Parental Involvement

  Teacher-Administrator Collaboration
• Structure and Function


  Hierarchy

  Roles and Responsibilities

  Rules and Policies

  Formal and Informal Sysrems
• Adaptation and Change


  Educational Reforms

  Technological Advances

  Cultural Shifts
• Power Dynamics and Inequality

  Educational Equity

  Teacher Influence

  Social Hierarchies