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School Climate: The Eight Dimensions Used in The ASSC Scai
School Climate: The Eight Dimensions Used in The ASSC Scai
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Physical Appearance Faculty Relations Student Interactions Leadership and Decision-Making Discipline Environment Learning and Assessment Attitude and Culture Community Relations
Level 2
Semi-intentional
Good intentions translated into practices that work. Program
Level 1
Accidental
Practices defined by the relative selfinterest of faculty and staff Sensory
System/Principle Perceptual Control Theory Level Liberating Effect on Experience changes Students
Perpetuating Experience has a mixed effect on students Congenial Promotes a Mixed Psychology
Domesticating Experience has a net negative effect on students Competitive Promotes a Psychology of Failure
Successful schools (3 level) have a psychology of success that pervades every aspect of the school.