Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Module 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Objectives ----------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Pretest --------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-6
Discussion --------------------------------------------------------------------------6-35
Posttest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
References-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
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I. OBJECTIVES
This module will guide you as to the very manifest functions of the school, its role as
a social organization and cultural institution. As future teachers you ought to understand and
appreciate your significant contribution as you communicate and interact with stakeholders of the
school. Specifically, you will
schools.
II. INTRODUCTION
Even in the dawn of civilization, man must be organized in order to attain its goal not only for
themselves but for the benefit of the organization and the community where they belong. They must
constantly interact and behave appropriately as the
organization subscribe. Indeed, in this module, you will
try to appreciate the different functions of the school and
its contributory function to socialize students and
conform to the society’s norms and standards.
III. PRETEST
A. Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer from among the choices. Write the letter
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this?
A. Observation C. Enculturation
B. Acculturation D. Indoctrination
A. When Ms. A asked her class in what country they wish to live, most chose
Australia.
B. The class was asked which brand of chocolate they would rather have, no one
chose “chocnut”
D. The boys opted to make a choral rendition of the theme song of the movie
“Titanic”.
3. The process of individual and group change caused by contact with various cultural
system is
A. Acculturation C. Culturation
B. Enculturation D. Indoctrination
4. There are many instances in the classroom that point to cultural alienation. In what way
A. Socialization C. Accommodation
B. Acculturation D. Assimilation
2. How do you react to an inevitable change in the way of life of people? (Discuss your
IV. DISCUSSION
a. Structured
b. Relationships
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socialization
civilization.
2. Define in your own words the terms socialization and social interaction
When two or more individuals come together and influence one another, they may be called
a social group – William Ogburn
“Social group is a group of two or more persons who are in a state of interaction with one another”-
Mayer Nimcoff
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Social group is a collective word for two or more individuals who are in a state of interaction
with one another. The state of interaction is the reciprocal influence individuals exert on one
another through inter-stimulation and response. It is a compulsory characteristic of a social group.
(Examples are a family living at home, group of classmates, group of employees, etc. )
• Based on contact
a. Primary
b. Secondary
a. In-group
b. Out-group
a. Formal
b. Informal
• Based on structure
a. Voluntary Group
b. Involuntary
c. Delegate Group
C. Roles of school Admin, Teachers and students in Promoting school changes and
transformation
C.1. Roles of school in Responding to the Needs of Culturally diverse Global Community
Task :
1. Identify school activities and projects that aim to respond to the needs and demands of a
culturally diverse global community. Search in the net, schools and universities in the Philippines
which are adopting to this challenge in educational system.
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School for Stability: Examining the role of education in fostering social stability in Lebanon
https://www.peace-ed-campaign.org/school-stability-examining-role-education-fostering-social-stabilitylebanon/
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Indeed, Leadership and collaboration are essential elements to ensure success in all
educational endeavors. Practically speaking, it is the kind of leadership the school administrators is
providing that could inspire teachers, staff, and
other school personnel to pursue educational
goals which would redound to successful
achievements of students in their studies.
Collaboration, this is where leading that must be
meaningful and constructive that allows
creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and
decision-making. Good leadership means effective leadership that pushes more innovations in a
creative organizational environment. Fullan, 2001 (in Pawilen, 2019) made mention of strategies
leaders do manifest to effectively bring the school to success especially in complex times.
• Establish relationships - If relationships are built, direction of things will prosper. This is
true to relationships between and among teachers, students and other stakeholders in
school. Effective leaders foster purposeful interaction
and communication.
• In constantly generating and sharing knowledge-
A school leader must be knowledgeable and commit
themselves constantly in generating and increasing
knowledge inside and outside the school. Vital
information must be made known to the clientele.
• Ensure coherence in everything they do – When faced with issues and problems in
school, it is but wise for a leader to seek coherence by constantly following rationale
thinking and logic guided by the school’s values and
Philosophy, and by being systematic and coordinated in conducting business in school.
• Strong Leadership -He should ensure that all educational goals, targets, and plans set by
the school should be implemented effectively.
• Effective instructional leader – ensure that all students
should be successful in their chosen field, ensure that all
curriculum competencies should be mastered by the
students as gauged by the performance of the school.
• Empowering Teachers – teachers need to be empowered
in making decisions for their classes and subjects they
teach. The trust and support are morale boosters that will
keep them more innovative in their classes.
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Think of what teachers and students could do to help build successful schools.
Education affects society in many important ways. Michael Israel,2017 posited about “The
Borgen Project” that is trying to improve education in impoverished areas. This speaks about its
very important offer to the people living in impoverished nations. Here is a list of the top ten effects
education has on society.
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8. Education is the first step a society needs before giving rights to women and other
minority groups. Education is a powerful tool that
enables women and other minority groups to gain
fundamental civil rights. It is important to treat women and
other minorities with respect in the classroom. Abraham
Lincoln stressed the importance that education has in
helping people who live in a society to more fundamental civil rights when he said, “The
philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation is the philosophy of government in the next.”
9. Education reduces violence and crime in societies. Teaching people to read has been
shown to prevent people from engaging in crime. In fact, the Melissa Institute for Violence
Prevention and Treatment is a charity group uses education to combat violence and crime.
10. Education creates hope for the future. Giving people hope that they
can improve their lot in life is one of the more powerful effects education
has on a society. John F. Kennedy best expressed the power of a good
education when he said: “Let us think of education as the means of
developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private
hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for
everyone and greater strength for our nation.” JFK’s words about America apply to every society on
Earth.
The Borgen Project works to help bring the positive effects education has on society to all through the READ Act.
Education is valuable, and everybody needs to ensure education is widely available. A proper educational system can
ensure people in any impoverished nation have access to both upward mobility and geopolitical stability.
On February 28-March 2, 2017 marked the 2017 GLOBAL PEACE CONVENTION and they
gathered in Manila for a series of sessions to examine the role of education in the success of an
individual and an entire nation. The audience of the said convention includes Administrators,
Educators, Innovators, students and other stakeholders
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The topics in each session will guarantee success if properly instituted that will ensure better
graduates in all areas of their lives. Special emphasis is given to teachers in molding the character
formation of students that will contribute to economic, and technological development and social
stability.
As quoted by -GH Ambat, Asst. Secretary for Public Affairs and ALS Philippines ,
“We dream of Filipinos who compassionately love their country and whose values and competencies
enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.”
Culture Defined
Tyler, a known anthropologist defined culture as a complex whole which includes knowledge,
beliefs, arts, morals, laws, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a
member of society.
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Bower,( 1966) defined culture simply as the way we do things around here, Schein,(1985) on
the other hand provides a comprehensive definition considering it as a pattern of basic
assumptionsinvented, discovered, or developed by a given group as it learns to cope with
problems…. That worked well enough to be considered valid and therefore, to be taught to new
members as the correct way to perceive, think, and feel in relation to those problems.
A culture is characterized by its Cultural Traits, Cultural Complex, Cultural Patterns, Cultural Lag,
and Cultural Diversity.
Waller, (1932) further shared that schools have a culture that is their own. A complex ritual of
personal relationships, a set of folkway, mores, and irrational sanctions, a moral code based upon
them. There may be games which are sublimated wars, teams, and elaborate set of ceremonies
concerning them. There are even traditions, and traditionalists waging their world-old battle against
innovators.
A school culture therefore, is clearly seen in the ways people relate to work together (Stoll &
Fink, 1998); the management of the school’s structures, systems, and physical environment; and the
extent to which there is learning focus for both pupils and adults, including the nature that focus.
Put it simply, the distinctive identity of the schools (Selznick, 1957) in Pawilen, 2019.
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Activity :
Use the words School Culture as Acronym. Define School culture after this lesson.
As you focus more in the study the school, you will also encounter other cultures existing
in the school. There may be student cultures, teacher cultures, leadership cultures, non-teaching
staff cultures, and even parent culture that do exist. All the stakeholders are experiencing school
culture. However, from among the different culture, the teacher cultures have received the most
attention in relation to school’s improvement.
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There are four (4) types of teaching cultures according to Hargreaves (1994). They all have
different impact on teacher’s practices. These are:
http://www.youviewed.com
See your group and devise a plan of activity assuming you belong to the group where the
predominant culture is balkanized or individualistic… What recommendations will you give or
contribute to the school? Summarize your plan and submit as a group.
To study the culture of a school needs extra time. However, the following tangible indicators will
guide you in determining the culture of the school according to (Starrat,1993) in Pawilen,2019.
The school leader has vital role in influencing the existing culture of the school
(maybe positive or negative ).
Socialization is a process by which individuals acquire a personal identity and learn the
knowledge, language, and social skill required to interact with others. Students not only learn the
academics in school but the rules and regulations and expectations from interactions with others.
Students must learn to be quiet, to wait, to act interested even when they’re not, and to please
their teachers without alienating their peers. They learn how to avoid punishments by reducing
undesirable behaviors and offensive languages.
Another manifest function of the school is the transmission of cultural norms and values to
the new generation. Schools help to mold a diverse population into one society with a shared
national identity and prepare future generations for their citizenship roles. Students are taught
about laws and pout political way of life through civic lessons. They are also taught patriotism
through rituals as saluting the flag. Students must learn Pledge of allegiance, the stories of national
heroes and the like.
Activity :
1. What is the role of the school leaders now to meet the demands of global interconnectedness of
people, that people learn to acculturate, and accommodate cultures of foreign lands. Is your
school ready for this change?
2. Do you experience cultural diversity in school and how does the school act on it?
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It is when discussing the history and stories of an organization, the past is being represented
(Confeld,2016) in Pawilen,2019. The retelling of the past
can bring initiatives into action, revive traditions and rituals,
and assist staff in surrendering obsolete memories. Upon
learning of the past mistakes and successes will build and
maintain a positive school culture. However, it should be
noted that the school culture is built over the years as
people work together, fight together and laugh together.
Our general definition of organizational culture is a system of shared orientations that hold the unit
together and give it a distinctive identity. The shared orientations are values, norms, and tacit
assumptions. They are arranged from concrete to abstract culture level.
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• Commitment to teaching
• Cooperation and
teamwork
• Egalitarianism
• High academic
achievement
To assess a culture of a school, you will use an instrument devised by Gruenert and Valentine
(2015). This would allow an individual to recognize and rate the degree to which h he or she observes
and engages in certain behaviors within the school environment. This will allow each one of you to
tabulate the actions of the school. You will try to see the twelve (12) key aspects of school culture
that includes Student achievement, Collegial
Awareness, Shared values, Decision-making,
RiskTaking, Trust, Openness, Parent Relations,
Leadership, Communication, Socialization, and
organizational History. To match the key aspects of
culture are the additional six (6) types of cultures.
Define the role of the school leaders, in creating a new culture of change making the institution
strong in terms of culture with exceptional student performance. (Deal, 1985 ) (jones,2009)
Activity :
1. Choose a school of your choice. Study the attributes of an effective school according to
Deal,1985. Choose one attribute that best describes that school. Elaborate your answer by giving
evidences or proofs. Document your answer.
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When you visit a school, what strikes in front of you in the façade is the school’s mission,
vision and values. They are strategically positioned so that anybody who enters will notice it right
away. How Important are these things in School?
Activity:
1. Try to note down the school’s mission and vision of the secondary school
where you come from. Check the answers of some of your classmates. Any
observation?
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2. This time, manage to check the Mission, Vision and Core values of UDM.
Every school is crafting its mission and vision statements to draw directions of the institution
(Peterson & Deal, 2009) in Pawilen et al,2019. It mirrors what the school wishes and hopes to
eventually become and accomplish. Confeld,2016 asserts that although these are statements, they
are embodied by all the values, beliefs, norms, and assumptions that the school holds.
https://www.slideshare.net/LorcanOCallarain/school-culture-57827743
Report on the School Mission, Vision, and Values
What are the issues and challenges faced by the schools now with the rising demands for
technology and digital expertise among students and teachers?
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V. POST TEST
A. Enumeration
1-2 Manifest Functions of Schools
3-4. Secrets to success of the school in all endeavors.
5-10. Types of teaching cultures
B. Essay
1.Why do schools prepare its Vision, Mission and Values and display them in strategic
places in school?
2. How do show support in creating a positive culture in a school where you belong?
VI ANSWER KEY
A. Pretest
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. A
B. Posttest
1.Socialization/ Teach KSA
2.Transmission of culture
3.Leadership
4. Collaboration
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5. Individualized
6. Balkanized
7. Toxic
8. Contrived -Collegial
9. Collaborative
10. Fragmented/ Comfortable-Collaborative
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V11. REFERENCES:
• Pawilen,GT .Reyes, E. Rivera J.A.. Sison, T.M.(2019) The School and the Community, School
Culture and Organizational Leadership, Rex Bookstore, Manila Philippines.
• Hargreaves, A. (1995). Changing teachers, changing times: Teachers’ work and culture in the
postmodern. London: Cassell.
https://nuwritersguild.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/forms-of-teacher-culture
https://www.studyandexam.com/social-group-types.html
https://www.slideshare.net/LorcanOCallarain/school-culture-57827743
Gruenert and Valentine,2015 – Assessing School Culture
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