TERTIARY LEARNING MODULE

2nd Semester A.Y. 2020-2021

A. THE SCHOOL AS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION
B. THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO
I. MODULE TITLE:
CHARACTER
C. CREATING A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino character
II. LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Cite ways by which schools can counteract the weakness of the
Filipino character
III. INSTRUCTOR: Beverly Padilla
IV. WEEK COVERAGE: Week 4
V. COURSES:

Information Sheet 1.1

THE SCHOOL AS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION

Selznick (1957) claimed that culture is a distinctive identity of a school from the other schools. Some school
cultures the twentieth century. Edward Tyler, a well-known anthropologist defined culture as a complex whole
which includes knowledge, belief, arts, morals, laws, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired but V. M
man as a member of society.

DEFINITION OF CULTURE
Culture evolved in the twentieth century. Edward Tytler, a well-known anthropologist defined culture as a
complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, arts, morals, laws, custom and any other capabilities and
habits acquired by man as a member of society.

Culture is an ordered system of meaning and symbols in terms of which social interaction take place
(Tharp,2009).

Deal and Peterson (2002) claimed that culture denotes the complex elements of values, traditions, language TCSF
and purpose in a setting. It comprises on beliefs from which a group’s norm, practices, rituals, and meaning
emerge Wiencek 1995).

School culture is characterized by deeply rooted traditions, values, and beliefs, some of which are common
across schools embedded in the school’s history and location.

It is a complex web of traditions and rituals that have built up over time as teachers, students, parents, and
administrators work together and deal with accomplishments and crises (Schein,1995).

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OTHER CULTURES IN A SCHOOL

In a school series and various culture are existing. Like the parent cultures, teacher cultures, students/pupil
cultures, stakeholders and staff members.

However, the teachers have received more attention to the needs and for the improvement of the school.
There are four teaching cultures highlighted by (Hargreaves,1994)
 Individualism
 Collaboration
 Contrived collegiality
 Balkanization

There are some tangible changes that may give an initial indication as (Starrat,1993):

 School’s statement of purpose

 School management plan
 School policies such as the student welfare policy
 School’s prospectus
 School’s motto V. M
 Information booklet for casual teachers
 Information/induction booklet for newly appointed staff
 School’s newsletter
 Interactions between teachers and students

Activity 1. Define school culture by thinking of an adjective that starts with each letter of the term. Write your
answer below.
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H - _____________________________________________________________________
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L - _____________________________________________________________________
C - _____________________________________________________________________
U - _____________________________________________________________________
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T - _____________________________________________________________________
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R - _____________________________________________________________________
E - _____________________________________________________________________

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Activity 2. Using Venn Diagram, compare and contrast the school and culture.

SCHOOL CULTURE

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