DLP Assignment3_1

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DLP Assignment

NCSU / NELA

Carol Mizelle

Assignment 3.1

Assessing Cultural Leadership Practice

Survey Results from Bertie Middle School

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree

1. X X X X X X X X X XX X X X

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2. X X X X X X X X X XX X X

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3. X X X X X X X X X X X X XX

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4. X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X

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5. X X X X X X X X X X X XX

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6. X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X

7. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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9. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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Total 12 12 25 88 21

The results show that the majority of the staffAgree with the cultural leadership

practices in place at our school. The staff at our school agrees that strong ideals and

beliefs are in focused at our school, and in return we operate from those beliefs. This

system is communicated throughout the school environment, and in place with the staff

and parents. BMS staff agrees that the culture that supports the continuous improvement

of the school as been previously outlined in the school improvement plan. Furthermore,

it is believed that we are guided through the shared vision, values, and beliefs that are


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established. The area of weakness seems to reside in the cohesion and cooperation

among staff according to the survey. There was not a huge amount of disagreement;

however, it is noted that the largest amount of disagreement is found in this area.

Total Survey Score Results:

39 47 40 40 37 38 38 36

36 45 42 34 40 15 40 16

(7) = Culture-of-Distinction

(7) = Culture-Under-Construction

(2) = Culture-in-Peril

According to these results, I feel the Culture-in-Peril is not a valid assessment

because of the results, and remaining rankings. The overall average is 36.4 placing the

ranking in the area of Culture-Under-Construction with the highest score total 47 and the

lowest 15.

Considering the fact that Bertie Middle has gone through many transformations

within the last few years beginning with the combining of two schools to form one, it

understandable the amount of disconnect that is available. Over the past four years our

principal has held a main focus on the children of Bertie Middle, by allowing us to

become results orientated, but building the facet of teamwork and collaboration is still

under construction. At first the collaboration was required to establish the culture, and


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now it is expected to continuously improve the culture of the school. Building a culture

to envelope teamwork as perfectly as envisioned, will continue to take constant care and

nurturing.

Assignment 3.2

Conduct an Educational Garage Sale

Not for Sale

School Vision

School New Mission

Math Teachers

Science Teachers

6th

Grade ELA Teachers

Administrators

Positive Attitudes

People who work to achieve

People who get the work done

High Expectations

Garbage Can / Throw Away

Negative Attitudes toward Change

Naysayers

Negative Mind Set of Staff

Low Expectations

Not See the Big Picture

Out of Date Workbooks

Some Textbooks


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For Sale / Barter

Textbooks for New Books

Out of Date Library Books

Broken Equipment

Broken Promises

Unspoken Words

Feelings of Confusion

Wasted Time

Some of Schedule

Bench Mark Bash for Variety of Bench Mark Bash

Toxic Waste Hauler

Conflicts

Negative Expectations

Hostile Feelings

Uncover Spies

Excessive Paper Work

Bullying

Disorderly Conduct

Insubordination

Boring Classrooms

Dull Classrooms

Some Worksheets

Museum


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Staff Gatherings

Care Committee

BMS Phoenix Family

Positive Goals

Positive High Expectations

Celebrations: Time of appreciation to staff / Time for staff to celebrate each other /

Refreshments of Celebrations / Time for staff to plan together / Time for students to show

appreciation to staff

Assignment 3.3

Personal Reflection on Cultural Leadership

As I understand more about cultural leadership, I am drawn to understand the

importance of relationship building in the school. Schools are going to develop a culture

of some kind regardless, so why shouldnt be a positive one. The dynamics of a school

can easily change; however, the true culture can be developed to sustain over time.

The leader must first understand the importance of cultural leadership because the

leader sets the stage for greater expectations and development. Positive culture is so vital

to develop a school that is highly successful. As the staff of the school accepts and

develops a positive culture, the entire school can develop into the expectations of the

leader. Positive culture has been proven to lead to positive success.


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