WGU D016 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
The new principal for George Madison High School has observed that teachers work in
silos, do not appear to value collaborative planning, and exhibit competitive behaviors,
such as not sharing effective instructional strategies, in an effort to keep individual
performance scores higher than those of other instructors. Ms. Johnson, the new
principal, has decided to begin implementing peer observations and working to provide
specific, positive feedback on observed, successful instructional practices. Which
specific features are being fostered with these actions? - Answers - Recognition and
celebration of positive instructional practices, creating an environment of transparency,
and encouraging inclusive practices to build trust and professional respect
What is the main factor that distinguishes an open system from a closed system? -
Answers - The boundaries that allow influences to affect the system
A school principal reviewed student assessment data for the last school year and
noticed a high number of students with special needs who are failing to make academic
gains. The principal believes that one problem is that this population of students is
failing to be appropriately challenged, so the principal proposed implementing a new
school-wide core value to help address the problem. How can a school-wide core value
be used to help this school better meet the educational needs of its students with
special needs? - Answers - Students and staff will be exposed daily to the belief that all
students can meet high expectations.
Which principal's action demonstrates Marzano's leadership responsibility of
involvement in curriculum, instruction, and assessment? - Answers - The principal helps
first-year teachers develop end-of-grade assessments that are valid and
comprehensive.
Which plan demonstrates a commitment to Marzano's leadership responsibility of
visibility? - Answers - The principal plans two blocks of time during school to observe
teacher and students in classes and hallways and after school to attend student
activities.
A principal created a group of administrators and teachers to communicate to specific
groups. One group created a page on the school website dedicated to parents that
highlighted upcoming events, student accomplishments, and volunteer needs. One
group created a social media page for the community at large celebrating the
collaboration between local organizations and the school. And one group created an
electronic newsletter that went to the office of the superintendent that featured school
accomplishments and student and teacher accolades. Which of Marzano's 21
Leadership Responsibilities did this principal demonstrate? - Answers - Outreach
The new principal for George Madison High School has observed that teachers work in
silos, do not appear to value collaborative planning, and exhibit competitive behaviors,
such as not sharing effective instructional strategies, in an effort to keep individual
performance scores higher than those of other instructors. Ms. Johnson, the new
principal, has decided to begin implementing peer observations and working to provide
specific, positive feedback on observed, successful instructional practices. Which
specific features are being fostered with these actions? - Answers - Recognition and
celebration of positive instructional practices, creating an environment of transparency,
and encouraging inclusive practices to build trust and professional respect
What is the main factor that distinguishes an open system from a closed system? -
Answers - The boundaries that allow influences to affect the system
A school principal reviewed student assessment data for the last school year and
noticed a high number of students with special needs who are failing to make academic
gains. The principal believes that one problem is that this population of students is
failing to be appropriately challenged, so the principal proposed implementing a new
school-wide core value to help address the problem. How can a school-wide core value
be used to help this school better meet the educational needs of its students with
special needs? - Answers - Students and staff will be exposed daily to the belief that all
students can meet high expectations.
Which principal's action demonstrates Marzano's leadership responsibility of
involvement in curriculum, instruction, and assessment? - Answers - The principal helps
first-year teachers develop end-of-grade assessments that are valid and
comprehensive.
Which plan demonstrates a commitment to Marzano's leadership responsibility of
visibility? - Answers - The principal plans two blocks of time during school to observe
teacher and students in classes and hallways and after school to attend student
activities.
A principal created a group of administrators and teachers to communicate to specific
groups. One group created a page on the school website dedicated to parents that
highlighted upcoming events, student accomplishments, and volunteer needs. One
group created a social media page for the community at large celebrating the
collaboration between local organizations and the school. And one group created an
electronic newsletter that went to the office of the superintendent that featured school
accomplishments and student and teacher accolades. Which of Marzano's 21
Leadership Responsibilities did this principal demonstrate? - Answers - Outreach
