WGU D016 LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS REVIEW
MAIN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔Mavens -✔✔work well with others and our problem solvers
✔✔challenges for school leaders with technology -✔✔maintaining and enhancing their
effectiveness of their communications
✔✔The noble -✔✔Leaders with this style use few words, get to the point, and speak
directly, stating just what is on their mind
✔✔The Socratic -✔✔These leaders think through issues before reaching a conclusion.
They like details, are not afraid to engage in long debates, and will argue their point.
✔✔The reflective -✔✔Reflective communicators strive to avoid conflict. They are
concerned with interpersonal relationships and communicate in a manner that will not
offend others. They are excellent listeners and are likely to say nothing rather than say
something that causes conflict.
✔✔The magistrate -✔✔These leaders combine aspects of the Noble and Socratic
styles. They communicate in a domineering manner, displaying an air of superiority.
These individuals tell you exactly what they think and will go into great detail to get their
point across.
✔✔The Candidate -✔✔Candidates combine aspects of the Socratic and Reflective
styles. They display a warm and supportive disposition, communicating in a very likable
manner. However, they are analytical and chatty, providing a great deal of information.
✔✔The senator -✔✔These leaders have skillfully developed both the Noble and
Reflective styles of communication. The two styles are not mixed; rather, the leader
skillfully moves between the two as the situation warrants.
, ✔✔cognitive dissonance theory -✔✔the theory that we act to reduce the discomfort we
feel when two of our thoughts are inconsistent
✔✔Communication Accommodation Theory -✔✔The view that individuals adjust their
verbal communication to facilitate understanding.
✔✔3 modes of online tools (communication) -✔✔absorbing information, sharing
information and engaging with others
✔✔Social Media -✔✔This movement away from one-way communication practices
toward a two-way dialogue with stakeholders has signaled a shift in marketing and
public relations practice.social media tools such as blogs, microblogs, social networking
sites, podcasts, and online videos.social media in a collaborative conversation that
promotes transparency, trust, and a stronger connection to the organization.
✔✔first order change -✔✔Temporary or superficial changes within a system that do not
alter the basic organization of the system itself.
✔✔second order change -✔✔change that is multidimensional, multilevel, discontinuous
and radical
✔✔2 decision making approches -✔✔autocratic and participatory
✔✔autocratic leadership -✔✔A form of leadership in which the leader makes decisions
on his or her own and then announces those decisions to the group.
✔✔participatory leadership -✔✔A style of leadership in which the leader and group
members work together to make plans and decisions
✔✔6 practices to meet the needs of students -✔✔1. Review and analyze assessment
reports 2. Assess the current conditions 3. Review the content material.4 Conduct a
broad-based review and discussion.5 Formulate curriculum committees 6.Develop a
plan for instructional improvement.
✔✔Instructional Impact Team -✔✔The impact team consists of the principal, an
instructional coach, a professional school counselor, a special education teacher, and a
regular education teacher. The team performs eight research-based functions: (a)
reviewing, analyzing, and using student achievement data; (b) setting and monitoring
benchmarks and result indicators; (c) creating action plans based on data analysis and
overseeing the implementation of those plans; (d) sharing interpretations of the data
with others and providing support for the use of the data in the school; (e)
communicating and celebrating student achievement with the entire school community;
(f) assisting in the professional development of those who use the data in the school; (g)
monitoring student achievement on an ongoing basis using an effective, systematic
MAIN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔Mavens -✔✔work well with others and our problem solvers
✔✔challenges for school leaders with technology -✔✔maintaining and enhancing their
effectiveness of their communications
✔✔The noble -✔✔Leaders with this style use few words, get to the point, and speak
directly, stating just what is on their mind
✔✔The Socratic -✔✔These leaders think through issues before reaching a conclusion.
They like details, are not afraid to engage in long debates, and will argue their point.
✔✔The reflective -✔✔Reflective communicators strive to avoid conflict. They are
concerned with interpersonal relationships and communicate in a manner that will not
offend others. They are excellent listeners and are likely to say nothing rather than say
something that causes conflict.
✔✔The magistrate -✔✔These leaders combine aspects of the Noble and Socratic
styles. They communicate in a domineering manner, displaying an air of superiority.
These individuals tell you exactly what they think and will go into great detail to get their
point across.
✔✔The Candidate -✔✔Candidates combine aspects of the Socratic and Reflective
styles. They display a warm and supportive disposition, communicating in a very likable
manner. However, they are analytical and chatty, providing a great deal of information.
✔✔The senator -✔✔These leaders have skillfully developed both the Noble and
Reflective styles of communication. The two styles are not mixed; rather, the leader
skillfully moves between the two as the situation warrants.
, ✔✔cognitive dissonance theory -✔✔the theory that we act to reduce the discomfort we
feel when two of our thoughts are inconsistent
✔✔Communication Accommodation Theory -✔✔The view that individuals adjust their
verbal communication to facilitate understanding.
✔✔3 modes of online tools (communication) -✔✔absorbing information, sharing
information and engaging with others
✔✔Social Media -✔✔This movement away from one-way communication practices
toward a two-way dialogue with stakeholders has signaled a shift in marketing and
public relations practice.social media tools such as blogs, microblogs, social networking
sites, podcasts, and online videos.social media in a collaborative conversation that
promotes transparency, trust, and a stronger connection to the organization.
✔✔first order change -✔✔Temporary or superficial changes within a system that do not
alter the basic organization of the system itself.
✔✔second order change -✔✔change that is multidimensional, multilevel, discontinuous
and radical
✔✔2 decision making approches -✔✔autocratic and participatory
✔✔autocratic leadership -✔✔A form of leadership in which the leader makes decisions
on his or her own and then announces those decisions to the group.
✔✔participatory leadership -✔✔A style of leadership in which the leader and group
members work together to make plans and decisions
✔✔6 practices to meet the needs of students -✔✔1. Review and analyze assessment
reports 2. Assess the current conditions 3. Review the content material.4 Conduct a
broad-based review and discussion.5 Formulate curriculum committees 6.Develop a
plan for instructional improvement.
✔✔Instructional Impact Team -✔✔The impact team consists of the principal, an
instructional coach, a professional school counselor, a special education teacher, and a
regular education teacher. The team performs eight research-based functions: (a)
reviewing, analyzing, and using student achievement data; (b) setting and monitoring
benchmarks and result indicators; (c) creating action plans based on data analysis and
overseeing the implementation of those plans; (d) sharing interpretations of the data
with others and providing support for the use of the data in the school; (e)
communicating and celebrating student achievement with the entire school community;
(f) assisting in the professional development of those who use the data in the school; (g)
monitoring student achievement on an ongoing basis using an effective, systematic
