Leadership and Ethics D016 WGU Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Mission Statement - Correct answer-A short sentence that defines the school's
goals, philosophies, and purpose. The mission of a school is a sentence that
describes the ultimate goal and purpose for the school. What is the mission
statement at your school?
Vision - Correct answer-A description of what the school would like to achieve or
accomplish in the future. A vision statement is a description of what the school
wants to be in the future. The intent of defining a vision is to serve as a guide when
making decisions. Is the vision at your school motivating and attainable?
Core Values - Correct answer-Serve as a basis for traits and descriptions of how
individuals should act and what to base their decisions on. The core values of a
school define the traits of members of the school community, which guide
decision-making, strategic planning, and peer interaction. Core values can be terms
such as integrity, respect, responsible stewardship, and trust. As a future school
leader, what are some core values that are most important to you?
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,How can school leaders expand their sphere of influence in the school setting? -
Correct answer-In order to expand their sphere of influence, the principal must not
only support endeavors and policies that align with the school mission and vision;
they must also ensure that their actions and behaviors represent the core values
identified in the mission and vision.
What must a school leader do prior to making changes that will affect the school's
culture? - Correct answer-Assess the current culture of the school.. An audit can
inform leaders of the current culture of the school so that positive changes can be
planned.
A new middle school was built to accommodate a growing town's student
population. The school's mission statement was created by the local board of
education. While positive in nature, the mission statement is vague and broad.
What should the principal do to ensure the entire staff can model behavior and
attitudes that support the school mission statement? - Correct answer-Collaborate
with staff to define the core values and behaviors that will support the goals of the
mission statement. School leaders and staff should work collaboratively to identify
specific key core values and behaviors that exemplify the positive ideas
enumerated in the mission statement.
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,How can a principal help ensure faculty and staff support the school vision? -
Correct answer-By articulating the knowledge and skills needed for each role in the
school to achieve the vision. Each member of the school community should know
how to align behaviors and professional decisions to the vision of the school.
How should core values be modeled in the school setting? (Choose all that apply.) -
Correct answer-They should drive curriculum, instruction, and assessment
practices in every classroom.
They should be reflected in policies and procedures. They should be used to guide
decision-making. Core values should be modeled in the school's policies and
procedures. They should also guide decision-making and drive curriculum,
instruction, and assessment practices.
School leaders should use professional development and resources to support
teachers to achieve the school's vision. - Correct answer-A collaborative effort is
needed to work toward a school's vision of where they want to be. Leaders should
empower and support teachers' efforts to contribute toward that shared vision.
How can standards help a school work toward its vision? - Correct answer-
Standards can provide a shared framework for a school's vision. Standards help
focus leadership and staff on a shared vision of what needs to be done.
A high school has the following mission statement and vision statement:
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, Mission Statement: We provide a comprehensive education that prepares students
for the global community by emphasizing acceptance, tolerance, and collaboration.
Vision Statement: The vision of the school is to be an exemplary learning
environment whose graduates are compassionate global leaders and innovators.
Which goal would be an aligned, measurable, achievable goal for improvement for
this school? - Correct answer-Increase enrollment in foreign language classes by
10% every two years. Increasing foreign language class participation would
support the mission and vision of preparing global leaders, and it is measurable and
achievable.
A school is implementing some changes derived from goals they created to more
closely align with their vision and core values.
Which approach would allow school leaders to address stakeholder needs? -
Correct answer-Identify different student segment groups and stakeholder needs
and anticipate how the changes will affect these groups individually. The more
specific the groups you can identify, the better you will be able to anticipate what
their needs are and how to meet them.
Conversational leadership strategy - Correct answer-one strategy that leaders use
build and maintain a school community based on transparency, trust, and inclusion.
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Mission Statement - Correct answer-A short sentence that defines the school's
goals, philosophies, and purpose. The mission of a school is a sentence that
describes the ultimate goal and purpose for the school. What is the mission
statement at your school?
Vision - Correct answer-A description of what the school would like to achieve or
accomplish in the future. A vision statement is a description of what the school
wants to be in the future. The intent of defining a vision is to serve as a guide when
making decisions. Is the vision at your school motivating and attainable?
Core Values - Correct answer-Serve as a basis for traits and descriptions of how
individuals should act and what to base their decisions on. The core values of a
school define the traits of members of the school community, which guide
decision-making, strategic planning, and peer interaction. Core values can be terms
such as integrity, respect, responsible stewardship, and trust. As a future school
leader, what are some core values that are most important to you?
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,How can school leaders expand their sphere of influence in the school setting? -
Correct answer-In order to expand their sphere of influence, the principal must not
only support endeavors and policies that align with the school mission and vision;
they must also ensure that their actions and behaviors represent the core values
identified in the mission and vision.
What must a school leader do prior to making changes that will affect the school's
culture? - Correct answer-Assess the current culture of the school.. An audit can
inform leaders of the current culture of the school so that positive changes can be
planned.
A new middle school was built to accommodate a growing town's student
population. The school's mission statement was created by the local board of
education. While positive in nature, the mission statement is vague and broad.
What should the principal do to ensure the entire staff can model behavior and
attitudes that support the school mission statement? - Correct answer-Collaborate
with staff to define the core values and behaviors that will support the goals of the
mission statement. School leaders and staff should work collaboratively to identify
specific key core values and behaviors that exemplify the positive ideas
enumerated in the mission statement.
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,How can a principal help ensure faculty and staff support the school vision? -
Correct answer-By articulating the knowledge and skills needed for each role in the
school to achieve the vision. Each member of the school community should know
how to align behaviors and professional decisions to the vision of the school.
How should core values be modeled in the school setting? (Choose all that apply.) -
Correct answer-They should drive curriculum, instruction, and assessment
practices in every classroom.
They should be reflected in policies and procedures. They should be used to guide
decision-making. Core values should be modeled in the school's policies and
procedures. They should also guide decision-making and drive curriculum,
instruction, and assessment practices.
School leaders should use professional development and resources to support
teachers to achieve the school's vision. - Correct answer-A collaborative effort is
needed to work toward a school's vision of where they want to be. Leaders should
empower and support teachers' efforts to contribute toward that shared vision.
How can standards help a school work toward its vision? - Correct answer-
Standards can provide a shared framework for a school's vision. Standards help
focus leadership and staff on a shared vision of what needs to be done.
A high school has the following mission statement and vision statement:
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, Mission Statement: We provide a comprehensive education that prepares students
for the global community by emphasizing acceptance, tolerance, and collaboration.
Vision Statement: The vision of the school is to be an exemplary learning
environment whose graduates are compassionate global leaders and innovators.
Which goal would be an aligned, measurable, achievable goal for improvement for
this school? - Correct answer-Increase enrollment in foreign language classes by
10% every two years. Increasing foreign language class participation would
support the mission and vision of preparing global leaders, and it is measurable and
achievable.
A school is implementing some changes derived from goals they created to more
closely align with their vision and core values.
Which approach would allow school leaders to address stakeholder needs? -
Correct answer-Identify different student segment groups and stakeholder needs
and anticipate how the changes will affect these groups individually. The more
specific the groups you can identify, the better you will be able to anticipate what
their needs are and how to meet them.
Conversational leadership strategy - Correct answer-one strategy that leaders use
build and maintain a school community based on transparency, trust, and inclusion.
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