D016 Study Set – Review Questions With
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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? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER- 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?
- ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER-
Outreach
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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? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER- 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?
- ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER-
Outreach
