Lesson Guide in ED304—The Teacher and the Community, School Culture and

Organizational Leadership
Section D—(MWF 10:00-11:00AM)
School Culture

Demonstrator: Julie Ann G. Baena

Date of Demonstration: March 10, 2023

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
a. Define the term school culture.
b. Understand the categorizations of a school culture.
c. Apply the knowledge on the different elements of school culture to one’s self.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: School Culture
Materials: Instructional Materials, and Pictures

III. Procedure
A. Preparation
 Prayer
The pre-service teacher will lead the students for an opening prayer before the
proper discussion starts.
 Greetings
The pre-service teacher will be greeting the students as a starter.
 Attendance
The pre-service teacher will check if there are any absentees or none.
 Review
The pre-service will ask one of the students to recall the previous lesson that
was discussed last meeting.

B. Motivation

 Draw it, Guess it!

Instructions: Students will be divided into two groups. Each group should
choose one representative; the representatives chosen will draw an illustration
based on the word given by the pre-service teacher and the remaining students
will have to guess the word.
 C. Discussion
 Definition of School Culture
- School culture is the shared beliefs, attitudes and values of
stakeholders in a school as well as the relationships between school
staff, students and families.

 Categorization of School Culture

1. Positive School Culture
- A caring atmosphere exists, and teachers have a sense of responsibility
for students’ learning.

2. Negative School Culture

- Individuals involved in school exhibit negative behavior and
relationship.

 Elements of School Culture

1) Attitude
An influential aspect of school culture is the attitude that those within the school express
on a daily basis.
2) Parent Engagement
If parents are engaged with the learning process and are active in the school community
then this will engender a more positive school culture.

3) Communication
If clear channels of communication exist between different levels within the school as
well as between staff and parents, this will help to foster a positive culture.

D. Generalization
The culture of a school differs from one to the next, depending on their faith,
objectives and challenges. It is just within our efforts and character—as students,
teachers, parents, stakeholders— that builds a school culture. If we altogether create a
positive environment, then it also creates a positive school culture.

E. Evaluation
Identification and Enumeration Quiz
Instructions: Students must write their answers on a ¼ sheet of paper.
1-2. Give at least two (2) elements of a school culture.
3-4. What are the two (2) categorizations of a school culture.
5. It is defined as the shared beliefs, attitudes and values of stakeholders in a school as
well as the relationships between school staff, students and families.
IV. Assignment

Instructions: Research on Perennialism and what are its characteristics.

Reference:

1. Jackson, E. (n.d.). What are the factors that shape school culture? Retrieved February 26,
2023, from https://blog.teamsatchel.com/what-makes-up-school-culture