Unit 3 - School Leadership

Question 1

This is an essential factor that contributes to the successful operation of an organization. The demand for high-quality instruction to improve student learning is one of the many possible things to consider for initiating reforms within an educational institution.

Answer 1

Leadership

Question 2

While it is believed that _____ is only secondary to teaching in terms of its impact on student learning, ____ influence the high quality of instruction delivered by teachers because they take part in the selection process of hiring teachers.

Answer 2

school leadership; school leaders

Question 3

Their primary function is to take charge of the school’s management.

Answer 3

School leaders

Question 4

School leaders should understand the need of teachers that will capacitate them to become effective teachers.

Answer 4

Developing a deep understanding of how to support teachers

Question 5

Learners have different learning styles; hence curriculum shall be carefully manages accordingly by planning for appropriate curriculum delivery strategies that will suit students’ learning styles.

Answer 5

Managing the curriculum in ways that promote student learning

Question 6

Transformational leadership is one of the leadership theories that requires leaders to have passion and energy to achieve great things. Leaders should have in0depth understanding of powerful teaching and learning through brain-based instruction that promotes active-inquiry, in-depth learning, and performance assessment including culture of excellence that will lead to the effective teaching and learning.

Answer 6

Developing the ability to transform schools into more effective organization to foster powerful t4eaching and learning for all students

Question 7

This is inherent to the teaching profession.

Answer 7

Leadership

Question 8

This may include instructional leadership and administrative functions.

Answer 8

Grade level/subject coordinator

Question 9

Serves as liaison officer between administration and colleagues.

Answer 9

Department chair/coordinator

Question 10

Leads teachers to follow curriculum standards and develop appropriate assessment.

Answer 10

Curriculum and assessment specialist

Question 11

Serves as a mentor for co-teachers.

Answer 11

Mentor/coach

Question 12

Facilitates professional development.

Answer 12

Facilitator

Question 13

The primary role of a School Principal is to promote learning and make students successful in their academic endeavors. It requires _____ critical to the success and effectiveness of the curriculum and instruction.

Answer 13

Instructional leadership

Question 14

This is based on a three-dimensional approach, including defining the school’s mission, managing the instructional program, and promoting a positive school climate.

Answer 14

Instructional leadership

Question 15

This leadership approach supports the instructional leadership style. It focuses on developing one’s capacity to innovate and support the development of changes to practices of teaching and learning.

Answer 15

Transformational leadership

Question 16

This is considered as a shared effort by more than one person. “It serves interest of systemic thrivability and promoting patterns of joint optimization of shared visions, values, and individuals among groups rather than the maximization of any subset of particular individual interest.

Answer 16

Distributed leadership