FELE Subtest 2 Organizational Development Correct answers latest update

FELE Subtest 2 Organizational Development Correct answers latest update C1- Diverse faculty and staff Diverse student population require diverse teaching and administrative staff. - Diverse faculty motivated to work with disadvantages minority students - Higher academic expectations of minority students, results in increased academic and social growth among students - Diverse student population achieve more academically when engaged by own racial and ethnic groups - Exposure to variety of ethnicities help reduce stereotypes and promotes cross-cultural social bonding C1- Diverse student population Effective leaders train teachers and provide resources to support a sustainable focus on cultural responsiveness. - encourage ongoing PD - collaborate with diverse members of the staff - provide recourse and time needed to support a robust diversity plan that is aligned with school goals C1- Interviews Asking the right questions reveals information pertinent to the profession. - Use scenarios to drive questioning. Scenarios help the leader determine if the teacher is prepared for the classroom. - Infuse cultural responsiveness into the process. C1- Interview Validity Determines whether the interview prompts and questions truly measure what they are intended to measure. C1- Interview Reliability The extend to which results are considered over time adn an accurate representation of the total population. - Structuring all the interviews so each candidate receives the same questions will ensure interview reliability. C1- Organizational Culture System of shared orientations that hold the unit together and give it a distinctive identity: values, norms, and tacit assumptions. **religion is to individual as culture is to organization C1- Organizational Climate Set of internal characteristics that distinguish one school from another and influence behavior of its members. ** Personality is to individual as climate is to organization C1- School Climate and Hiring Teachers Consider culture and climate of the school to strategically place teachers. Consider the needs of the student population and focus on student achievement. - use committees during interviews - stay "plugged in" by being visible and getting into classrooms - develop collaborative structures in decision-making process - provide leadership opportunities to teachers and students C1- Leading a School Culture The culture will never change without buy-in from the faculty. - start with small group of willing teachers to try new initiative - support group with time and resources - encourage group to share experiences with staff - celebrate successes of the group - all group to become leaders in buffer implementation of initiatives with more people on the staff C1- What to consider when recruiting new faculty: - develop a targeted, multilevel recruiting program to seek out teachers who represent the culture - implement PD to continuously support teachers in diversity - engage in the community and actively seek teachers of color - promote diversity in the school and in the community so diverse people seek a hob at the school C1- Teacher Induction Strategically designed and implemented with student achievement and school goals in mind. *QT* targeted and ongoing framework including process monitoring, & short and long term goals. - begin with needs assessment when planning TIP - align with school goals and culture - robust training in increasing student achievement in reading and math - mentor or peer teachers must be clinical educator certified C1- Clinical Education Training *QT* Before a teacher can supervise another teacher, they must be clinical education certified. - PRIORITY: determine how many teachers are certified in clinical education C2- Impactful PD Must be relevant, timely, applicable, and interesting. Consider: - Cost: cost of time and money, conduct needs assessment to determine resources, provide adequate resources. - Alignment: aligned with school goals, student achievement, and state/FEAPs standards - Andragogy: design PD designed with the way adults learn in mind C2- Walkthoughs 1: Prepare for walkthrough- review lesson plans, objectives, and curriculum map