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Student Name: Debra Student Email: dkperry@radford.edu

Book's Title: Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem-based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards Book's Author: Green Location on Site: Home > Establishing a Framework for Leadership > Deepening Your Understanding > The New Fourth-Grade Teacher

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Submitted on October 5, 2009 at 4:08 PM (EDT)

--- Question 1

Which of the following best exemplifies the leadership disposition of Mrs. Williams?

Correct: Achieving an outcome that is in the best interest of the total school program is of primary importance.

--- Question 2

Reflecting on the continuum between management and leadership, which of the following statements regarding Mrs. Williams is likely to be true?

Correct: She may be concerned with the personal and professional development of her staff; however, her actions are out of line.

--- Question 3

Which of the following would best serve as justification for the action taken by Mrs. Williams?

Correct: The expertise of the fourth-grade faculty was inconsequential.

--- Question 4

Mrs. Williams could have possibly influenced the participation of the faculty without making a direct assignment by:

Correct: any or all of the above

--- Question 5

Given the attitude of the fourth-grade faculty, when moving forward, Mrs. Williams would be well advised to:

Correct: focus on building a learning community within Jacksonville. Student Name: Debra Student Email: dkperry@radford.edu

Book's Title: Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem-based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards Book's Author: Green Location on Site: Home > Establishing a Framework for Leadership > Deepening Your Understanding > Changing the Way We Teach Science

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Submitted on October 5, 2009 at 4:14 PM (EDT)

--- Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding Principal Johnson is likely to be true?

Correct: She is a highly skilled, proactive principal who has concerns for production and people.

--- Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the leadership approach used by Principal Johnson when she informed her faculty that changes needed to be made in teaching science?

Correct: She was directive but visionary, motivating the faculty through genuine acts of caring.

--- Question 3

Holding conferences with reluctant faculty members was Principal Johnson's way of:

Correct: responding to the low level of motivation of some faculty members.

--- Question 4

Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Principal Johnson's effectiveness as a leader?

Correct: all of the above

--- Question 5

Which of the following statements provides the best explanation of the process utilized by Principal Johnson?

Correct: Principal Johnson completed a task using expert and legitimate power while demonstrating a genuine concern for individual members of her faculty. Student Name: debra Student Email: dkperry@radford.edu

Book's Title: Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem-based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards Book's Author: Green Location on Site: Home > Establishing a Framework for Leadership > Practice ISLLC Examination

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Submitted on October 5, 2009 at 7:07 PM (EDT)

--- Question 1

The principal of Washington High School received word that the state legislature passed new testing requirements for graduation. In addressing these new requirements, the principles of open social systems theory are reflected in the principal:

Correct: Changed the instructional program to help students meet graduation requirements stipulated in the new state law and employed a former student to implement the changed program.

--- Question 2

In today's schools, an effective principal is likely to comply with the "No Child Left Behind" law and enhance student achievement by:

Correct: Establishing a trust-based climate wherein the worth of all individuals is respected, and the attainment of a shared vision is supported.

--- Question 3

To ensure instructional effectiveness in communicating information to the faculty regarding the "No Child Left Behind" law and the need to develop and implement a School Improvement Plan, Principal Williams:

Correct: Must transmit the message in a manner that allows teachers to understand the importance of the School Improvement Plan, as well as the need for them to be committed to the attainment of goals included in the plan.

--- Question 4

In developing and implementing the new strategic plan to comply with the new state law and enhance student achievement, Mr. Williams determined that the planning process would least likely need to:

Correct: Include the results of a comparative study of the English scores of students in all high schools in the district.

--- Question 5

To build consensus and reduce resistance to change, Mr. Williams realized that, in some instances, he would likely have to negotiate with various members of the faculty. Therefore, he reflected on his consensus-building and negotiation skills. After the review, he realized that he would have least resistance if he:

Correct: Worked diligently with teachers who adamantly opposed block- scheduling, sent them to several conferences, and allowed them to visit teachers in other schools who were willingly implementing block scheduling.

--- Question 6

Mr. Williams, principal of the school, asked you to advise him on a technique he could use in collecting information, communicating that information to the faculty and community, and identifying data-driven instructional strategies. These strategies would need to be supported by the faculty and endorsed by experts in education. Which of the following would you recommend?

Correct: The Delphi Technique