Classroom Environment
Rules and Expectations
Managing Problem Behaviors
Managing Special Groups
Misc.
100
When placing desks in groups, it is important to think about your individual students':
What are strengths
100
When should you go over rules/expectations?
When is: The first day of class or every day!
100
If a student is being disruptive during class, what action(s) can you take in order to prevent interrupting your lecture/discussion?
What is: Say the students name, make eye contact, stand next to the student. (Any nonverbal cues)
100
True or False: It is important for teachers to rely on a single test score when determining their students' entering achievement level.
What is:FALSE
100
The ______________ style of teaching doesn't provide reasoning for rules & maintains control through threats and punishment.
What is: Authoritarian
200
What can teachers do to create a positive classroom environment?
What is: Do not get hung-up on 1 student’s poor behavior, Focus on positive behavior, Provide opportunities for reinforcement, Build relationships with students
200
What is the maximum number of rules you should have in your classroom?
What is: 5
200
A _______ is a statement that describes the problem and its effects on the teacher, the student, or the class
What is an "I-Message."
200
It's important to work with students who have special needs in ways which promote:
What is: Promote their peer acceptance Promote self-esteem Promote academic achievement Encourage participation
200
__________ is a negative association that is indirect, unconscious, automatic, & may be unknown to you.
What is: Implicit Bias
300
True or False: Changing the room around dramatically in the middle of the unit can be good for the students. Why or why not?
What is: False. Transitions need to be smooth and room arrangement should remain consistent with your instructional goals and activities
300
Name 2 of the reasons (discussed in class) that we need rules in our classrooms
What is to: Keep order in the classroom, Students know what to expect, Allows teacher to be more objective, Serve as a measure for what is ok and what is not
300
The four steps of ___________ include: 1. Stop the hostilities 2. Obtain a commitment from both parties 3. Help negotiate a solution 4. Formalize the agreement
What is: Peer Mediation
300
Name 2 ways you can support a student who has emotional/behavioral issues.
What is: Reinforce appropriate behavior and attempts toward self-control, Reduce stressors, Evaluate and adjust your classroom structure, Help them feel safe and accepted-Create a positive, supportive, structured, and predictable environment, Be proactive and try to defuse situations, Learn to recognize behavioral cues that may precede an outburst, Modify work- Give them options, Don’t take it personally, After an outburst: mend rapport
300
________ are naturally recurring patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that can be productively applied.
What are: Talents
400
Name 3 advantages of having the desks clustered in groups as opposed to having them in rows?
What is: helps create smooth transition to group work, cooperative learning, social skills practice, trusting classroom environment, etc.
400
What are the similarities and differences between rules and procedures?
What is: Both related to correct classroom behavior, Both are essential for good classroom management, Rules may be seen more negatively, Procedures are more neutral/routine
400
Jones & Jones created a 5-Step Intervention Plan for managing problem behavior. Name 3 of the steps.
What is:1.Nonverbal cue 2. Verbal cue 3. Indicate student choice 4. Move student to designated area 5. Required to go somewhere outside the classroom
400
Depression in children and adolescents may manifest differently than it does in adults. We talked about 4 differences, name 2.
What are: Somatic Complaints, Irritability, Anger/hostility, Extreme sensitivity to criticism, Withdrawal from some, but not all people- Can start hanging out with a different crowd
400
Hope results from G.P.A. What do these letters stand for?
What are: Goals, Pathways thinking, & Agency
500
Name 2 important steps in building relationships with your students
What is: 1. Get to know your students 2. Individualize 3. Watch what you say 4. Keep trying to reach students
500
The best rules are:
What is: Positive!!
500
What are the goals of managing problem behavior?
What is: Short term-Inappropriate behaviors cease/Appropriate behavior begins Long-term: Prevent behavior from recurring
500
These students plan an extensive project but fail to start it for fear of their inability to achieve their perfect vision
What are: Procrastinating Perfectionists
500
How can we engage our students in the learning process?
What is: make topics/lessons relevant to everyday life, using different teaching strategies to keep their attention.
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