REINFORCING LANGUAGE
What is the main purpose of reinforcing language?
A) To tell students what they did wrong
B) To highlight and encourage positive behavior
C) To remind students of the rules
B) To highlight and encourage positive behavior
Which statement is an example of reminding language?
A) “What do we need to remember about how we walk in the hallway?”
B) “Stop running right now.”
C) “You are the best walker in the class.”
A) “What do we need to remember about how we walk in the hallway?”
Which of these is redirecting language?
A) “Walk, please.”
B) “You’re walking so quietly.”
C) “What helps you remember to walk?”
A) “Walk, please.”
What percent of teachers are male?
A)33%
B)47%
C)12%
A)33%
Which is the best example of reinforcing language?
A) “Good job!”
B) “You worked carefully to line up your numbers.”
C) “Don’t forget to try harder next time.”
B) “You worked carefully to line up your numbers.”
What is the goal of reminding language?
A) To help students remember expectations before or during a task
B) To correct behavior after it happens
C) To give consequences
A) To help students remember expectations before or during a task
Redirecting language should be:
A) Long and detailed
B) Firm, clear, and brief
C) Funny and dramatic
B) Firm, clear, and brief
How many hours on average does a teacher work in a week?
A) 40 hours
B) 52 hours
C) 45 hours
B) 52 hours
Why should reinforcing language be specific?
A) So students know exactly what behavior to repeat
B) So students remember what they did
C) So the teacher can give feedback to the whole class
A) So students know exactly what behavior to repeat
When is the best time to use reminding language?
A) After behavior problems happen
B) During recess only
C) Before behavior problems start
C) Before behavior problems start
What is the purpose of redirecting language?
A) To stop behavior and get students back on track
B) To celebrate positive behavior
C) To ask students what they are thinking
A) To stop behavior and get students back on track
How much money on average do teachers spend on their classrooms each year on student supplies?
A) $300
B) $475
C) $550
C) $550