Vocabulary
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles
Democratic
Name ONE of the two concepts that are at the center of democratic education
choice or control
This is also known as SLP.
System of Least Prompts
Is learning an ACTIVE or PASSIVE experience?
Shared common cultural traits such as language, religion, and dress
ethnicity
Positive statement intended to reinforce the desired behavior of an individual that acknowledges the individual by name, specifically describes the individual's behavior, and incorporates a term of praise
Behavior Specific Praise
Which type of classroom is the curriculum and the pace at which it is taught decided by officials, administrators, and educators?
traditional
Which prompt requires A LOT of assistance?
Controlling-Prompt
In a student-centered classroom who makes the decisions?
students
Individually prescribed instructional plan created and implemented by multiple stakeholders
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Procedure that uses different levels of prompts to promote learning of skills by children
System of Least Prompts
Who is the authority in a democratic classroom?
teacher
Something that is likely to increase the child’s motivation to respond correctly
Reinforcement
Student Involvement Pyramid (SIP) - The teacher decides what methods will be used to teach the material.
other resources
What's another word for disability?
exceptionality
The prevailing mood, attitudes, standards, and tone that you and your students feel when they are in your classroom
Classroom Climate
It is said that in the democratic classroom, students “_______” their education. (one word)
own
Do Not Engage, Do Not Talk Over, Stand Still/Square Up, Language of Economy, and Quiet Power are all examples of this?
Strong Voice
Student Involvement Pyramid (SIP) - The state creates it and the local boards enforce it.
curriculum
Students that have exceptional ability and a disability and are gifted in some way but they also face learning or developmental challenges
Twice-Exceptional Students
Learning experiments that are intended to address the distinct learning needs, interests, aspirations, or cultural backgrounds of individual students and groups of students
Student-Centered Learning
Name ONE benefit of a democratic classroom.
Better attendance; Greater classroom participation; Higher academic achievement; Increased motivation and an enthusiasm for learning
Scenario: What Discipline Method is being used?
The students had a fire drill after lunch. The teacher reminded the students several time that the drill would take place and what they needed to do when it happened. When the fire alarm went off, the students lost their minds and the teacher lost all control. Once the teacher was able to get the students to calm down, the teacher said, "This is not the proper way to do a fire drill. We will use your recess for the next week to practice the proper way to do it."
Economy of Language
Student Involvement Pyramid (SIP) - The teacher designs the activities to assess how the information was gained.
task
Using the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, and performance styles of diverse students to make learning more appropriate and effective for them
Culturally Responsive Teaching