Give a definition of Noncoercive Discipline/Choice Theory (may be paraphrased)
Example: Choice Theory is the idea that individuals choose the way in which they behave. This behavior is said to be purposeful (directed toward five basic needs). We cannot control any behavior but our own.
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What are the four components of behavior?
Acting, Thinking, Feeling, and Physiology
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Ms. Piggy dictates classroom procedures, orders students to do work, and berates them when they do not. Is she a boss or Leader?
Boss Teacher
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Mr. B. Baggins gives his students candy when they volunteer answers in class. Is he using a "connecting" or a "deadly" habit?
Deadly
100
What does the acronym "InTASC" represent?
The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium
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What determines student behavior?
Student choice
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True/False: All four components of behavior are present at all times
True
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Mr. P. Parker provides a stimulating learning environment, encourages students, and assists them as much as possible. Is he a boss or Leader?
Lead Teacher
200
Ms. D.W. allows her students to voice complaints to her about the "boring" curriculum. Is she using a "connecting" or a "deadly" habit?
Connecting
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Describe the basic principles of InTASC standard #7
The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and local community context
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All behavior is an attempt to meet five basic needs. What are those needs?
Survival, belonging, power, fun, and freedom
300
Buzz puts his head on his desk. He is anxious about an upcoming test. Which behavioral component does his anxiousness describe?
Feeling
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Many of Mr. J. Watson's students fail to turn in their homework. Mr. Watson delivers an extended lecture about how student apathy towards schoolwork is unacceptable. What kind of teacher is Mr. Watson?
A Boss Teacher
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Mr. Doo tells his students that, if they do not stop talking at inappropriate times, he will cancel their post-exam pizza party. Is he using a "connecting" or a "deadly" habit?
Deadly
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The following is an example of which InTASC characteristic (e.g. Performances, Essential Knowledge, or Critical Dispositions): Mr. L. T. Cucumber recognizes the contextual considerations of his class and creates a lesson plan that effectively bridges the gap between curriculum goals and student experience
Essential Knowledge
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An effective noncoercive curriculum is both...
Relevant and engaging
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Katniss puts her head on her desk. She feels sharp hunger pains in her stomach. Her hunger pains fall into which component of behavior?
Physiology
400
Ms. Elsa incorporates her students' interests into her classroom curriculum. What kind of teacher is Ms. Elsa?
A Lead Teacher
400
What are the seven connecting habits?
Caring, Listening, Supporting, Contributing, Encouraging, Trusting, and Befriending
400
The following is an example of which InTASC characteristic (e.g. Performances, Essential Knowledge, or Critical Dispositions): Mr. W. T. Pooh believes that instructional plans must always be open to revision based on specific student needs and changing circumstances
Critical Dispositions
500
When is quality learning made manifest?
When students can explain/demonstrate how, why, and where their learning is applicable
500
Bubbles puts her head on her desk. She thinks to herself, "It will be a miracle if I pass this test." Which component of behavior is she displaying?
Thinking
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Ms. M. Poppins has a list of procedures that she has constructed herself. She expects all of her students to follow them and punishes them when they do not. Ms. Poppins is what kind of teacher?
A Boss Teacher
500
Name the seven deadly
Criticizing, Blaming, Complaining, Nagging, Threatening, Punishing, and Rewarding to control
500
The following is an example of which InTASC characteristic (e.g. Performances, Essential Knowledge, or Critical Dispositions): Mrs. H. Parr fully comprehends learning theory, subject matter, curriculum development, and student development and uses this understanding to meet curriculum goals