Behavior
Room Arrangement
Active Participation
First Day of School
Expectations
100
Every behavior has a ____.
function
100
What are the components of effective classroom management?
Effective discipline, preparedness, motivating students, safe comfortable learning environment, building students' self esteem, and creative and imaginative lessons
100
What are equity sticks?
Popsicle sticks with student's names
100
What is one important thing to begin the first week of school?
Establishing a positive learning community (climate)
100
What is the most destructive influence in the classroom?
Not being consistent
200
What are behavioral expectations set forth by the teacher?
Classroom rules
200
True or false? One "correct" room arrangement doesn't exist.
True
200
What is an "auction" method of participation?
I see 1 hand, can I have 5, I've got 10, I need to see 15!
200
What is another thing to do the first week of school?
Get to know the students
200
What works as a general rule when it comes to expectations?
Being fair - but remember fair is not always "equal"!
300
What are the four primary reasons for disruptive behavior in the classroom?
Power, revenge, attention, and want to be left in isolation
300
Special education students should be dispersed throughout the classroom or grouped together in the back of the class?
Dispersed throughout the classroom
300
What is active student engagement?
Having students actively participate in the lesson through speaking, writing exercises, hands-on group project, or interacting with Promethean Board
300
What needs to be started on the very first day of school?
Establish routines and procedures
300
True or False? You are expected to handle your discipline problems within the parameters of your classroom prior to sending them to the office.
True
400
Out of control behavior can be related to what four variables?
1. The physical and emotional climate of the child's home and neighborhood 2. Parenting styles 3. Peer influence 4. Stability and consistency in the child's family
400
What should be taken into consideration when you have computers in the classroom?
Glare from windows or lighting system
400
What are 5 techniques for better classroom control?
Focus attention on entire class Don't talk over student chatter Silence can be effective Use softer voice when speaking Direct your instruction so students know what is going to happen
400
Who is one of the best resources for "The First Days of School"?
Harry Wong
400
There is less of a chance of misbehavior if you are doing what?
Walking around the room
500
Why is classroom management different for everyone?
Different teaching styles, personality/attitudes, student population, and not all management strategies are effective for every teacher
500
What is one way to assist you to identify students by name from the first day?
A seating chart
500
What is "specific praise"?
Letting the students know what they did specifically that has caused them to be praised.
500
What are the components of a disclosure statement?
Basic course outline, grading procedures, attendance policies, class rules/policies/procedures, safety considerations, accommodations for disabilities statement, signature of student and parent/guardian
500
What is important to do in all classrooms?
Catch'em doing good and give sincere praise.