An area where an individual feels separate from other individuals and able to be in control.
100
What is a social norm?
Expectations for proper behavior
100
What is seatwork?
Work that is done independently by students at their desks or seats.
100
What is acute problems?
Problems that occur only infrequently but are severe.
200
What is a learning center?
An area of a classroom specifically designed to facilitate exploration of a particular aspect of the curriculum.
200
True or false. It is not the worst possibility to have a classroom with little or no classroom structure.
False. That is the worst thing you could do.
200
Name 2 out of the 4 strengths that the book says small-group work helps.
1. Increases learning
2. more interaction among students
3. development of friendship
4. greater productivity
200
What type of behavior problem does the following describe? Problems that persist over time, even though they might not be severe.
Chronic Problems
300
What are the six basic functions of classroom environments ?
1. Security and shelter
2. Social contact
3. Symbolic identification
4. Task instrumentality
5. Pleasure
6. Growth
300
True or false. First impressions are lasting ones?
True.
300
True or false. Sometimes during small-group work there will be unequal amount of work split up between the members.
True
300
True or False. Assigning students different seats from their normal ones will reduce cheating.
True.
400
True of false.
Do elementary school teachers need to think carefully about arrangements of seating, working, and playtime areas?
True because they have to make sure they promote positive social interactions.
400
Describe class-running routines?
Class-running routines are everyday, non academic aspects of the classroom. For example, going to the bathroom, taking attendance, and entering and leaving the classroom.
400
What is the difference between lecturing and explaining?
Lecturing is when you present information to the class as a whole. Explaining is breaking down the concepts and ideas of a lesson to make them easier to understand.
400
Name the six warning signs that Levin and Nolan present as a set of warning signs that the student is in distress.
1. Changes in physical appearance
2. Changes in activity level
3. Changes in personalty
4. Changes in achievement status
5. Changes in health of physical abilities
6. Changes in socialization