Education K-12 Classroom Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which classroom management approach focuses on building relationships and using natural consequences rather than punishment?
- Assertive discipline
- Restorative practices (Correct answer)
- Token economy
- Authoritarian management
Correct answer: Restorative practices
Restorative practices prioritize repairing relationships and community harm rather than punitive responses to misbehavior.
Question 2: What is a 'token economy' in classroom behavior management?
- Using real money to reward students
- A system where students earn tokens for desired behaviors that can be exchanged for rewards (Correct answer)
- A classroom currency used for store simulations
- An intrinsic motivation strategy
Correct answer: A system where students earn tokens for desired behaviors that can be exchanged for rewards
Token economies use conditioned reinforcers (tokens) paired with backup reinforcers to increase desired behaviors.
Question 3: What does 'proximity control' mean as a classroom management technique?
- Controlling how close students sit to each other
- Moving physically near a student to redirect behavior without verbal intervention (Correct answer)
- Using a seating chart to prevent disruptions
- Monitoring students from a distance using cameras
Correct answer: Moving physically near a student to redirect behavior without verbal intervention
Proximity control uses the teacher's physical presence near a student to deter or reduce off-task behavior quietly.
Question 4: According to Lee Canter's Assertive Discipline model, what must teachers clearly communicate to students?
- Only positive expectations
- Specific expectations, consistent consequences, and firm follow-through (Correct answer)
- That students choose their own rules
- That grading is the only consequence for misbehavior
Correct answer: Specific expectations, consistent consequences, and firm follow-through
Assertive Discipline requires teachers to state expectations clearly, apply consistent consequences, and follow through assertively.
Question 5: What is the primary benefit of establishing classroom routines and procedures at the start of the school year?
- They reduce the need for lesson planning
- They minimize transition time and behavioral disruptions throughout the year (Correct answer)
- They replace the need for a discipline policy
- They ensure all students perform at the same level
Correct answer: They minimize transition time and behavioral disruptions throughout the year
Well-taught routines automate daily tasks, freeing up instructional time and reducing the frequency of behavioral issues.
Question 6: What does PBIS stand for in school-wide behavior management?
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (Correct answer)
- Peer-Based Instructional Strategies
- Progressive Behavioral Improvement System
- Personal Behavior Incentive Schedule
Correct answer: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
PBIS is a tiered framework that uses data, systems, and practices to establish a positive school-wide behavior culture.
Education K-12 Classroom Management 1
Which classroom management approach focuses on building relationships and using natural consequences rather than punishment?