Classroom Management Flashcards
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A teacher frequently praises students publicly, but one student becomes embarrassed by this attention. What should the teacher do?
Answer: Provide praise privately for that student while continuing public praise for others
Effective teachers differentiate reinforcement strategies based on individual student preferences and cultural backgrounds.
Which of the following describes 'overlapping' as described by Kounin?
Answer: Managing a behavior issue while simultaneously continuing instruction
Overlapping is a teacher's ability to handle two or more classroom events simultaneously without losing instructional momentum.
A class is becoming increasingly off-task. Which preventive strategy would be most effective over the long term?
Answer: Designing engaging, appropriately challenging lessons that sustain student interest
Engaging instruction is one of the most powerful preventive classroom management strategies, as boredom is a primary driver of off-task behavior.
Which seating arrangement is generally best for small-group collaborative work?
Answer: Clusters or pods of desks
Clustered desk arrangements facilitate face-to-face interaction and resource sharing needed for collaborative tasks.
An Alabama teacher's classroom management plan should be consistent with:
Answer: The school's code of conduct and district policies
Classroom management plans must align with school and district codes of conduct to ensure legal compliance and consistency.
What is the primary goal of restorative practices in a classroom setting?
Answer: To repair relationships and community harm caused by misbehavior
Restorative practices focus on repairing harm and rebuilding relationships rather than solely on punitive consequences.
A teacher consistently uses the same consequences regardless of context or student background. This approach may be problematic because it:
Answer: Fails to account for culturally responsive and individualized approaches
Rigid, one-size-fits-all consequences can be inequitable and ineffective for students from diverse backgrounds.