Classroom Management Strategies Flashcards
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A teacher notices that off-task behavior spikes during the last 10 minutes of class. Which proactive management strategy best addresses this pattern?
Answer: Plan a brief structured closure activity that re-engages students purposefully
A structured closure activity maintains academic focus and provides a predictable, purposeful ending to the class period.
Which behavior management system uses individualized contracts specifying target behaviors, goals, and reinforcement schedules?
Answer: Behavioral contract
Behavioral contracts are individualized written agreements between teacher and student that outline expected behaviors and corresponding consequences or rewards.
An educational planner observes a teacher using 'planned ignoring' for minor disruptions. What is the primary theoretical basis for this strategy?
Answer: Extinction of attention-seeking behavior
Planned ignoring is rooted in operant conditioning—withdrawing attention removes the reinforcer that sustains attention-seeking behaviors.
Which approach is most consistent with the assertive discipline model developed by Lee Canter?
Answer: The teacher clearly and firmly states expectations and applies consistent consequences
Assertive discipline centers on the teacher's right and responsibility to establish clear expectations and enforce them consistently and calmly.
A teacher in a diverse classroom wants to prevent cultural misunderstandings from becoming behavioral issues. Which strategy is most effective?
Answer: Learn about students' cultural communication norms and incorporate culturally responsive practices
Understanding cultural communication norms helps teachers interpret behaviors accurately and build inclusive environments that prevent unnecessary conflicts.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'low-profile' classroom management intervention?
Answer: Using a quiet proximity move or nonverbal signal without interrupting the lesson
Low-profile interventions are subtle, minimize instructional interruption, and avoid embarrassing the student in front of peers.
According to Glasser's Choice Theory applied to classroom management, disruptive behavior most often indicates that a student's ________ is not being met.
Answer: Basic psychological need
Glasser's Choice Theory posits that all behavior is purposeful and driven by five basic needs: survival, love/belonging, power, freedom, and fun.