Exam 9: Strategies for Creating an Effective Classroom School Environment

Intervention strategies for students at risk for aggression and violence in the classroom are most effective when they:

Three of the following are common roots of aggression and violence in schools. Which statement is least likely to be a cause of aggression and violence?

Which one of the following alternatives best illustrates collective self-efficacy of teachers?

Three of the following teacher behaviors are consistent with the textbook's suggestions for communicating caring and respect for students. Which one is not?

Mr. Jacobs is speaking privately with Alicia,who has obviously been having trouble paying attention in class over the past two weeks. Three of the following strategies are appropriate things for Mr. Jacobs to do. Which strategy is not recommended for a private conference with a student?

Which one of the following alternatives best describes a sense of school community,as educators define the term?

As the textbook points out,teachers must consider cultural differences when dealing with inappropriate classroom behavior. More specifically,teachers should remember that:

David is continually fighting with other children. Devise a plan to eliminate the fighting by using a combination of both reinforcement of incompatible behavior and punishment. In your discussion,be sure to explain: a. What incompatible behavior(s)you will reinforce b. What reinforcer you will use,and why c. What punishment you will use,and why

Mr. Finke is concerned about Ruth,a sullen,argumentative third grader who shows little interest in school subject matter and classroom assignments. She is so rude and defiant that Mr. Finke finds himself speaking to her only to chastise her for wrongdoings. Mr. Finke realizes that his relationship with Ruth has gotten off to a bad start and vows to remedy the situation. Three of the following strategies are consistent with the textbook's recommendations for addressing nonproductive teacher-student relationships. Which one is not consistent with its recommendations?

Some experts recommend a three-level approach to combating school aggression and violence. In three paragraphs,describe each of the three levels and the students for whom they are appropriate.

Three of the following practices are associated with reduced violence in schools. Which one is not necessarily associated with reduced school violence?

Three of the following strategies are consistent with the textbook's recommendations for talking with parents about a student's misbehavior. Which one is not consistent with the textbook's recommendations?

Mary,a student in your class,has difficulty keeping her attention on classroom activities. Describe four different strategies you might use to help her keep her attention better focused on class. Base your strategies on those presented in the textbook as being effective.

Which one of the following classrooms best reflects effective classroom management as the textbook uses the term?

Which one of the following strategies is most consistent with the textbook's recommendations for dealing with rule infractions?

As the textbook discusses,challenging tasks are often the ones that are most likely to promote students' learning and cognitive development. Yet students sometimes resist such challenges. Which one of the following is consistent with the textbook's recommendation for how to incorporate challenging activities into the classroom curriculum?

Which one of the following teacher statements is most consistent with the recommendation that classroom rules and procedures should be presented in an informational,rather than controlling,manner?

Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of a misbehavior?

Which one of the following alternatives best describes positive behavioral interventions and supports?

Which one of the following is consistent with the textbook's recommendations regarding establishing rules and procedures for the classroom?