Exam 11: Managing the Classroom

Michael S. was whispering "sweet nothings" to his classmate across the row. Pat notices this and gives both Michael and his friend a chilling glance. What strategy is being used?

Pat's principal asks her to actively involve her students in assessing and modifying their own behaviors. What strategy does the principal want Pat to use?

Below is a series of six minicases. In each case, the teacher, Pat Taylor, takes some action. You must determine which management strategy was employed. On your answer sheet, identify each management strategy employed as either behavior modification, desist strategy, reality therapy, or moral reasoning. Following your answer, please briefly explain your choice. 1. Pat has had much trouble with Randy E. No homework has been handed in for six to seven assignments. Pat discusses Randy's problem with him. Randy writes out a plan to finish his assignments. What strategy is being employed?

Kohlberg supports the teaching of moral reasoning so that

One tip for conducting a productive teacher-parent conference is to review school and district policies on parent conferences.