Deck 9: Classroom Management

Question 1

Classroom management involves teacher actions that encourages all the following except:

A) self-assessment
B) self-motivation
C) positive social interaction
D) active engagement in learning

Answer 1

self-assessment

Question 2

The easiest way to control misbehavior in a classroom is to:

A) never change the rules.
B) deal with it privately.
C) ignore it.
D) prevent it.

Answer 2

prevent it.

Question 3

Teachers are most effective in creating a supportive learning environment when they:

A) are strict and set very clear rules.
B) understand the diversity of learners.
C) help students with every aspect of learning.
D) are in complete control.

Answer 3

understand the diversity of learners.

Question 4

Management preparations at the start of the school year include all the following except:

A) classroom procedures.
B) seat selections and arrangement.
C) tentative student assessment.
D) class lists and rosters.

Question 5

A policy sheet is likely to include all the following except:

A) attendance policy.
B) classroom rules.
C) outline of classroom procedures.
D) course content outline.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a recommended teacher activity when attempting to start the school year effectively?

A) clearly state your rules, procedures, and academic expectations
B) plan activities that have a whole-group instructional focus
C) plan activities that have a small-group instructional focus
D) plan uncomplicated lesson to help students achieve

Question 7

When conducting the first day of class, teachers should avoid:

A) discussing classroom rules.
B) presenting course requirements.
C) introducing challenging new material.
D) correcting improper room entry.

Question 8

You should make sure you keep each of the following on file except:

A) the district's policy handbook.
B) personal information.
C) lesson plans.
D) correspondence from supervisors.

Question 9

The following is an example of a mild response:

A) ignoring the student's behavior.
B) giving the student detention.
C) asking the student to put their head down.
D) keeping the student inside during recess.

Question 10

Before the teachers arrange the classroom, they need to consider all of the following except:

A) student movement patterns throughout the room.
B) students' ability to adequately view all instructional materials.
C) ease of students to obtain a variety of resources and materials.
D) the academic history of the individual students.

Question 11

When considering how to use floor space, it is helpful if the teacher's desk is situated so that the teacher:

A) is behind the students.
B) faces the students.
C) is in the center of the students.
D) is at one side of the students.

Question 12

Teachers should arrange and decorate their classrooms in a way that:

A) makes them feel comfortable.
B) keeps students excited.
C) supports classroom management.
D) does not allow for misbehavior.

Question 13

Which of the following is not an example of a high-traffic area?

A) A student's desk.
B) A doorway.
C) A pencil sharpener.
D) A trashcan.

Question 14

When selecting classroom rules, teachers should do all of the following except:

A) have classroom rules consistent with rules.
B) select rules for specific tasks.
C) state consequences for violating the rules.
D) state rules in a positive manner.

Question 15

Classroom procedures:

A) are approved ways to achieve specific tasks.
B) must be approved by the principal.
C) are statements about general behavioral standards.
D) often deal with not pushing or hitting.

Question 16

A good example of a classroom rule would be:

A) Put supplies in the supply closet.
B) Raise your hand if you need to use the restroom.
C) Keep all homework in your folder.
D) Keep your hands to yourself.

Question 17

When teaching and reviewing classroom procedures with the students, teachers should try to do each of the following except:

A) check for understanding.
B) demonstrate the procedure.
C) have students guess what the procedures are.
D) explain the procedure immediately before the activity.

Question 18

A teacher's ability to know what is going on in the classroom at all times and to act on that knowledge is called:

A) sending skills.
B) withitness.
C) invitational learning.
D) enthusiasm.

Question 19

A teacher's level of dominance involves all the following except:

A) clarity of purpose.
B) guidance on concerns for the needs of others.
C) guidance on academic issues.
D) guidance on behavioral issues.

Question 20

To strengthen behaviors that are valued and to motivate students to do things that will benefit them, teachers would use:

A) cooperative skills.
B) affirmation statements.
C) paraphrasing techniques.
D) a reinforcer.

Question 21

Which of the following is not an example of a social reinforcer?

A) Certificates
B) Verbal expressions
C) Bodily expressions
D) Nonverbal proximity

Question 22

A teacher should promote safety and wellness.

Question 23

It is easier to stop misbehavior than it is to prevent it.

Question 24

Social skills need to be taught explicitly.

Question 25

Students should help make the class rules.

Question 26

The first few days of school set the tone for the rest of the school year.

Question 27

You cannot start preparing for the school year until you have met your students.

Question 28

Most schools have specific holiday policies.

Question 29

A skeleton plan lists the lesson objectives, materials, and means of assessment.

Question 30

Room arrangement decisions must be made before students arrive on the first day of school.

Question 31

An activity center is an area where the teacher can go to work on a special activity.

Question 32

Some degree of student involvement in the selection of rules helps build ownership and commitment.

Question 33

It is not necessary to set strict classroom rules if there are no misbehaving students.

Question 34

Studies show that academic achievement and student behavior are affected by the quality of the teacher-student relationship.

Question 35

The most effective teacher-student relationships are built with a high degree of dominance and a moderate degree of cooperation.

Question 36

Students perform better when teachers exhibit a high degree of enthusiasm most of the time.

Question 37

The general principle of reinforcement states: behaviors that are reinforced will be retained; behaviors that are not reinforced will be extinguished.

Question 38

Provide a definition for each of these terms:

-Classroom management

Question 39

Provide a definition for each of these terms:

-Misbehavior

Question 40

Provide a definition for each of these terms:

-Order

Question 41

Provide a definition for each of these terms:

-Procedures

Question 42

Provide a definition for each of these terms:

-Reinforcer

Question 43

Provide a definition for each of these terms:

-Rules

Question 44

Provide a definition for each of these terms:

-Withitness

Question 45

What are some characteristics of a learning community?

Question 46

Describe the difference between off-task behavior and misbehavior.

Question 47

Identify several management preparations when preparing for the start of the school year.

Question 48

Discuss the benefits (for both the students and the teacher) of having classrooms helpers.

Question 49

What are the five keys to good room arrangement?

Question 50

Discuss an appropriate way to use a bulletin board in the classroom.

Question 51

What are some disadvantages and advantages of involving students in the selection of classroom rules?

Question 52

Describe the differences between classroom rules and classroom procedures.

Question 53

Identify four ways that teachers can build positive teacher-student relationships.

Question 54

Describe the seven areas of responsibility for a teacher and the importance of each area.

Question 55

Identify and discuss three principles to follow when preventing misbehavior.

Question 56

Describe the steps of a plan for a teacher to deal with misbehavior in the classroom.

Question 57

Discuss how and when a teacher can prepare for a substitute teacher. Why is this preparation important?

Question 58

Describe when a teacher might want to use a mild response, a moderate response, a stronger response, or involve others.

Question 59

Identify and discuss how to best organize floor space in your classroom.

Question 60

What are some guidelines to follow when identifying and establishing classroom rules?

Question 61

Identify and discuss actions could be taken to maintain appropriate student behavior.