Deck 12: Classroom Organization and Management

Question 1

When reinforcements for a behaviour are withheld in an effort to help decrease the behaviour, this is

A) negative reinforcement
B) positive
C) positive reinforcement
D) extinction

Answer 1

extinction

Question 2

A ________ is any event that rewards, and thus strengthens and increases the frequency of the behaviour it follows.

A) natural consequence
B) reprimand
C) logical consequence
D) reinforcer

Answer 2

reinforcer

Question 3

To be most effective, contingency contracts should:

A) reward accomplishment rather than obedience.
B) reward obedience rather than accomplishment.
C) punish
D) punish.

Answer 3

reward accomplishment rather than obedience.

Question 4

______ refer to physical facets of the classroom.

A) classroom environment
B) classroom accommodations
C) classroom ambiance
D) classroom arrangements

Question 5

Three punishment techniques commonly used in classrooms are

A) time out, consequences, reprimands
B) reprimands, response cost, time out
C) response cost, antecedents, prompts
D) reprimands, fading, consequences

Question 6

______ is the term used to describe the classroom atmosphere in which students must function.

A) classroom climate
B) classroom dynamics
C) classroom dimension
D) classroom environment

Question 7

With the use of _______ consequences, the situation itself provides the contingencies for particular behaviour.

A) logical
B) positive
C) natural
D) negative

Question 8

A technique in which students observe and record their own behaviour is

A) self-instruction
B) self-monitoring
C) self-awareness
D) self-sufficiency

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a basic principle to be followed for positive reinforcement?

A) it must be tangible
B) it must be meaningful to the student
C) it must be contingent upon proper performance of a desired behaviour
D) it must be presented immediately

Question 10

_____ ______ is / are recommended for creating a systematic designing of the classroom environment to create conditions in which effective teaching and learning can occur.

A) classroom rules
B) classroom guidelines
C) classroom management
D) classroom behaviours

Question 11

A recommendation for creating a positive environment is

A) do not include students in the creation of classroom rules
B) let the students know that they are no more important than others in the group
C) let students know that teaching is a serious business with no time for individual complaints
D) convey enthusiasm about learning

Question 12

The physical dimension includes the aspects of the physical environment that teachers can manipulate to enhance the

A) student - teacher relationship
B) conditions for learning
C) principal's access to the classroom
D) caretaker's role

Question 13

Relational discipline focuses on the relationship between the

A) child and family
B) student and teacher
C) student and principal
D) teacher and principal

Question 14

If time out is to succeed

A) use a timer to ensure accuracy in the length of time out
B) always keep students in time out for extended periods of time
C) use an area that has reinforcing elements
D) always use this system with sensitive students

Question 15

_________________ refer(s) to how students are organized for instructional purposes.

A) scheduling
B) transitions
C) management
D) grouping

Question 16

Identify and describe three elements that have a profound impact on the effectiveness of instruction and learning in the classroom environment.

Question 17

Identify the six dimensions of classroom organization and management.

Question 18

Identify 5 of the 11 overarching principles that guide the development and implementation of appropriate classroom organization and management procedures.

Question 19

What is the primary focus in the psychosocial dimension?

Question 20

Describe three student factors that influence the dynamics of classrooms.

Question 21

Describe three teacher factors that influence the dynamics of classrooms.

Question 22

Describe three family-related factors that influence the dynamics of classrooms.

Question 23

Describe two ways to arrange the physical environment in the classroom to facilitate learning and minimize disruptions.

Question 24

Describe the guidelines for developing effective classroom rules. Give illustrative examples of each.

Question 25

What are classroom procedures? Provide two illustrative examples.

Question 26

Define each of the following terms, and provide an example to illustrate your definition:
a. reinforcer
b. contingency contracting
c. natural consequences
d. logical consequences

Question 27

Differentiate between the terms positive reinforcement and punishment. Provide two examples of each.

Question 28

Describe the three basic principles that must be followed for positive reinforcement to be effective.

Question 29

Define each of the following terms, and provide an example to illustrate each of your definitions:
a. self-monitoring
b. self-instruction

Question 30

Discuss how an educator can create and increase desirable behaviours.

Question 31

Using innovative grouping arrangements and providing different co-operative learning opportunities allow for variety in the instructional routine for students with exceptionalities. Provide specific suggestions for implementing such grouping arrangements.