Deck 9: Using Conflict Management

Question 1

When using the five-finger formula for conflict management,start with the thumb,which stands for

A)discuss and agree what the problem is
B)agree on a solution and how it will work
C)cool down
D)brainstorm solutions all can live with.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In building a positive relationship with a father who is the primary caregiver,the teacher should do all BUT which of the following?

A)frequently offer unsolicited advice
B)share with the father the interests and successes of the child
C)encourage the father's efforts at parenting
D)be respectful toward the father

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Why can't teachers prevent all conflicts?

Answer 3

Teachers can prevent institution-caused conflicts,but not necessarily those that arise from the developmental characteristics of young children,and the everyday conflicts that tend to arise when a large number of young people are confined to a relatively small space.Children will argue over toys,materials,and other forms of property simply because sharing is not a natural concept for them.Conflicts will also arise over territory and privilege in many ways and in many situations.The teacher should view these conflicts as opportunities to build children's social problem-solving skills.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommended guidelines for using conflict management?

A)The teacher intervenes firmly as a moral authority.
B)The teacher calms down all parties before starting.
C)The teacher need not mediate perfectly for children to learn social problem-solving skills.
D)The teacher supports the right of personal expression and the skill of effective communication.

Question 5

Which is not a common peace prop?

A)block area
B)talk-and-listen chairs
C)peace puppets
D)talking stick

Question 6

The term "violence" refers specifically to

A)any type of overt response
B)actions that result in physical harm
C)actions that result in emotional harm
D)all of the above

Question 7

In which is the teacher least involved?

A)parent-teacher conference
B)low-level mediation
C)high-level mediation
D)child negotiation

Question 8

How does violence affect children's social problem-solving approach?

Question 9

Which tends to be the most frequent source of conflict in the preprimary years?

A)peace props
B)territory
C)privilege
D)property

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common reason why teachers impose moralistic "solutions" that result in punishing one or more children in conflict?

A)need for a child to "learn the consequences" of his or her actions
B)determination that punishment is preferable to conflict resolution
C)need to "remind" certain children who is in charge
D)frustration at being distracted from "time on task"

Question 11

What do teachers need to know about two trends in family diversity?

Question 12

As a mediator,the teacher should

A)maintain an authoritative stance in all situations
B)share power with the children involved in the conflict.
C)consider only the feelings of the other classmates
D)work with high needs students primarily

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for working with custodial grandparents?

A)Collaborate with other agencies to line up services and service-advocacy for grandparents.
B)Discourage grandparents from reading children's books about family relationships to share with grandchildren.
C)Provide information about your program in "grandparent-friendly" ways.
D)Introduce grandparents to others in similar circumstances

Question 14

Young children do NOT tend to see problems

A)in the immediate moment
B)from their own point of view
C)in abstract terms
D)in physical terms

Question 15

Teachers should guide children to progress from

A)child negotiation to high-level mediation to low-level mediation.
B)high-level mediation to low-level mediation to child negotiation.
C)low-level mediation to high-level mediation to child negotiation.
D)child negotiation to low-level mediation to high-level mediation.