Classroom Management & Behavior Guidance Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a Tier 1 support in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for behavior?
Answer: Universal positive behavior expectations taught to all children
Tier 1 supports are universal strategies applied to all children in the classroom, such as teaching and reinforcing behavioral expectations school-wide.
A child frequently disrupts circle time by talking out loud. The teacher decides to give the child a special helper role during circle time. This strategy is an example of:
Answer: Antecedent modification to prevent behavior problems
Giving the child a role modifies the antecedent conditions of circle time, keeping the child engaged and reducing the likelihood of disruption.
Documentation of a child's behavioral patterns is MOST useful for:
Answer: Identifying trends, triggers, and informing intervention decisions
Systematic documentation helps educators identify patterns, triggers, and the effectiveness of interventions to guide data-based decisions.
In early childhood settings, ignoring minor misbehaviors (planned ignoring) is most effective when combined with:
Answer: Consistent praise and attention for appropriate alternative behaviors
Planned ignoring is effective only when paired with reinforcing appropriate behavior so the child learns which behavior earns attention.
A teacher suspects a child's chronic challenging behavior may be related to a developmental delay. The appropriate next step is to:
Answer: Document observations and share concerns with the family and intervention team
Documenting observations and collaborating with family and specialists is the appropriate first step before any referral or placement decisions.
Which practice best supports children's internalization of classroom expectations over time?
Answer: Repeatedly practicing and role-playing expected behaviors in real contexts
Repeated practice and role-playing in authentic contexts builds behavioral competence so children internalize, not just memorize, expectations.
The primary purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) is to:
Answer: Identify the purpose or function that a behavior serves for the child
An FBA identifies why a behavior is occurring (its function) so that interventions can address the underlying need driving the behavior.