Classroom Management & Student Engagement Flashcards

Which classroom management approach is most aligned with Glasser's Choice Theory?

Answer: Focusing on helping students meet their basic needs through positive relationships and meaningful work

Glasser's Choice Theory holds that behavior is driven by the attempt to meet basic needs, so effective management focuses on fulfilling those needs through a supportive environment.

An instructor uses 'cold calling' randomly during lectures. What is the primary classroom management benefit of this technique?

Answer: It maintains student attentiveness because any student may be called on at any time

Random cold calling keeps all students alert and mentally engaged because they cannot predict when they will be asked to respond.

When a postsecondary instructor establishes classroom norms collaboratively with students at the start of the semester, the primary benefit is:

Answer: Increasing student ownership and adherence to agreed-upon behavioral expectations

When students help create classroom norms, they develop a sense of ownership that increases their commitment to following those agreements.

A student frequently arrives late to a postsecondary class, disrupting the learning environment. After addressing it privately with the student, the behavior continues. What is the most appropriate next step?

Answer: Document the behavior and follow institutional procedures, which may include referring to an academic advisor

Persistent behavioral issues after informal intervention should be documented and addressed through institutional channels such as advising or student conduct processes.

Which type of feedback is most effective for promoting long-term student engagement and improvement in postsecondary courses?

Answer: Specific, actionable feedback that identifies what was done well and what needs improvement

Specific, actionable feedback gives students clear information they can use to improve their performance, which supports both learning and motivation.

In Bloom's revised taxonomy, which instructional activity requires students to operate at the highest cognitive level?

Answer: Designing an original solution to an authentic real-world problem

Creating—designing, constructing, or producing original work—is the highest level of Bloom's revised taxonomy, requiring the most complex cognitive processing.

Which of the following best supports student motivation according to Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan)?

Answer: Providing students with choice, a sense of competence, and a relationally connected learning environment

Self-Determination Theory identifies autonomy, competence, and relatedness as the three basic psychological needs that underpin intrinsic motivation.