CRI CRI Classroom Management & Student Engagement

Question 1

What is the most important first step a CRI instructor should take at the start of a new steno course to establish effective classroom management?

Accepted Answer

Clearly communicate course policies, grading criteria, and behavioral expectations

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Immediately begin high-speed dictation to set expectations

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Assign seats based on student speed level

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Distribute theory materials before explaining the syllabus

Question 2

In a steno classroom, what is a recommended approach for handling a student who is consistently disruptive during dictation practice?

Accepted Answer

Have a private conversation to understand the cause and agree on a behavioral plan

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Publicly correct the student during class to deter future disruptions

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Immediately remove the student from the course

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Ignore the behavior to avoid conflict

Question 3

Which seating arrangement is generally most effective in a court reporting classroom to support peer learning and instructor monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A horseshoe or U-shape arrangement

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Rows facing the board with no student visibility of peers

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Clustered pods of 4–6 students

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Students seated at random positions each class

Question 4

How should a CRI instructor respond when multiple students ask the same question repeatedly throughout the semester?

Accepted Answer

Create a FAQ resource or dedicated lesson addressing the recurring topic

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Repeat the answer individually each time without changing anything

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Tell students to find the answer themselves to build independence

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Skip the topic since students clearly are not retaining it

Question 5

What is the purpose of establishing a 'quiet dictation block' policy in a steno classroom?

Accepted Answer

To create uninterrupted writing time that simulates the real-world deposition or courtroom environment

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To punish students who talk during class

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To allow the instructor to grade papers without interruption

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To reduce electricity costs from idle machines

Question 6

Which of the following is the most effective way to manage late arrivals in a court reporting class during active dictation?

Accepted Answer

Allow students to enter quietly and join at a natural break point without disrupting ongoing takes

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Lock the door at start time so no late arrivals are permitted

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Stop dictation to acknowledge each late student

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Penalize all late arrivals with a zero for the day's work