GED Classroom Communication Skills 3

Question 1

Which communication approach is most effective when delivering constructive criticism to a student?

Accepted Answer

Private, specific, and focused on behavior rather than character

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Public announcement to the whole class as a warning to others

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Vague general comments without specifics

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Harsh language to emphasize the seriousness

Question 2

A teacher sends a weekly newsletter home to families summarizing classroom activities and upcoming events. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Proactive home-school communication

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Informal peer communication

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Crisis communication

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Vertical communication

Question 3

The tone of a teacher's voice — such as using a calm, warm tone during instruction — is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Paralanguage

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Kinesics

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Proxemics

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Haptics

Question 4

During a class discussion, a student makes a factually incorrect statement. What is the BEST teacher response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the effort, gently provide the correct information, and invite the class to discuss

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Ignore the error to avoid embarrassing the student

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Immediately correct the student sharply in front of peers

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Move on without addressing it to save time

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'I-messages' as a communication technique?

Accepted Answer

Teacher statements expressing the impact of a student's behavior on the teacher without blame

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Messages that begin with 'I want you to stop...' as a command

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Direct instructions given individually to each student

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Messages sent individually via email to each student

Question 6

A teacher divides students into small groups and circulates to listen and ask questions. This communication structure is called:

Accepted Answer

Facilitated small-group discussion

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Whole-class direct instruction

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Lecture-based teaching

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Silent independent work