GLA Classroom Management Strategies 3

Question 1

Which behavior management system relies on students earning tokens or points that can be exchanged for privileges?

Accepted Answer

Token economy

Answer

A token economy is a reinforcement system where students earn tangible symbols of good behavior that can be traded for rewards.

Question 2

A teacher's response to misbehavior should ideally be proportional to the severity of the infraction. Which scenario violates this principle?

Accepted Answer

Assigning a week of detention for forgetting a pencil

Answer

A week of detention for forgetting a pencil is a disproportionately severe consequence that can damage teacher-student relationships and undermine fairness.

Question 3

What does 'withitness' mean in the context of classroom management?

Accepted Answer

The teacher's ability to monitor the entire classroom and respond quickly to issues

Answer

Withitness, coined by Jacob Kounin, refers to a teacher's awareness of all student behavior happening simultaneously across the room.

Question 4

A new teacher struggles with students ignoring instructions. Which foundational step has MOST likely been skipped?

Accepted Answer

Explicitly teaching and practicing classroom procedures

Answer

Without explicitly teaching and rehearsing procedures, students lack a shared understanding of behavioral expectations, leading to non-compliance.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation being fostered in a classroom?

Accepted Answer

Designing tasks that connect to students' personal interests and goals

Answer

Intrinsic motivation grows when students find personal meaning and relevance in tasks, not when they are driven by external rewards or punishments.

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GLA Classroom Management Strategies 3