LANTITE Classroom Management Strategies 2

Question 1

A student repeatedly calls out answers without raising their hand. Which strategy best addresses this behaviour while maintaining lesson momentum?

Accepted Answer

Use a non-verbal cue such as a finger-to-lips gesture and continue teaching

Answer

Non-verbal cues redirect behaviour with minimal disruption to the flow of instruction.

Question 2

Which seating arrangement is most effective for facilitating whole-class discussion and debate?

Accepted Answer

Horseshoe or U-shape arrangement

Answer

A U-shape allows all students to see each other and the teacher, promoting open dialogue.

Question 3

A teacher notices that transitions between activities take 8–10 minutes each. What is the most effective corrective measure?

Accepted Answer

Teach and practise explicit transition procedures at the start of the year

Answer

Teaching and rehearsing transition routines early in the year dramatically reduces lost instructional time.

Question 4

According to Kounin's classroom management research, 'overlapping' refers to a teacher's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Attend to two classroom events at the same time without losing focus on either

Answer

Kounin defined overlapping as the ability to handle two issues simultaneously, such as helping one student while monitoring the rest of the class.

Question 5

A student with anxiety refuses to participate in a group activity. The most appropriate initial response is to:

Accepted Answer

Quietly offer the student a modified or alternative role within the activity

Answer

Offering a modified role respects the student's needs while still encouraging gradual participation.

(LANTITE) Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Practice Test