Classroom Management & Facilitation Flashcards
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A student repeatedly calls out answers without raising their hand, disrupting discussion. Which Assertive Discipline strategy is MOST appropriate first?
Answer: Calmly state the expectation and apply a pre-established consequence
Assertive Discipline calls for teachers to clearly state expectations and consistently apply pre-established consequences.
Which seating arrangement BEST supports small-group collaborative learning?
Answer: Clustered tables or desks in groups of 4-6
Clustered seating positions students face-to-face, facilitating peer discussion and cooperative tasks.
A teacher uses a visual timer displayed on the board during independent work. What is the PRIMARY management benefit?
Answer: Students develop self-regulation by monitoring their own pace
Visual timers support student self-regulation by making time concrete and predictable.
During a class discussion, two students begin debating loudly and off-topic. The MOST effective facilitation move is to:
Answer: Redirect by naming the learning objective and posing a focused question
Refocusing students on the learning objective steers productive energy back to the lesson purpose.
Which of the following BEST describes the 'withitness' concept introduced by Jacob Kounin?
Answer: Teachers should demonstrate awareness of classroom events in all parts of the room at all times
Kounin's 'withitness' refers to a teacher's ability to monitor the entire classroom simultaneously, deterring misbehavior.
A teacher awards points to table groups for on-task behavior and tallies them publicly. This is an example of:
Answer: Group contingency management
Group contingency management ties reinforcement to the collective behavior of a group rather than individuals.
Which transition strategy MOST reduces wasted instructional time between activities?
Answer: Use a consistent signal and rehearse transition procedures until automatic
Rehearsed, routine transitions triggered by a consistent signal become automatic and minimize off-task time.