Classroom Management & Facilitation Flashcards
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A student with ADHD frequently leaves their seat without permission. According to positive behavioral supports (PBIS), the FIRST step is to:
Answer: Conduct a functional behavior assessment to identify the function of the behavior
PBIS begins with a functional behavior assessment to determine why the behavior occurs before selecting interventions.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an authoritative (not authoritarian) classroom management style?
Answer: Warm relationships combined with clear, consistently enforced expectations
Authoritative management balances warmth and high expectations, fostering student cooperation and autonomy.
A teacher notices off-task behavior spreading across the room. According to Kounin, the teacher should use 'overlapping,' which means:
Answer: Addressing the misbehavior while simultaneously continuing instruction
Overlapping is Kounin's term for a teacher's ability to handle two classroom events simultaneously without stopping instruction.
To build a positive classroom community, a teacher implements weekly class meetings. The PRIMARY purpose of class meetings is to:
Answer: Give students a structured forum to discuss community issues and solve problems collaboratively
Class meetings empower students to voice concerns and collaborate on solutions, strengthening community ownership.
A teacher uses 'private redirection' by quietly approaching a misbehaving student rather than calling them out publicly. The main advantage is:
Answer: It preserves student dignity and reduces the chance of a power struggle
Private redirection avoids public embarrassment and lowers the likelihood that the student will escalate to defend their status.
Which of the following environmental factors has the GREATEST research-supported impact on student behavior in a classroom?
Answer: Predictable daily schedule and clear physical organization of the space
Predictable schedules and organized physical environments reduce anxiety and support appropriate student behavior.
During a lab activity, a student refuses to participate. The BEST initial response using a non-coercive approach is to:
Answer: Privately explore the student's concerns and offer a modified entry point into the task
Non-coercive approaches involve curiosity about the student's perspective and lowering barriers to re-engagement.