Classroom Management and Instruction Flashcards

Which classroom management approach emphasizes teaching students self-regulation skills rather than relying solely on teacher-imposed rules?

Answer: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS focuses on proactively teaching behavioral expectations and building students' self-regulation skills rather than only reacting to misbehavior.

A Minnesota teacher wants to maximize instructional time. Which strategy BEST reduces transition time between activities?

Answer: Using clear, pre-taught transition routines and signals

Pre-taught transition routines and consistent signals reduce ambiguity, helping students move between activities quickly and with minimal disruption.

Which seating arrangement BEST supports small-group collaborative learning?

Answer: Clusters or table groups

Cluster seating places students face-to-face, facilitating discussion and collaboration essential for small-group work.

A teacher notices a student becoming increasingly frustrated during independent work. The FIRST response should be to:

Answer: Check in quietly with the student to assess the difficulty and offer support

A quiet, private check-in allows the teacher to identify the specific barrier and provide targeted support before frustration escalates.

Which instructional strategy involves breaking a complex skill into smaller sequential steps and teaching each step explicitly?

Answer: Task analysis

Task analysis deconstructs a complex skill into discrete, teachable sub-steps, making it accessible for students who need structured guidance.

According to best practices for MTLE candidates, which type of feedback is MOST effective for improving student learning?

Answer: Specific, actionable feedback tied to learning objectives

Specific feedback aligned to learning objectives gives students clear information about what to improve and how, driving greater achievement gains.