Classroom Management Flashcards
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A teacher establishes clear rules on the first day of class. This is an example of which classroom management principle?
Answer: Proactive management
Setting rules before problems arise is proactive management — it prevents issues rather than reacting to them.
Which seating arrangement is MOST effective for collaborative group work and discussion?
Answer: Cluster seating
Cluster seating (desks grouped together) facilitates face-to-face interaction among small groups, ideal for collaborative tasks.
What does 'withitness' mean in classroom management?
Answer: A teacher's awareness of what is happening in all parts of the classroom at all times
'Withitness' (coined by Jacob Kounin) refers to a teacher's ability to monitor the entire classroom simultaneously.
A student repeatedly calls out answers without raising a hand. Which is the BEST first response?
Answer: Calmly remind all students of the hand-raising rule
Calmly reminding the class of the rule redirects behavior without embarrassing the student or escalating the situation.
What is the purpose of establishing classroom routines at the start of the school year?
Answer: To create predictability and minimize wasted time on recurring tasks
Classroom routines create structure and predictability, allowing common activities to proceed efficiently without repeated instructions.
Which classroom management approach emphasizes mutual respect and focuses on identifying the purpose behind student misbehavior?
Answer: Adlerian (Dreikurs') Model
Dreikurs' Adlerian model holds that misbehavior stems from mistaken goals (attention, power, revenge, inadequacy) and emphasizes understanding the student's purpose.