Classroom Management & Student Engagement Flashcards

A student with an IEP has a behavioral support plan (BSP). Who has primary responsibility for ensuring the BSP is implemented consistently in the general education classroom?

Answer: The general education teacher with support from the IEP team

The general education teacher is responsible for implementing the BSP in their setting, with collaborative support from the IEP team.

A teacher wants to increase student engagement during a lecture. Which strategy is most supported by research on active learning?

Answer: Incorporating frequent think-pair-share opportunities throughout the lesson

Think-pair-share activates processing and social engagement, significantly improving retention and participation during direct instruction.

What is the role of 'instructional momentum' in classroom management?

Answer: It describes maintaining a brisk, smooth pace that minimizes off-task time

Instructional momentum, from Kounin's research, means keeping lessons moving fluidly to reduce opportunities for disengagement and disruption.

Which practice best supports English Language Learners' behavioral engagement in classroom activities?

Answer: Providing sentence frames, visual supports, and peer partnerships to lower language barriers

Scaffolds like sentence frames and visual supports allow ELL students to participate fully in learning activities despite language barriers.

A teacher's class becomes increasingly noisy during group work. What is the most effective management technique?

Answer: Use a pre-established noise-level signal the class practiced during routines

A pre-taught signal (visual or auditory) quickly redirects noise without escalating it, because students already know the expectation.

In a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, which tier addresses the needs of students who do not respond to universal classroom management strategies?

Answer: Tier 2

Tier 2 provides targeted, small-group interventions for the approximately 15% of students who need more support than universal strategies provide.

A student who is normally engaged becomes withdrawn and stops participating. What should the teacher do first?

Answer: Check in privately with the student to build connection and understand what has changed

A private, caring check-in builds trust and gathers information before escalating, reflecting trauma-informed and relationship-based practice.