Classroom Management and Behavior Strategies Flashcards
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A PPR candidate reads that a teacher uses logical consequences rather than punishments. Which example best illustrates a logical consequence?
Answer: A student who writes on a desk must clean the desk and any other marked desks
Logical consequences are directly related to the misbehavior; cleaning the desk connects the consequence to the action in a meaningful way.
Which PPR-aligned strategy best helps students internalize classroom rules rather than simply comply with them out of fear of punishment?
Answer: Involving students in creating and discussing classroom rules
When students participate in creating rules, they develop ownership and are more likely to internalize and follow them authentically.
According to PPR principles, what is the primary purpose of establishing predictable classroom routines?
Answer: To reduce student anxiety and increase time on task
Predictable routines reduce cognitive load and anxiety, allowing students to focus their energy on learning rather than figuring out what to do next.
A teacher uses proximity — moving near off-task students — instead of verbal warnings. This strategy best reflects which classroom management principle?
Answer: Non-intrusive, least-restrictive redirection
Proximity is a non-intrusive redirection technique that corrects behavior with minimal disruption to the instructional flow.
Which PPR concept describes the practice of overlapping — handling a discipline issue while simultaneously keeping the rest of the class engaged?
Answer: Overlapping
Overlapping, from Kounin's research, refers to the ability to address a discipline issue and continue instruction at the same time.
A student frequently disrupts class because she finishes work early and becomes bored. The most PPR-aligned solution is to:
Answer: Provide meaningful extension activities or enrichment tasks aligned to the objective
Providing enrichment tasks that align to learning objectives addresses early-finisher boredom constructively and maintains engagement.