Classroom Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a proactive classroom management strategy?
Answer: Designing engaging lessons that minimize off-task behavior by keeping students meaningfully occupied
Proactive management prevents problems through thoughtful lesson design rather than reacting to disruptions after they occur.
A TEFL teacher wants to use group work but is concerned about students using their L1. Which strategy effectively encourages English use during group tasks?
Answer: Assign clear, language-rich roles (reporter, recorder, facilitator) that require English production
Assigning specific English-use roles creates communicative necessity that naturally promotes target language use during group tasks.
What is the most appropriate response when a student uses offensive language in an EFL classroom?
Answer: Calmly address the behavior immediately, state the expectation clearly, and follow up privately if needed
A calm, immediate, and clear response establishes that offensive language is unacceptable while avoiding overreaction that could escalate the situation.
In a TEFL context, what does 'affective filter' mean and how does it relate to classroom management?
Answer: A psychological barrier caused by anxiety, low motivation, or poor self-esteem that impedes language acquisition
Krashen's affective filter hypothesis posits that a high emotional barrier blocks input; classroom management that reduces anxiety lowers this filter and promotes acquisition.
A teacher is planning a lesson with a highly energetic class. Which management strategy best channels that energy productively?
Answer: Incorporate kinesthetic activities and movement-based tasks that align with lesson objectives
Channeling students' natural energy into purposeful movement tasks aligns behavioral tendencies with learning goals rather than suppressing them.
What is 'overlapping' as described by Kounin in effective classroom management?
Answer: A teacher's ability to handle two or more classroom events at the same time without losing track of either
Kounin's 'overlapping' refers to the teacher's capacity to attend to a behavioral issue while simultaneously keeping the lesson moving forward.
Which of the following best supports a growth mindset culture in an EFL classroom?
Answer: Praising specific effort and strategies ('Your use of context clues really helped you here') rather than innate ability
Effort-focused, specific praise reinforces the belief that improvement comes through strategy and persistence, fostering resilience in language learners.