TNT 700.6A - Questions & Clear Answers
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom
send to students? Correct Answer - -The teacher is prepared
for students to learn.
-The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when
they enter the classroom.
-The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the
concept of "with-it-ness"? Correct Answer - "The kids in my
class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students
who just moved to the country, some that just moved to the
neighborhood, and others who have gone to this same school since
kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits
near me. Zoe gets to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz,
she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets her work
done!"
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create
teacher-student relationships in which a positive classroom climate
can be achieved? Correct Answer - "I've worked hard to create
an environment and relationships in which I neutralize student
arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow students to
pull me into an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond
immediately to every situation."
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management? Correct Answer - Maintaining momentum in a
lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will prevent
misbehavior.
,Which of the following is the best description of how to establish
high expectations for learning? Correct Answer - Negate
discipline issues; encourage respect; and share responsibilities with
students
When considering a classroom management plan for any age of
students, what type of plan should a new teacher develop? Correct
Answer - Teachers should create a management plan that
prevents student behavior issues.
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an
authoritative classroom management style? Correct Answer -
A teacher should turn to an authoritative style when a student is
talking to another student during direct instruction and stand close
to them (proximity control)
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the
following should be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary
Lambert? Correct Answer - safety and structure
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple
chances? Correct Answer - -The student is not taught to
monitor his/her own behavior.
-Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can
be pushed.
-Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students
actions.
Which is the most important reason for new teachers to master
classroom management? Correct Answer - It will allow them to
be one step closer to being a highly effective teacher for the students
they serve
, Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a
positive classroom environment? Correct Answer - Safe,
understood, and respected
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy
when working with students to build a positive classroom
environment? Correct Answer - Sympathy from teachers
allows students to take advantage of a teacher's kindness and is
therefore not helpful when trying to manage the environment
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr.
Fred Jones, by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Correct Answer - Organize in advance and organize with
purpose
Read the following descriptions of teachers provided by their
students. Which teacher(s) is (are) encouraging accountability in his
or her classroom? Correct Answer - -"Ms. Bray had us create a
rubric at the beginning of our project that she would use to grade us
individually and as a group. It really helped me to understand what I
was supposed to be doing as we studied World War II. She also
taught me to look at the rubric if I had a question and often my
answer was in there!"
-"Mrs. Edison would have us score the presentations of other groups
as they presented their research in our biology classes. This helped
me to stay focused and, honestly, pay more attention to what my
classmates were saying."
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Correct Answer - -How they will address a learning activity
-How students view their intelligence
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom
send to students? Correct Answer - -The teacher is prepared
for students to learn.
-The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when
they enter the classroom.
-The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the
concept of "with-it-ness"? Correct Answer - "The kids in my
class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students
who just moved to the country, some that just moved to the
neighborhood, and others who have gone to this same school since
kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits
near me. Zoe gets to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz,
she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets her work
done!"
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create
teacher-student relationships in which a positive classroom climate
can be achieved? Correct Answer - "I've worked hard to create
an environment and relationships in which I neutralize student
arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow students to
pull me into an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond
immediately to every situation."
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management? Correct Answer - Maintaining momentum in a
lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will prevent
misbehavior.
,Which of the following is the best description of how to establish
high expectations for learning? Correct Answer - Negate
discipline issues; encourage respect; and share responsibilities with
students
When considering a classroom management plan for any age of
students, what type of plan should a new teacher develop? Correct
Answer - Teachers should create a management plan that
prevents student behavior issues.
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an
authoritative classroom management style? Correct Answer -
A teacher should turn to an authoritative style when a student is
talking to another student during direct instruction and stand close
to them (proximity control)
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the
following should be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary
Lambert? Correct Answer - safety and structure
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple
chances? Correct Answer - -The student is not taught to
monitor his/her own behavior.
-Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can
be pushed.
-Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students
actions.
Which is the most important reason for new teachers to master
classroom management? Correct Answer - It will allow them to
be one step closer to being a highly effective teacher for the students
they serve
, Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a
positive classroom environment? Correct Answer - Safe,
understood, and respected
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy
when working with students to build a positive classroom
environment? Correct Answer - Sympathy from teachers
allows students to take advantage of a teacher's kindness and is
therefore not helpful when trying to manage the environment
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr.
Fred Jones, by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Correct Answer - Organize in advance and organize with
purpose
Read the following descriptions of teachers provided by their
students. Which teacher(s) is (are) encouraging accountability in his
or her classroom? Correct Answer - -"Ms. Bray had us create a
rubric at the beginning of our project that she would use to grade us
individually and as a group. It really helped me to understand what I
was supposed to be doing as we studied World War II. She also
taught me to look at the rubric if I had a question and often my
answer was in there!"
-"Mrs. Edison would have us score the presentations of other groups
as they presented their research in our biology classes. This helped
me to stay focused and, honestly, pay more attention to what my
classmates were saying."
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Correct Answer - -How they will address a learning activity
-How students view their intelligence
