TNT 700.6A
Consider the following situation described by a teacher and choose which method of classroom
management could solve the issue between her and the student:"Tony has not completed any
assignments this current grading period and I was not exactly sure what to do. I tried calling home, after
school detentions, and his grade continued to suffer. Nothing was working! I then decided to try a menu
project and gave him several different options. Tony chose what to work on and finished the
assignment!" - Shared control because it will allow the student to feel as though they have some
measure of choice within the classroom.
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create teacher-student relationships in which
a positive classroom climate can be achieved? - "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."
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority according
to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? - safety and structure
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send to students? - -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"? -
"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, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional management? - 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? -
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? - 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?
- 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)
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances? - -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? - 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? -
Safe, understood, and respected
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when working with students to build
a positive classroom environment? - 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? - 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? - -"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? - -How they will address a
learning activity
-How students view their intelligence
-How students handle failure
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and use of reinforcement?
- -"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my class. The
choir director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth working even harder in my math
class the next day."
-"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often has trouble in the
second half of activities when we do work in stations in class."
Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of well-managed classrooms? - Clearly identified
procedures which support learning
Instruction that follows best practice
Consider the following situation described by a teacher and choose which method of classroom
management could solve the issue between her and the student:"Tony has not completed any
assignments this current grading period and I was not exactly sure what to do. I tried calling home, after
school detentions, and his grade continued to suffer. Nothing was working! I then decided to try a menu
project and gave him several different options. Tony chose what to work on and finished the
assignment!" - Shared control because it will allow the student to feel as though they have some
measure of choice within the classroom.
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create teacher-student relationships in which
a positive classroom climate can be achieved? - "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."
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority according
to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? - safety and structure
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send to students? - -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"? -
"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, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional management? - 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? -
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? - 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?
- 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)
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances? - -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? - 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? -
Safe, understood, and respected
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when working with students to build
a positive classroom environment? - 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? - 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? - -"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? - -How they will address a
learning activity
-How students view their intelligence
-How students handle failure
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and use of reinforcement?
- -"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my class. The
choir director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth working even harder in my math
class the next day."
-"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often has trouble in the
second half of activities when we do work in stations in class."
Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of well-managed classrooms? - Clearly identified
procedures which support learning
Instruction that follows best practice
