Class Management-Chapter 6

The most compelling reason Seganti gives for absolute consistency in enforcing rules is that:

• it is the teacher’s role to do so.

• students’ parents have failed to teach them rules.

• if the teacher fails to enforce the rules, students will ignore them.

• students are more comfortable when they know what they are supposed to do.

Seganti would encourage teachers to put the highest priority on which of the following in class?

• respect for others.

• openness to student concerns.

• friendly rapport with students.

• liaisons with parents.

A fifteen minute detention is described by Seganti as:

• community expectation.

• inducement.

• on a par with popcorn parties.

• leverage.

Seganti’s primary rationale for the heavy emphasis on teaching and copying rules at the start of the year is that:

• teachers should leave no room for doubt as to what is expected.

• students should be able to recite the rules verbatim.

• students often enter school unprepared to learn content.

• arguing with students is a waste of time.

According to Seganti, student self-esteem grows best from:

• attention from the teacher.

• activities for building group spirit.

• teacher-parent partnerships.

• learning in school.

Seganti insists teachers’ main job is to:

• educate students.

• maintain liaison between school and home.

• teach students to be respectful.

• help students with emotional problems.

Seganti’s approach to discipline is:

• based strongly on student input.

• adapted from Marshall’s responsibility system.

• based on his experience.

• theory based.

All of the following are elements of Seganti’s model except:

• engaging, meaningful curricula and activities.

• the firm establishment of teacher as authority figure.

• kindness and consideration in how students are treated.

• class meetings to discuss how to improve behavior.

Which one of these tactics recommended by Seganti is most likely to be deemed culturally insensitive?

• Teachers should know what consequences they will use at any given time.

• Teachers should dress professionally.

• Teacher-student eye contact is a powerful way to reinforce your authority.

• Seats should be assigned on the first day of class.

In Seganti’s view, the purpose of management is to facilitate:

• academic learning.

• group cohesion.

• the exchange of ideas.

• the teaching of civility and respect.