Sept 23rd Closure Activity

When managing problem behaviors, it is best to...

• Deal with misbehaviors AFTER they have occurred in order to be fair

• Prevent discipline problems through effective classroom management strategies

• Rely on school rules as they should be sufficient to maintain positive behaviors

• Allow the principal of an administrator to determine appropriate conssequencess

Which of the following interventions do you think may initially ESCALATE misbehavior?

• Planned ignoring

• Proximity control

• Signal interference

• Defusing tension

All of the following are myths of managing tough behavior EXCEPT...

• Good classroom management minimizes problems

• Don't ask your administrator for help with tough kids

• Just be consistent

• All your students need is love

A problem-solving approach to dealing with misbehavior

• Is too complicated to use in a general education class

• Helps students take responsibility for their actions

• Cannot be used with elementary-aged children

• Is effective but not systemic

TRUE or FALSE: Positive feedback and praise are essential elements in promoting a positive classroom environment.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE: Relationship building is an essential aspect of classroom management

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE: Some students act out to get attention, even if it is negative attention

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE: Encouraging students to make a value judgment about their behavior is a task better left to their parents.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE: Assessment is more important for evaluating academic behaviors rather than behavior issues.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE: A token economy can be effective in positively reinforcing students for appropriate behavior.

• True

• False