Classroom Environment

In creating a classroom environment, the teacher must consider _____

• how the room will be used

• if the arrangement of the elements is practical.

• the way transitions will be handled.

• all of the above

Teachers should consider many points when planning classroom rules except which of the following?

• Rules should be established early in the school year and remain unchanged.

• Students should be involved in setting the classroom rules.

• rules should be stated in positive - noting the expected behaviors.

• terms used in rules should be defined.

Nonverbal cues, which can be used to minimize behavior problems, include all of the following except ____

• moving closer to the misbehavior

• engaging students in a discussion

• dimming the lights in the classroom momentarily

• looking directly at a student

When dealing with common behavior problems, the teacher should

• respond to problems quickly and consistently

• handle the problem in front of the other students.

• immediately impose preset consequences.

• quickly mediate disputes between students.

While the teacher manges his or her classroom differently, experts feel that the most effective management style is the _________ style.

• flexible

• authoritative

• permissive

• authoritarian

When developing a behavior management plan for their classes, teachers should ask themselves all of the following questions except:

• What are realistic expectations for my students?

• How will I reward students for appropriate behavior?

• How will I punish students who misbehave?

• What steps will I take when an inappropriate behavior occurs?

Effective teachers know that handling transitions effectively can _____

• keep downtime to a minimum

• help to minimize behavior problems

• both a and b

• none of the above

Which of the following is not a way that a teacher can minimize problem behaviors?

• Ignore problem behaviors so that they will not be repeated.

• Utilize routines so students know what is expected of them.

• Have assigned seating and modify the arrangement as needed.

• Use nonverbal cues to remind students of expected behaviors.

When teachers are dealing with serious behavioral issues, it is important to

• always include parents in the process as early as possible.

• keep accurate written records of what has occurred.

• handle the problem in their classroom on their own.

• involve school administrators and support staff immediately.

Some authorities caution against using tangible rewards for students because

• students will learn to expect them

• students will learn how to praise themselves.

• they are only appropriate for high school students.

• students will use them for self-discipline.