Behavior Expectations in the Classroom (P.D.)

What is DISCIPLINE all about?

• Punishments towards students

• Teach how to become respectful and responsible

• Consequences towards students

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Discipline is not about giving punishment/consequences. It

ensures students gain the skills they need to become responsible and respectful adults. It builds excellent characters

Choose the correct statement(s)

• Some students are born with good behaviors and some students are not.

• Students learn better ways of behaving by being taught directly

• Students learn better ways of behaving by being punished for every bad behavior shown.

• Students learn better ways of behaving by receiving positive feedback.

Answer explanation

Science of behavior has taught us that students….

Are NOT born with “bad behaviors”

Do learn better ways of behaving by being taught directly & receiving positive feedback

How should a teacher react to misbehavior (violation)?

• Immediately

• Slowly

• Quickly

• Wait and See

Answer explanation

Violation should be dealt IMMEDIATELY, but not quickly.

What should a student do to get teacher's attention?

• Whistle

• Raise their hand and walk to you

• Yell

• Raise their hand and wait to be called on

Answer explanation

Teachers should address immediately (not quickly) when a student boos, yells or calls out in the classroom.

You can explain how they should behave to get your attention or other's.

How to maintain positive behaviors in the classroom? (Select all that apply)

• Teach classroom-wide positive expectations

• Teach classroom routine and cues

• Active supervision

• Redirect minor, infrequent behavior errors

Answer explanation

•Classroom-wide positive expectations should be taught & encouraged

•Classroom routines & cues should taught & encouraged

•Teachers should actively supervise in the classroom

•Redirects minor, infrequent behavior errors

How to maintain positive behavior in the classroom?

• Longer break time and unsupervised learning time

• Reward behavior whether good or bad

• Effective Academic Instruction & Curriculum

• Frequent threats to scare misbehavior

Answer explanation

Effective academic instruction will minimize misbehaviors.

Effective academic instruction will minimize misbehaviors.

• I need you to ....

• Let's stay focused.

• This is not appropriate

• All of the above

Answer explanation

When a minor misbehavior error occurs do not resort to lengthy lecturing, nagging, or yelling. Use fewer words and less emotions.

These are examples of ...

• Classroom Cues

• Classroom Posture

• Yoga Techniques

Which of the following statements about classroom management is TRUE?

• There is a 'one size fits all' template that everyone must use.

• You can get along fine without a classroom management plan.

• It is the same as behavior management.

• Your systems and procedures should always be age-appropriate

State one goal that you will work on in your class for students with behavioral struggles?