QUICK CHECK: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Which of these are the characteristics of young learners from 6-10 years old?

• Imaginative

• Energetic

• Resists adult authority and asserts independence

• Have a short attention span

• Playful

Which of these are the common issues of classroom management in JP classes?

• Hurt themselves, other friends, and teachers unintentionally.

• Too passive and do not want to participate in any learning activities.

• Over energetic, running around

• Students secretly have romantic feelings to each other and lack focus in studying.

• Rebellious, ignoring teachers and TAs.

To demonstrate the integrity and professionalism, TAs should remain calm at all time.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of these are the methods to deal with attention-seeking behaviours which are not entirely negative?

• Making eye contact and smiling at the student(s)

• Encouraging the student(s) in class to share their answer (but keep it fair to other students)

• Warning the student(s)

• Passing the student(s) a cheerful comment or compliment of their attitudes or work

Which of these are the methods to deal with attention-seeking behaviours which are negative?

• Asking questions to draw students’ attention

• Talking to the student(s) and rewarding them if they behave well afterwards

• Warning the student(s)

• Aware their parents about their children’s behaviour in class

When should TAs give positive reinforcement?

• Immediately after a desirable behavior

• When effort is shown

• After specific goals are met (e.g.

  consistently follow the class

  rules until the end of the class)

• All the time during the class

In some cases, TAs are allowed to yell at students and ask them to leave the classroom when they misbehave.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When it comes to classroom management, there should be prior discussion between the teachers and TAs.

• TRUE

• FALSE