Approaches to Classroom Management

A hierarchical approach to classroom management involves using a _____ system to discipline students.

• Organizational

• Ecological

• Tiered

• Strict

Which of the following is NOT a focus of democratic discipline?

• Respect

• Punishment

• Social Acceptance

• Collaboration

Claire is a 5th grade teacher. One of her students, Tom, keeps disrupting the class between lessons by throwing crumpled paper at other students. How could Claire apply assertive discipline in this case?

• By establishing a classroom rule against throwing paper in class, and punishing Tom when he breaks this rule.

• By waiting until Tom gets bored of throwing paper at other students and just stops doing it.

• By encouraging a class discussion about distracting other students, and getting Tom to realize that throwing paper is bad.

Mr. Moore teaches high school math. He consistently struggles to get his class settled and ready for the daily lesson. Which of the following would be the best advice for Mr. Moore?

• As students enter the classroom, he should have a short exercise, or bell ringer, on the board for students to complete

• He should assign new seats so students will not be sitting by their friends.

• When students arrive, he should have an exit ticket on each desk for the end of the period.

• He should not let students in the classroom until they are quiet and orderly.

Which of the following is least important for organization and workflow efficiency when arranging the physical space in a classroom??

• Clear pathways

• Appropriate and comfortable seating

• Small isolated work tables

• Partner work space

What is the first step when developing culturally-responsive classroom management?

• Test students on their skills

• Send a list of expectations home with students

• Tell students about the rules of the classroom

• Get to know students and their families

using student surveys to guide grouping and/or instruction is an example of a student-centered class:

• True

• False

by bringing in guest speakers or learning about your students' backgrounds is an example of...............

using Round Robin for discussion is an example of............

Stopping misbehavior in its earliest stages is called _____ discipline.

• supportive

• preventive

• corrective

• elective