Chapter 13

Question 1

Academic learning time

Answer 1

The actual time students spend engaged in learning activities related to academic content during instructional periods.

Question 2

Assertive discipline

Answer 2

A classroom management approach that emphasizes clear expectations, consistent consequences, and respectful communication to promote positive behavior.

Question 3

Classroom management

Answer 3

Strategies and techniques used by teachers to create a positive, organized, and productive learning environment, including behavior management and instructional management.

Question 4

Culturally responsive management

Answer 4

Classroom management practices that consider and respect students’ diverse cultural backgrounds, values, and experiences to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Question 5

Empathetic listening

Answer 5

A communication skill that involves actively listening to others with understanding, empathy, and non-judgmental attention to foster trust and rapport.

Question 6

Engaged time

Answer 6

The amount of time students spend actively participating, interacting, and being intellectually involved in learning tasks or activities.

Question 7

Group focus

Answer 7

The ability of a teacher to maintain the attention, engagement, and participation of the entire class or specific groups of students during instruction or activities.

Question 8

“I” message

Answer 8

A communication technique in which individuals express their feelings, thoughts, or concerns using personal statements beginning with “I,” promoting assertiveness and constructive dialogue.

Question 9

Movement management

Answer 9

Strategies and practices used to effectively organize and facilitate movement and transitions within the classroom, minimizing disruptions and maximizing learning time.

Question 10

Natural/logical consequences

Answer 10

Consequences that naturally or logically result from students’ behaviors, designed to promote responsibility, learning, and self-regulation.

Question 11

Overlapping

Answer 11

A classroom management technique where instructional activities, transitions, or student interactions are organized to minimize downtime and maximize learning opportunities.

Question 12

Paraphrase rule

Answer 12

A communication guideline requiring individuals to restate or summarize others’ messages to ensure understanding, clarify information, and promote active listening.

Question 13

Participation structures

Answer 13

Organized formats, roles, and expectations that promote active participation, collaboration, and engagement among students during learning activities.

Question 14

Procedures/routines

Answer 14

Established sequences of actions, behaviors, or steps that define how tasks, transitions, and classroom activities are carried out, promoting organization and predictability.

Question 15

Rules

Answer 15

Clear, specific, and consistent guidelines or expectations for behavior and interactions within the classroom, aimed at promoting a positive and respectful learning environment.

Question 16

Self-management

Answer 16

The ability of students to independently regulate their behaviors, emotions, and actions to achieve academic and social goals, often through self-monitoring and self-reflection.

Question 17

Time on task

Answer 17

The proportion of instructional time that students spend actively engaged in learning activities, tasks, or assignments.

Question 18

Warm demanders

Answer 18

Teachers who combine high expectations with empathy, support, and personalized encouragement to motivate and challenge students while maintaining a caring classroom environment.

Question 19

Withitness

Answer 19

The awareness, vigilance, and responsiveness of a teacher to ongoing classroom dynamics, student behaviors, and learning needs, promoting effective classroom management and support.