Test 4 Flashcards
Discipline is done ____ a child, not _____ a child to make the child _____.
done FOR a child, not TO a child to make them SELF-DISCIPLINE
What does discipline do?
📏trains
📏improves
📏molds
📏strengthens
📏perfects character
How to Establish Control/Discipline
🎮Be friendly
🎮Be firm
🎮Speak with authority and force (low and slow)
🎮Establish good eye contact
🎮Keep class moving and focused
🎮Establish procedures
Why do some teachers lack control?
🤪Lack concept of God’s call (lack confidence)
🤪Want to be liked
🤪Afraid of students or parent confrontations
🤪Not prepared to teach
🤪Fail to analyze problems adequately
What are the results of ineffective class control?
🎛️Learning is hindered
🎛️Overall program is hindered
🎛️Parents lose faith in school
🎛️Student’s character is weakened
🎛️Conscientious students are disillusioned and may not return
What are the 2 types of Discipline/Management techniques?
Preventative and Corrective
Preventative Discipline/Management
👨🏼🏫Motivated
👨🏼🏫Organized
👨🏼🏫Prepared
👨🏼🏫Consistent
👨🏼🏫Urgent pace
👨🏼🏫Praise
Corrective Discipline/Management
👩🏻🎓Must correct
👩🏻🎓Training is necessary
Classroom management don’ts
🤬Snap fingers
🤬Say “shhhh”
🤬Use light switch or bell
🤬Say “shut up” or “hush”
🤬Let problems spread
🤬Ask student’s permission
🤬Use administration as front line
What are some corrective actions you can take against students who are misbehaving?
😈Prolonged, firm stare
😈Speak low & slow
😈Stand by student
😈Student hides eyes
😈Students stands by chair
😈Privilege is denied
😈Conference in hallway
😈Isolate from others
😈Contact parents
😈Conference at school with parents
T/F: Taking away a child’s full recess time is a good punishment.
F: limit, but don’t remove (this applies to privileges other than recess as well)
T/F: You should call a students parents as soon as they misbehave.
F: think 3 strikes/days - you’re out, as a rule of thumb
How can you help yourself prepare to speak to students parents/administration about discipline problems?
Document everything in detail!
What are some minor infractions that secondary students might commit (no detention)?
🪑Slouching
👣Feet on desk
😴Sleeping in class
📚Not having all materials
⏰Late to class
What are some minor infractions that secondary students might commit (detention given)?
🗣️Communication
🚶🏻♂️Out of seat without permission
📝Passing notes
📓Studying for another class
🍬Chewing gum
📲Cell phone going off
🙄Rolling Eyes
(also, repeated minor - no detention - infractions)
How to handle minor infractions
👀Firm look/signals
👀Talk softer
👀Call name/strong, soft reprimand
👀Employ humor
👀Use body language
👀Ask student a question
👀Be silent/stare
👀See me after class
What are some major infractions that secondary students might commit?
🤳🏻Using phone
🤥Cheating
🙅🏽♀️Major Disrespect
🤬Cursing, Lord’s name in vain
😏Inappropriate notes
🤺Fighting
😤Bullying
How to handle major infractions
🗣️Teacher/Student conference
📞Call home
👨👩👦Teacher/Parent conference
🧔🏻♂️Sent to Principal
✉️Letter of probation
📆Suspension
🚮Expulsion
What are the keys to good management?
Consistency
Love (management done in love)
What are the 5 principles of Classroom Culture?
Management
Influence
Control
Engagement
Discipline
What is the core of teaching?
Questioning
What is the problem with questioning?
We don’t ask enough questions
What different levels of questioning should we always ask?
Recall
Comprehension
Application
What are the qualities of good questions?
Worded correctly, concisely, and clearly
Vocabulary and style tailored to age group
Key questions are pre-planned
Should require complete answers
What do you have to be careful with when taking questions?
Time Wasters, Rabbit Trails
Questioning Techniques
❓When you ask a question you need to allow wait time
❓Use questions as a hook
❓Vary your verbal responses
❓Ask why questions
❓Always ask the question and then call the name (so all students listen to all questions)
❓Always be courteous and kind no matter the answer you get
❓Use mass unison questions sparingly
❓Do not allow good students to dominate
❓Do not ask questions for which you do not want an answer (rhetorical questions; particularly for younger children)
❓You can ask the same student twice
❓Ask many questions at a fast pace
❓Ask questions at end to be sure they grasped concept
What are the 3 methods of testing/evaluation?
Criterion Referenced (mastery of material)
Norm Referenced (compared to others)
No Reference (participation)
What are the different types of evaluations?
Tests
Quizzes
Oral Evaluation
Standardized Tests
What are some things to consider when designing a test?
Standard heading
Clear, well-written directions
Practical, consistent layout
Variety of question levels
Question types
What are some different question types?
Short answer
Completion
Matching
T/F
Multiple Choice
Essay (make sure you can answer your own essays, and in the time you’ll allot your students)
What are some considerations for handling tests?
Protect test security
Before you pass out the test…
- Caution your students on cheating
- Make sure all study notes have been put away
Grade immediately
What are the purposes of evaluation?
🧠Students (what they know)
🧠Parents (children’s strengths and weaknesses)
🧠Administration (teacher’s effectiveness)
🧠Teachers (have you taught effectively; did your students grasp what you wanted them to)
What is the key to evalutaion?
The teacher (you are)
