Wong Unit C Flashcards
What is the primary determinant of teacher effectiveness?
readiness
Classroom management refers to all things the teacher does to
organize students, space, time, and materials so student learning can take place.
Should you start class with roll taking?
no
Should students be allowed to questions rules and when?
yes, but only when they are being formed
How much time does the effective teacher spend teaching procedures?
a good deal of time, the first week of class
Why is removal of a student the last resort and who does it hurt?
hurts the student more
Is seclusion legal for school employees to administer?
no
If legal action is taken, what is the focal point of the office referral?
the narrative
What is the purpose of grading?
see student’s results and progress
Effective teachers ______ their classrooms.
Ineffective teachers ________ their classrooms.
manage, discipline
Discipline (rules) concerns how students _________.
behave
What do procedures NOT have?
penalties and rewards
What is a procedure?
what the teacher wants done/a method or process for getting things done in the classroom
What is a routine?
what the student does automatically, without prompting or supervision
Classroom procedures increase time on __________ and greatly reduce classroom ______________.
task, disruptions
The two steps to teaching procedures
teach, rehearse, reinforce
The effective classroom has _______________.
structure
_______________ + ________________ create structure.
procedures, routines
Consistency means the classroom is __________ and ____________.
organized, predictable
What is the most important procedure to teach?
emergency drill
Teachers should see misbehavior as a call for ________ instead of ____________.
help, disrespect
Teachers should see conflict as a _____________ opportunity rather than a ___________ to learning.
teaching, disruption
Teachers should see students as capable of ____________ instead of needing to be controlled.
self-regulation
Teachers should see ____________ as the most powerful motivating force for achievement.
connection
Teachers should understand that what you _________ on, you get _________ of.
focus, more
What does NOT define a child?
behavior
Constant use of discipline referrals diminishes the teacher’s _______ in the classroom as students realize the teacher’s ___________ is limited.
effectiveness, authority
Maladaptive behaviors are inappropriate behaviors that are __________ and serve a ______________.
learned and serve a purpose
Appropriate behaviors must be _____________.
taught
Restraint can only be used in an __________________.
emergency
What are the two components of a BIP?
teaching plan, crisis plan
List and define the three components of a classroom management plan.
rules ( guidelines that define what is acceptable ), consequences (what you get for breaking the rules ), rewards ( what you get for keeping the rules)
Give an example of a good and bad rule and explain why they are good or bad.
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Write a procedure.
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Identify and define the “ABCs” of the three term behavior contingency.
antecedent, behavior, consequence
List the two primary functions of behavior.
to gain or escape/avoid
Describe why isolation as a punishment will not work very well for many students.
their behavior is often a form of escape and they aren’t social; isolation is seen as a reward, not punishment, but the need to learn how to interact appropriately with peers
Know why not to use “the other kids” as an excuse for removal of a misbehaving student.
EACH child is important, even the disruptive one
List the 3 steps to proactively building relationships with challenging students.
- Get to know them - their interests, listen
- Bridge the communication gap
- Understand their difficulty and delays
List various things you can do proactively to deal with “annoying” behaviours or issues with impulse control.
- recognize they can’t help it; it’s not about you
- talk to them when they are focused, triggers, what helps
- set up their environment for success - proximity, seating, group members, lighting, sounds, activities, schedules, pacing, prompting
- give them tools and opportunities to channel that energy
- teach them socially appropriate coping strategies
- keep them engaged
Identify the two jobs you have when dealing with a bully.
teach and guide the bully, protect and teach the victim
Identify the 2 cases when you need a BIP put in place.
displays behavior that interferes with his learning OR that of others, student’s behavior results in a change of placement
List 5 things you should remember about your facts when writing an office referral.
factual, actual, concise, timely, sensible
Be prepared to rewrite your essay on what you have learned about dealing with challenging students and how it relates to your faith and practice or bring a typed copy of your response to class to attach to the test.
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