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CH4 Which procedure most directly supports the rule "Respect yourself, others, and all materials"?

Use courtesies like "please" and "thank you." when you ask someone to do something or when they do something for you.

CH4 It is the beginning of the school day. Students in Mr. McGlinn's second-grade class enter the room. Without being told, they put their book bags in their cubbies, use a clothespin to indicate whether they brought their lunch or are eating in the cafeteria, sharpen their pencils, take their seats, and begin writing in their journals. It is clear that

the teacher has effectively taught and rehearsed a specific set of procedures.

Ch 5 One way to improve attendance among students who are frequently absent is to

developing home-school connections and engaging in positive parent communications.

CH 6 You are teaching a math lesson. Mr. Caulfield, one of the Special Education teachers, comes to your door. He is setting up an IEP meeting and wants to know which dates and times work for you before he calls the child's parents. You:

remain in the classroom, facing the children, and speak quietly with Mr. Caulfield.

ch 3 Miss Savage is a first-year teacher. She is extremely excited about setting up her classroom. She goes to the teacher supply store and buys many posters, charts, and displays for her walls. She also spends time making items that she puts up: a "welcome back to school" bulletin board, a calendar, and a place for daily assignments to be posted. She invites you in to view her room a few days before the students arrive; you notice that the walls are virtually covered in fun, engaging print and pictures. When she asks you what you think about her room you say,

"I know how hard you have worked on this, and it looks fantastic! But you might want to take a bit of it back down and leave some blank space; it's awfully stimulating. You can save the things you take down for later."

CH4 Miss Tipton comes to your room and says, "Eureka! I've figured out how to manage my classroom...I have the perfect incentive to get kids to follow the rules. You know that kids these days, even elementary kids, have cell phones...well, I decided to use that in my own favor. Even though our principal has said kids' phones have to be in their cubbies during the school day, I figured out that if I tell the children that they can use their phones once their work is completed and checked, they will work really hard to get the privilege! So now our rule is, 'Text or play games on your phone only when your work has been completed and checked by your teacher.' It's brilliant, I tell you!" As an effective classroom manager yourself, you think

"No class rule should ever supersede a school rule; I hope the principal doesn't hear about this."

What is meant by the statement "classroom management includes both preventative and interactive aspects"?

Chapter introduction

What are some of the ways in which an elementary classroom is complex?

Classrooms are complex Places

Describe at least four ways in which a teacher might facilitate positive home-school relationships.

Relationships with Parents

Explain what is meant by the terms "influence behaviors" and "affect behaviors." Give examples of both high and low levels of behavior for each category. Why do teachers need to attend to their influence and affect behaviors?

What are relationships?

ch3 Mr. Li's pencil sharpener is located near the aquarium and the garbage can. This arrangement is likely to be:

a poor one, since students may spend more time than is desirable in the area as they watch the fish.

Ch 5 Ms. Barber has developed a system that holds students accountable for their own learning and behavior. All of the following are likely results of the implementation of this system EXCEPT:

a reduction in the need to clearly communicate her expectations of her students

Ch 6 It is the first week of school. Which activity(ies) would be appropriate to undertake?

a. Having the whole class listen to a story and discuss its plot, characters, and theme. d. Previewing some of the topics the class will learn over the year.

CH5 A child has not finished an assignment in the time allocated for its completion. You are sure that the student possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the task. What course of action should you take?

a. Insist that the work be done during free time or as homework.

CH 6 Ms. Dillon is the parent of one of the children in your class. She did not pass enough courses to graduate from high school, and you are aware that she was often in trouble with her teachers. Which type of barrier is she mostly likely to exhibit as you try to establish communication with her?

a. a psychological barrier

CH4 School rules and procedures must be incorporated into your classroom management system. Typical school policies cover which of the following areas?

a. behaviors that are specifically forbidden b. behaviors that are required c. administrative procedures that must be handled during class time

CH 5 Mr. McMahan is giving his fourth-graders a complex assignment that requires the completion of multiple tasks. All of the following actions are necessary for him to take EXCEPT:

a. creating class rules applicable to the new learning experience

Ch 6 When participating in any kind of emergency drill (or in an actual emergency), teachers must

a. have a class roster readily available (preferably with emergency contact information on it) and account for every student b. remain calm. d. follow the procedures given by the school administration.

ch 2 Which of the following teacher traits is least likely to be associated with desirable cognitive and affective student outcomes?

efficiency

CH4 The first consideration when developing procedures in areas such as student talk, movement, and work is that

expectations are clear in major types of class activities.

CH 6 Behaviors exhibited by authoritative teachers include

explaining the basis for actions and decisions, giving students increasing independence and responsibility, and administering consequences fairly and appropriately.

CH4 Mr. Stubbs has the rule "Follow all directions the first time" in his class. This rule is

ineffective, because it represents a goal rather than a rule.

CH 4 Posting the class rules in the classroom so all students can see them is

not, in and of itself, a guarantee that children will follow the rules; rules must be taught.

ch3 Which one of the following recommendations is most consistent with the suggestions for room arrangement given in the text? In most classrooms,

plan instructional areas to maximize the teacher's ability to monitor students.

The main reason to study classroom management is so a teacher can

reduce the complexity of the classroom environment for all its members

CH 4 Teachers should consider the effects of all but which of the following areas when evaluating the match between classroom practices/procedures and the cultural backgrounds of students?

school rules

CH 4 Amy needs help with an individual assignment. Ms. Periwinkle is working with a small reading group. Which of the following strategies should Ms. Periwinkle avoid having Amy do?

stand patiently near the small-group table until Ms. Periwinkle can stop what she's doing and help

ch 3 Ms. Wise uses a tall partition to separate the writing center from the main part of the classroom. When she asks you what you think about this arrangement, you

suggest that she remove the partition because it will interfere with her ability to supervise the children.

CH 4 To establish a social space conducive to learning, classroom rules and procedures must be

taught, practiced, and consistently reinforced.

ch 3 Room arrangements communicate clues about

the teacher's philosophy of teaching and learning and expectations for the way the teacher expects students to participate in class.

CH 4 When students haven't learned the behaviors expected of them,

time is often lost to management concerns.

Ch 6 Authoritarian leadership invites challenges, while authoritative leadership invites

cooperation

CH 5 Mr. Green, the parent of one of your third-grade students, calls to set up an appointment. He is unhappy because, on the report card you sent home yesterday, his daughter Olivia got a C in science, and she doesn't seem to know why. When he asks you about the grade, you tell him that Olivia failed to submit one multi-step project, two classwork assignments, and three homework assignments during this grading period. As you explain, you realize that:

you should have talked to Olivia and her parents about the missing assignments early on, so missing work did not become a pattern.

ch 3 Miss Loudermilk is hired to teach fifth grade and sets up her classroom accordingly. She finds out at the last minute that, because of fluctuating enrollment numbers, she is actually going to be teaching first-graders. Fortunately, the room to which she is assigned is not changing; she does not have to pack up all her stuff and move. She knows she'll have to change materials, books, and wall displays. With regard to her room arrangement, what advice would you give her?

"This might be a good time to re-evaluate your room arrangement. I bet some things can stay where they are, but you may need to reconsider the furniture and its placement."

ch 3 Which of the following teacher behaviors is least indicative of Mr. Wexler's sensitivity to individual student needs?

He ensures that there is a seat/desk for each student in the class.

CH 6 It's Friday of the first week of school, and Mr. Ruiz's students just finished a fairly intensive literacy lesson. There are about seven minutes left before the class is supposed to leave for lunch. In what way might you recommend he spend the time?

Lead them in a low-pressure but engaging activity, like reading to them or playing a simple game.

How is learning to manage a classroom analogous to learning to drive a car?

Learning about Classroom Management

CH4 Which of the following is a rule rather than a procedure?

Listen carefully and respect others.

ch2 Which of the following examples reflects a statement that might be made by a student with a realistic perspective on the causes of good and poor performance?

Lynette says, "I brought my grade up this time because I made sure to do the homework every night."

CH 5 All of the following procedures are consistent with recommendations in the text for managing student work except one. Which one is not a good procedure?

Monitor student seatwork by having students come to your desk when they need assistance.

Communicating with parents about student misbehavior or other classroom challenges can be difficult. What specific guidelines would you recommend a peer follow if he wanted to be sure to handle parent contacts in ways that preserve, rather than disrupt, relationships?

Relationships with Parents

When teachers use respectful communication and regularly demonstrate high influence/high affect behaviors when interacting with students, all but which of the following are likely natural results?

Sensitive topics will arise only infrequently, and students will not misbehave because they're invested in classroom relationships.

Ch 6 Ms. Young works in a school that serves a very linguistically diverse student population. She wants to write a letter home to her fourth-grade students and their families before the school year begins. What recommendation do you have for her regarding this process?

Start early looking for people who can translate her letter into the languages spoken by her students' parents.

Miss Nickel is getting ready to start the new school year, and she is particularly interested in managing first impressions among the members of her class. Describe at least three ways she can communicate her positive regard for her students as the school year begins.

Strategies for Building Relationships

Mr. Walterson is concerned because his students are low risk-takers when it comes to class participation. They don't want to answer in front of their peers, and they don't show much grit or resilience when it comes to their work. Mr. Walterson suspects that the idea of failure, especially public failure, is at the heart of the students' reluctance, and he decides to work intentionally to address the issue. What are three things you would recommend Mr. Walterson do to try to enhance his students' risk-taking behaviors?

Strategies for Building Relationships

CH4 Which of the following statements is most consistent with the text's recommendations regarding

Teachers should post general rules and discuss specific expectations for behavior.

CH 4 "Giving students a clear set of expectations for what is appropriate is an important part of establishing a classroom environment." This statement is

True, because the best-managed classrooms have a predictable structure in which students know what to do and how to do it.

ch 2 Which of the following is considered to be a low-influenced behavior?

avoiding conflict

When a teacher has a well-managed classroom, he or she is more likely to

have confidence to try out new activities and approaches

CH4 A procedure usually

helps students accomplish something specific.

CH4 The rule, "No talking,"

is too restrictive for many activities.

CH 5 When students in her room complete their work, Ms. Calhoun has them come to wherever she is in the room and hand her their work. She stops and checks each paper quickly for effort and accuracy, then dismisses the child to go back to his or her desk. Sometimes there are a few children lined up, waiting for Ms. Calhoun to assess their papers. This practice is:5

largely ineffective, for although Ms. Calhoun does ensure that students complete their work accurately, the process means that large amounts of time can be lost while students wait.

ch 2 Teachers who fail to attend carefully to relationship development in their classes are most likely to experience which of the following?

lessened effectiveness

CH3 Which of the following is LEAST likely to facilitate classroom visibility?

placing large heavy books near the bottom of the shelving

CH 6 During the first week of classes, the teacher should plan lessons that

use mainly a whole-class format.

ch 2 Mr. Thomasen says to you, "I think those folks who talk about making sure we build relationships using high influence behaviors and high affect behaviors are overstating their case. There's no time in the day to make sure that every interaction I have with a student demonstrates those two qualities." Your best response to him would be:

Fostering good relationships with students will depend on the cumulative effect of positive interactions; some routine interactions won't rise to the level of high influence and affect.

CH 5 You have a rule in your second-grade class that requires students to be in their seats and have their materials ready when the bell rings. On the second day of school, you notice that Marisol has not complied with your request. What do you do?

Gently remind the class of the rules and have students self-assess whether they are following all of them.

ch 3 Knowing what you know about Marcie and Tara, which of the following actions on your part makes the most sense?

Move the pencil sharpener and the garbage can to different spaces in your classroom.

ch 2 A teacher who doesn't establish clear boundaries in student relationships might end up in some problematic situations. Which of the following concerns is least reflective of a boundary concern?

Mr. Perkins knows that Ahmad's parents can't go to his soccer game, so he goes to watch Ahmad play once during the season.

ch 2 Ms. Bryson has, for the most part, worked to develop healthy and supportive relationships with her students. However, today she is having a frustrating day, and her own emotions are running high. When Seong Wook is, for the third time in the lesson period, out of her desk, Ms. Bryson says, "What is wrong with you? Are you so immature that you absolutely cannot do what even a much younger student could do - staying in a desk? I mean really, sometimes I don't know what's wrong with your brain, but something is very, very off." Based on what you've learned in this chapter, which of the following statements best describes the situation?

Ms. Bryson has failed to attend to a facework issue, and her relationship with Seong Wook and the rest of the class may deteriorate as a result of this interaction.

Which of the following would NOT generally be thought of as a reason that classroom management is complex?

School administrators often interfere with a teacher's preferred management style

Describe at least three behaviors you would expect to see from a teacher who is committed to helping students preserve and protect their individual identities.

Self-Management as an Aspect of Building Relationships

ch2 All of the following statements reflect goals for teachers who teach in urban settings. Which goal is likely to be most difficult for a teacher to attain?

Teachers should establish trusting relationships with students and their family members.

ch4 You realize that you left an important paper in the school office when you checked in this morning. Your students are working quietly. Which action would be best to take?

Wait to get the paper until later.

CH 5 When you are giving a long assignment that is expected to take several days to complete, which of the following should you do?

a. Define the substages of the assignment for the children. b. Set due dates/deadlines for each part. c. Collect and grade each part of the project as it is completed.

CH4 If many students in your classroom consistently finish their work early, you should

a. double-check that they are doing the work correctly. b. review the amount of time allocated for each assignment and lessen it if appropriate. c. evaluate the assignments to make sure that they are of appropriate difficulty. d. have options for what they are to do until others are finished.

Ch5 Which of the following is NOT a critical piece of a teacher's procedures for managing student work?

a. ensuring that students receive instruction reflecting a variety of methods (i.e., direct instruction, cooperative learning)

Teachers need to provide students with opportunities to satisfy their needs for autonomy, competence, and relationship. Which of the following responses reflects management strategies that address these areas?

allowing students to make choices, giving them responsibility, and teaching them self-regulation

CH4 A teacher has only one rule for her class; it is "Think Deeply and Have a Kind Heart." This rule is

ambiguous

CH4 The rule, "Respect and be polite to all people," is

an appropriate rule for elementary school students.

CH 6 Ms. Jackson plans to use small groups for a major project later in the school year. She regards good performance on this project as essential for her objectives. According to the guidelines for beginning school, it will probably be best for her to

delay using the groups until students have learned appropriate behavior in whole class activities.

CH 6 As so often happens during the early part of the school year, you receive a new student. Elisha comes into your room clinging to her mother's hand. You greet her and talk quietly for a few moments while your students are working independently, but inside you're thinking, "Oh, great. I just got to a place where my procedures are running pretty smoothly, and now I need to get Elisha up to speed with regard to what I expect." The most effective way to do this would be to

assign a friendly, responsible student who has learned the procedures well to be Elisha's buddy and to help her get acclimated to your expectations.

CH 6 According to the textbook authors, the sort of environment a teacher should strive to establish is one that allows students to

be challenged, explore, give/receive support, and construct new knowledge.

CH 5 Which of the following responses highlights the major considerations in planning and implementing a student accountability system?

communicating assignments and requirements, monitoring student progress and helping them self-monitor, and providing feedback to students

ch 3 It's the end of July, and Ms. Decatur, newly hired, is getting ready to start a job as a second-grade teacher at Martin Elementary School. She excitedly enters her classroom for the first time, thinking about all the different decisions she'll need to make before school even gets started. It's overwhelming, but she decides to simply start from the most logical point for establishing a well-managed classroom. Which one of the following activities would you expect to see her do first?

considering the physical space and her instructional expectations, then working to arrange the furniture and supplies

ch3 Marcie is a student in your fifth-grade class, and her best friend Tara is in the classroom directly across the hall from yours. Marcie often gets up and goes to the doorway to ostensibly use the pencil sharpener, which is located near the door, or to throw something away in the garbage can (also located near the door), but you know she's hoping to catch a glimpse of Tara. You suspect that Tara is doing the same thing in her room, because you see her at the classroom door frequently. This is an issue of

distractibility

CH4 When Ms. Battle's students come in from recess each afternoon, they sit in their desks and listen as Ms. Battle reads a chapter from a piece of children's literature. This procedure is

effective, because the process provides a transition between the excitement of recess and the next academic lesson.

CH 5 Firm enforcement of due dates for assignments will

encourage assignment completion

CH3 Mr. Becker often has the children use manipulatives during mathematics class. When demonstrating mathematical concepts or showing students how to work with the manipulatives, he typically stands at the front of the room near the board. The best place for him to store his manipulatives is

in a cabinet in the front corner of the room because they will be easily accessible.

Ch 6 After a run-in with second-grader Mia's parents, Ms. Maloney uses her classroom computer to write a frustrated email to another teacher in her school, Miss Florris, who teaches kindergarten. In the email, Ms. Maloney explains the whole story and makes some unkind statements about Mia's parents. This sort of interaction is

inadvisable, because all email sent on a school-owned computer is part of public record and can be subpoenaed.

When teachers are supportive of students, they generally find that the students are

likely to be more motivated in school

ch 2 Facework is more than establishing and maintaining a public identity; it also includes

managing one's actions and communications in ways that show sensitivity to others' identities.

CH 4 When a student is absent, Miss Sparks puts all missed work into a folder labeled "Absentee Work." Her students know that, when they return from an absence, they can look in that folder, where they will find all missed work, along with a note telling them what is to be turned in when. Miss Sparks has implemented a:

procedure

CH 4 Classroom procedures for student talk and movement

should be utilized in all elementary school classes.

CH 5 Ms. Levine has her students grade each other's papers, and then she records the grade in her gradebook. According to our textbook authors, the practice of having students grade each other's papers

should occur only when the assignment is easy to check.

CH 6 Miss Jarvis teaches second grade and is a friend of yours. When you get the list of students who will be in your third-grade class, she looks over it and begins telling you about some of the students on it. You ask about how involved the parents of these children are; she tells you that most are interested and involved, but that Ms. Arthur is a different story. Her child, Annie, is polite and performs well, but Ms. Arthur herself is almost invisible. She rarely comes to school, doesn't return phone calls, and is known among lower-grade teachers for being unreliable about attending conferences. Miss Jarvis says she thinks a psychological barrier is coming into play. That means

that Ms. Arthur likely feels intimidated by school authority and therefore doesn't participate.

Ch 6 You want your students to get into the habit of using the restroom only at scheduled times throughout the day unless it is an emergency. You explain that the class will have regular breaks and that everyone should take advantage of them. Right after your social studies lesson on the third day of school, Tia, a very quiet girl, comes up to you and asks you if she can go to the restroom, despite the fact that the class took a break not long ago. The best thing to do in this case is

to let Tia use the restroom, but to pay attention during subsequent class bathroom breaks, encouraging her to go then.