At its core, classroom management is not a series of techniques and strategies; it is, instead, an exercise in
a. providing appropriate incentives and consequences to foster appropriate student behavior among all members of the classroom community.
b. identifying and focusing on those children who can be successfully led toward appropriate behavior and academic success.
c. conducting repeated interventions to shape student behavior and performance.
d. analyzing why students are unsuccessful/noncompliant and identifying which needs are not being met in the current teaching/learning environment.
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Which of the following is NOT a common reason why teachers impose moralistic "solutions" that result in punishing one or more children in conflict?
A) need for a child to "learn the consequences" of his or her actions B) determination that punishment is preferable to conflict resolution C) need to "remind" certain children who is in charge D) frustration at being distracted from "time on task"
Thurstone's Verbal Comprehension is measured by ____
a. standardized vocabulary tests b. thinking of words that begin with a specific letter c. telling stories about a picture d. answering questions related to general knowledge
During a Family Night discussion, one of the parents in the group says, "You have a cook here at the center, don't you? I really think you should insist that they completely stop using any oil when they prepare food for the children. My husband just had a heart attack, and the doctor says one of the things that made him sick was too many fatty foods!" According to the text, which response would
be most appropriate? a. "Well, I can see you are very concerned, but a little fat is good for you. You know, many vitamins come dissolved in fat so we need to eat some of it. b. "I can see you're really worried about him. I was going to ask you how he was getting along." c. "I know what you mean, but we have to abide by the Department of Agriculture's regulations because they give us money for the food program, and they require that we serve butter." d. "I can see you're really concerned about the danger to the children. Let me discuss it with the Parent Advisory board and get back to you."
Children from families who display disengaged family cohesion
a. have difficulties trusting others. b. may not have friends outside the family. c. have caring relationships. d. have a sense of belonging