5100 Section 2: Classroom Management Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the two dimensions of classroom management?

Involvement and control (correct)

Behavioral expectations and consequences

Discipline and engagement

Student involvement and teacher satisfaction

What are the characteristics of authoritative classrooms?

High degree of control and high involvement.

How do students perceive teachers in authoritative classrooms?

As caring, reasonable, and interested in their success.

What can be the drawbacks of low involvement in authoritative classrooms?

Students may have weaker social skills and less initiative. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes indulgent and permissive classrooms?

High involvement but low control Signup and view all the answers

Classroom rules should be numerous and stated in a negative way.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of rules for a classroom?

3-5 rules. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a student breaks a rule?

Make sure they can tell you the rule they broke and what they need to do to fix it. Signup and view all the answers

Rewards in the classroom are used for what purpose?

To acknowledge appropriate behavior Signup and view all the answers

What should consequences for rule breaking be?

Appropriate for the offense and age of the student. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Classroom Management

Classroom management can be categorized based on involvement and control.

Authoritative Classrooms: High Involvement

Teachers: Exhibit high control with clear, consistent behavioral expectations, actively supporting good behavior, and redirecting misbehavior.
Students: Feel free to ask questions and make choices, leading to social and responsible behavior.

Authoritative Classrooms: Low Involvement

Teachers: Control classrooms strictly but lack partnership with students, leading to minimal student input.
Students: Limited freedom hinders learning and discovery; some conform to rules while others may rebel against perceived uncaring teachers.

Indulgent and Permissive Classrooms

Teachers: Foster chaos by encouraging misbehavior and failing to enforce expectations; often described as lazy in management.
Students: Display immaturity, lack impulse control, and leadership skills due to poor structure.

Rules and Rewards

Classroom rules are vital for guiding expected behaviors and should be established and enforced consistently.
Programs like Assertive Discipline and Love and Logic provide frameworks for maintaining classroom conduct.

Rules

Rules should be limited in number (3-5), stated positively (e.g., "always walk" vs. "don't run"), and prominently displayed.
Discuss and clarify rules with students, ensuring they understand their responsibilities.
High school rules should be treated as "life choices," respecting students as adults.

Rewards

Rewards recognize and promote appropriate behavior; kind words from the teacher can significantly motivate students.
Acknowledgement of good behavior through praise is essential for fostering a positive classroom environment.

Consequences

Every rule has consequences, which should match the offense and the student's age.
Misbehavior may lead to escalating consequences, starting with non-verbal signals or reminders from teachers.

Description

Test your knowledge on various types of classroom management with this quiz. Explore concepts such as involvement and control, and learn about different classroom dynamics including authoritative classrooms. Challenge yourself with flashcards that reinforce key principles of effective classroom management.