Questions and Answers
What are the two dimensions of classroom management?
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?
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Which of the following describes indulgent and permissive classrooms?
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Classroom rules should be numerous and stated in a negative way.
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What is the recommended number of rules for a classroom?
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What should be done if a student breaks a rule?
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Rewards in the classroom are used for what purpose?
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What should consequences for rule breaking be?
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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.
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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.