Classroom Management Vern Jones Chapter 1

Questions and Answers

Which of the following are assumptions about classroom management? (Select all that apply)

Focuses on discipline only

Creates a safe environment (correct)

Requires thoughtful planning (correct)

Enhances student ownership (correct)

What are the key components of effective classroom management?

Understanding students' needs, creating a supportive community, engaging students in behavior standards, implementing instructional methods, responding to disruptive behavior.

What does SWPBIS stand for?

School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

What are the three tiers of SWPBIS?

Tier 1: Schoolwide behavioral expectations, Tier 2: Assist students with problem behaviors, Tier 3: Specialized assistance for struggling students. Signup and view all the answers

List Maslow's hierarchy of needs from most to least important.

Physiological needs, Safety and security, Belongingness and affection, Self-respect, Self-actualization, Knowledge and understanding. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four goals associated with students' disruptive behavior according to Dreikurs?

Attention getting, Power, Revenge, Displays of inadequacy. Signup and view all the answers

What are William Glasser's five basic needs?

Survival and reproduction, To belong and love, To gain power, To be free, To have fun. Signup and view all the answers

What did Stanley Coopersmith find is needed to possess high self-esteem?

A sense of significance, competence, and power. Signup and view all the answers

Define significance in terms of self-esteem.

The sense of being valued. Signup and view all the answers

What defines competence?

Developed by being able to perform a socially valued task as well or better than others at one's age level. Signup and view all the answers

What is power in the context of self-esteem?

An ability to understand and control one's environment. Signup and view all the answers

What are Kohn's basic needs?

Collaboration, Content, Choice, Virtue. Signup and view all the answers

Are males suspended more than females in schools?

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic types of authority suggested by Max Weber?

Traditional, Legal/rational, Charismatic. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classroom Management Assumptions

Aims to create a safe and valued environment for all students.
Connects directly to effective instruction delivery.
Enhances students' ownership, responsibility, and personal efficacy.
Develops behavior skills for successful collaboration among peers.
Requires careful consideration of both teacher and student goals and values.
Involves strategic planning and professional growth tailored to individual and cultural needs.
Emphasizes collaboration among educators, administrators, counselors, and support staff.

Key Components of Effective Classroom Management

Understanding personal and psychological needs of students is essential.
Establishing a positive and safe community supports student well-being.
Engaging students in behavior standards fosters a calm learning environment.
Instructional methods should facilitate optimal learning for individuals and groups.
Responses to disruptive behavior must respect students while teaching effective skills.

SWPBIS Overview

Stands for School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Involves systematic approaches to teaching behavior, data collection, and reinforcing appropriate behaviors.

Three Tiers of SWPBIS

Tier 1: Focuses on teaching schoolwide behavioral expectations.
Tier 2: Targets students exhibiting patterns of behavioral or academic challenges.
Tier 3: Provides specialized assistance based on functional behavior assessments for those struggling the most.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Physiological needs are the most basic requirements for survival.
Safety and security needs ensure protection from harm.
Belongingness and affection pertain to social connections and acceptance.
Self-respect is linked to recognition and self-worth.
Self-actualization involves realizing personal potential and growth.
Knowledge and understanding enhance awareness and comprehension of the world.

Dreikurs' Goals of Disruptive Behavior

Attention-seeking behaviors aim to gain focus from others.
Power-related disruptions involve asserting dominance or control.
Revenge behaviors express frustration or hurt from perceived wrongs.
Displays of inadequacy signal low self-esteem or helplessness.

Glasser's Basic Needs

Survival and reproduction are fundamental biological imperatives.
To belong and love is a crucial psychological need.
The need to gain power involves influencing one's environment.
Freedom pertains to the autonomy and choice in actions.
The need for fun enhances engagement and enjoyment in activities.

Coopersmith on Self-Esteem

High self-esteem relies on feelings of significance, competence, and power.

Concepts Defined

Significance: The feeling of being valued by others.
Competence: Ability to perform tasks effectively compared to peers.
Power: The capacity to understand and influence one's surroundings.

Kohn's Basic Needs

Collaboration emphasizes teamwork and shared goals.
Content ensures relevance and meaningfulness in learning.
Choice allows students autonomy and decision-making in their learning.
Virtue promotes ethical behavior and moral development.

Disciplinary Trends

Males are suspended more frequently than females in educational settings.

Types of Authority by Weber

Traditional authority is based on established customs and practices.
Legal/rational authority derives from official laws and regulations.
Charismatic authority comes from personal appeal and inspirational leadership.

Description

This quiz covers key assumptions about classroom management from Chapter 1 of Vern Jones' work. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe environment, enhancing student efficacy, and fostering collaborative skills. Test your knowledge on effective classroom management strategies.