Classroom Organization & Management Flashcards
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What is classroom management?

  • A technique for classroom decoration
  • A systematic designing of the classroom environment (correct)
  • A form of student discipline
  • A method for grading students

    • What is a key feature of a well-managed classroom?

  • No rules
  • Student Choice, Growth and Empowerment (correct)
  • Strict teacher control
  • Isolation of students

    • What elements impact the effectiveness of instruction?

    Multidimensionality, Simultaneity, Immediacy, Unpredictability, Publicness, History

    What are the 11 Guiding Principles of Classroom Management Procedures?

    <ol> <li>All are valued. 2. Meaningful relationships 3. Positive classroom climate 4. Teacher control 5. Planning ahead 6. Include student choice 7. Considerate of diversity 8. Proactive &gt; Reactive 9. Consistency is key 10. Collaborate with others 11. Effective classroom management is invisible.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most overlooked dimension in classroom management?

    <p>Cultural Diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Psychosocial Dimension refer to?

    <p>The psychological and social dynamics of the classroom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors determine classroom dynamics?

    <p>Students, Teachers, Peers, Family Life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Procedural Dimension?

    <p>The rules and procedures that are part of the operating program of the classroom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of classroom rules?

    <p>Essential to functioning, create a positive environment, know what is expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some tips for classroom procedures?

    <ol> <li>Model Them 2. Avoid Too Many 3. Do &gt; Do Not</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Physical Dimension involve?

    <p>Aspects of the physical environment of the classroom that the teacher can manipulate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you remember in classroom arrangements?

    <p>Think about accessibility for all students, especially those who have difficulty controlling behaviour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Behavioral Dimension involve?

    <p>Management of behaviour that disrupts the learning environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Positive Reinforcement?

    <p>Presents a pleasant consequence for behaviour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must reinforcements be?

    <p>Meaningful and presented immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Negative Reinforcement?

    <p>When something already present is taken away as a result of a behaviour, leading to a favourable outcome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of Negative Reinforcement.

    <p>Screaming when carrots are put on the table, so parents take them away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Extinction in behavioral management?

    <p>Ignoring behaviour or removing reinforcement for a behaviour in an effort to decrease it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Contingency Contracting?

    <p>Development of behavioural contracts with students for meeting certain expectations in return for positive reinforcers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Dependent Contingency Method?

    <p>All members of the group share the reinforcement if one reaches the goal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Interdependent Contingency Method?

    <p>All must reach the goal for the group to achieve reinforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Natural Consequences?

    <p>Use of consequences typically found in the student environment as positive or negative consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Logical Consequence?

    <p>Expected repercussions after a particular behaviour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Punishment?

    <p>Involves the introduction of something unpleasant or the removal of something pleasant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Reprimands?

    <p>A statement to a student indicating that a certain behaviour is inappropriate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Response Cost?

    <p>Rewards or reinforcers are taken away from students who do not exhibit appropriate behaviour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Time Outs?

    <p>A student is isolated from receiving reinforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Self-Monitoring?

    <p>Technique in which students observe and record their own behaviour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Self-Instruction?

    <p>Various techniques that students can use to teach themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different dimensions of classroom management?

    <ol> <li>Organizational 2. Instructional 3. Behavioral 4. Physical 5. Procedural 6. Psychosocial</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Classroom Management Overview

    • Classroom management designs the environment to foster effective teaching and learning.
    • A well-managed classroom encourages student choice, growth, and empowerment.

    Key Elements Influencing Instruction

    • Multidimensionality: Various activities occur simultaneously.
    • Simultaneity: Multiple events happen at the same time.
    • Immediacy: Instruction occurs at a rapid pace.
    • Unpredictability: Unexpected changes influence dynamics.
    • Publicness: Actions are observed by classmates.
    • History: Past events shape current classroom interactions.

    Guiding Principles of Classroom Management

    • Every student is valued.
    • Develop meaningful relationships.
    • Foster a positive classroom climate.
    • Maintain teacher control while planning ahead.
    • Integrate student choice and diversity considerations.
    • Adopt proactive over reactive approaches.
    • Ensure consistency in management practices.
    • Collaborate with colleagues and keep management strategies subtle.

    Cultural Considerations

    • Cultural diversity is often the most neglected aspect of effective classroom management.

    Classroom Dynamics Factors

    • Influence of students, teachers, peers, and family life on overall classroom dynamics.

    Dimensions of Classroom Management

    • Psychosocial: Addresses the psychological and social aspects affecting classroom interaction.
    • Procedural: Involves established rules and procedures for classroom operation.
    • Physical: Concerns the manipulable aspects of the physical classroom environment.
    • Behavioral: Focuses on managing disruptive behaviors.

    Effective Classroom Rules and Procedures

    • Rules create expectations for behavior and contribute to a positive environment.
    • Emphasize modeling procedures, simplicity, and positive over negative phrasing.

    Classroom Arrangement Best Practices

    • Ensure accessibility for all students, particularly those with behavioral challenges.

    Reinforcement Techniques

    • Positive Reinforcement: Introduces pleasant consequences to encourage desired behaviors.
    • Reinforcements must be meaningful and presented immediately for maximum effectiveness.
    • Negative Reinforcement: Removal of an adverse condition to encourage behavior continuation.
    • Examples of negative reinforcement illustrate favorable outcomes.

    Behavioral Management Strategies

    • Extinction: Decrease behavior by ignoring or removing reinforcements.
    • Contingency Contracting: Develop agreements with students for reinforcement based on behavior.
    • Dependent Contingency: Group reward based on one member’s success.
    • Interdependent Contingency: Entire group must meet goals for rewards.
    • Natural Consequences: Use realistic consequences from students' environments.
    • Logical Consequences: Expected outcomes from specific behaviors.
    • Punishment: Introduce negative conditions or remove positives to deter behavior.
    • Reprimands: Communicate inappropriate behaviors directly to students.
    • Response Cost: Withdraw rewards for inappropriate behavior.
    • Time Outs: Isolate students from reinforcement opportunities.

    Self-Regulation Techniques

    • Self-Monitoring: Students assess and record their own behaviors.
    • Self-Instruction: Techniques that facilitate students teaching themselves.

    Dimensions of Classroom Management

    • Organizational, Instructional, Behavioral, Physical, Procedural, Psychosocial aspects contribute to effective classroom management.

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