Educational Psychology: Classroom Management

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What is self regulation?

The ability to direct and control our actions and emotions.

Which of the following are included in self regulation? (Select all that apply)

Self regulation learning (correct)

Delay of gratification (correct)

Self motivation (correct)

Impulse control (correct)

Self socialization (correct)

Emotional regulation (correct)

What does a caring and trust classroom environment provide?

A classroom environment in which learners feel physically and emotionally safe and needs for belonging and relatedness are met.

What is allocated time in the classroom?

The amount of time a teacher or school designates for a content area or topic. Signup and view all the answers

Define instructional time.

The amount of time left for teaching after routine management and administrative tasks are completed. Signup and view all the answers

What is engage time?

The amount of time students are paying attention and involved in learning activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is academic learning time?

The amount of time students are successful while engaged in learning activities. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an orderly classroom?

Planning classroom management. Signup and view all the answers

What are the developmental trends of secondary schools?

The influence of peers increases; needs for social acceptance and belonging (Maslow); search for sense of identity (Erikson); desire for autonomy and independence increases. Signup and view all the answers

What are characteristics of successful interventions? (Select all that apply)

Keep interventions brief Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cognitive intervention strategy? (Select all that apply)

Assertive discipline Signup and view all the answers

What does withitness refer to?

A teacher's awareness of what is going on in all parts of the classroom at all times. Signup and view all the answers

What forms of nonverbal behavior can be important in classroom management?

Proximity, eye contact, body orientation, facial expression, gestures, vocal variation. Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'I message'?

Non-accusatory communication that addresses a behavior and describes the effects on the sender and the feelings it generates in the sender. Signup and view all the answers

What is assertive discipline?

An approach to classroom management that promotes a clear and firm response style. Signup and view all the answers

Define logical consequences in the context of classroom management.

Outcomes that are conceptually related to misbehavior; create a link between their actions and consequences. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes behavioral interventions? (Select all that apply)

Positive feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is positive behavioral support?

Interventions that replace problem behaviors with alternative appropriate actions that serve the same purpose for the student. Signup and view all the answers

What does an intervention continuum include? (Select all that apply)

Praising desired behavior Signup and view all the answers

How should one respond to defiant students?

Remain calm to avoid a power struggle; give the class a brief assignment. Signup and view all the answers

What is defiance in the classroom context?

A result of negative student-teacher relationships; common with students who express externalizing behavioral problems. Signup and view all the answers

What steps should be taken when responding to fighting?

<ol> <li>Stop the incident; 2. Protect the victim; 3. Get help.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when responding to bullying?

<ol> <li>Intervene immediately; 2. Have open and frank discussions about bullying; 3. Include all members of the school community in long-term solutions.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Self-Regulation Concepts

Self-regulation: Control over actions and emotions, essential for personal development.
Components include: self-motivation, delay of gratification, impulse control, emotional regulation, self-socialization, and self-regulated learning.

Classroom Environment

Caring and trust: Essential for a supportive classroom, ensuring students feel safe and connected.
Safety promotes student engagement and participation.

Time Management in Education

Allocated time: Time designated by teachers for specific subjects or topics.
Instructional time: Remaining teaching time after routine management tasks.
Engage time: Duration students actively focus and participate in learning.
Academic learning time: Time spent successfully engaging in educational activities.

Classroom Management Strategies

Orderly classroom management requires careful planning to facilitate a conducive learning environment.
Cognitive interventions involve techniques such as withitness, consistency, and implications of behaviors on others.

Developmental Trends in Adolescence

Peer influence increases during secondary school years, alongside needs for social acceptance, identity exploration, and desire for independence, as outlined by Maslow and Erikson.

Effective Intervention Techniques

Successful interventions should consider emotions, maintain student dignity, be brief, and avoid confrontational approaches.
Responding to defiance should involve staying calm and providing class assignments to diffuse tension.

Behavioral Expectations and Consequences

Withitness: Teachers' awareness of classroom dynamics to address issues promptly.
Non-verbal behaviors, such as eye contact and gestures, significantly impact classroom management.
I messages encourage effective communication about behaviors and their effects without blame.
Assertive discipline fosters a clear and firm approach to classroom management.

Handling Misbehavior

Logical consequences closely relate to misbehavior, linking actions to outcomes for better understanding.
Behavioral interventions encompass reinforcement and punishment techniques.
Positive behavioral support aims to replace undesirable behaviors with appropriate alternatives.

Addressing Conflicts

Intervene swiftly in situations of defiance, fighting, or bullying to maintain safety and order.
Strategies for fighting include stopping the incident, protecting victims, and seeking help.
Bullying response should involve immediate intervention, honest discussions on behavior, and community involvement for long-term solutions.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in educational psychology, particularly in the context of classroom management. This quiz includes important terms such as self-regulation, emotional regulation, and the significance of a caring classroom environment. Challenge yourself to understand how these concepts contribute to effective teaching and learning.