Final Review - Classroom Management Techniques

Questions and Answers

What should you do as students enter the classroom for the first time?

Greet students at the door and direct them to an assignment written on the board.

As students work on a written assignment, you should:

Move about the room to monitor their progress.

One effective technique for getting and keeping students on task is to:

Whisper instructions in a quiet voice.

When students give wrong answers during an activity, you should:

Acknowledge the effort made and redirect the question to another student. Signup and view all the answers

When is it appropriate to use sarcasm with a student?

False Signup and view all the answers

The first step you should take when a student or group of students is behaving inappropriately is to:

Decide if the behavior requires an action on your part. Signup and view all the answers

When a student's conduct has negative effects on the learning environment, you should:

Say something positive to the student. Signup and view all the answers

As a general rule, teachers should spend the most time:

Praising students who are behaving appropriately. Signup and view all the answers

Prepare yourself for presenting lessons in the classroom by:

Mastering a number of teaching strategies. Signup and view all the answers

What teaching strategy should you use to help students be more creative when solving problems?

Brainstorming Signup and view all the answers

When asking questions it is MOST important to:

Wait for 5-10 seconds for a response. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is most appropriate for the last 10 minutes of class?

Introduce a short learning activity for the entire class from your resource kit. Signup and view all the answers

Your students have just finished a lengthy writing assignment. What opportunity does this provide you?

Escort the students to the playground and supervise them while they play. Signup and view all the answers

As a substitute teacher, legal accountability is something you should:

Not ignore since you are held to the same degree of accountability as the classroom teacher. Signup and view all the answers

It's okay to share student information on a need to know basis.

True Signup and view all the answers

Class rules are most effective when:

Stated concisely and convey expectations for students. Signup and view all the answers

The most effective means of controlling the behavior of students is to:

Control your actions. Signup and view all the answers

Throughout the course of the school day, you should:

Use the lesson plans left by the teacher, following his or her instructions as exactly as you can. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal amount of time to arrive early to a substitute teaching assignment?

20 minutes early Signup and view all the answers

Fill-in activities can be used:

When the assigned work is completed. Signup and view all the answers

When a student persists in disruptive behavior, it is considered:

Consequential Signup and view all the answers

The best way to handle a student who is not on task or deliberately rude is to:

Talk to the student privately to stop and redirect behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Good questions will:

Encourage students to ask their own questions. Promote higher-level thinking. Require time for students to formulate an answer. Signup and view all the answers

The 'I understand' strategy:

Is usually accompanied by 'however' to bring the dialogue back to the expected behavior. Signup and view all the answers

The number one common trait of successful substitute teachers is:

S/he has a SubPack or a resource kit. Signup and view all the answers

Coercion is an appropriate response to a student's consequential behavior.

False Signup and view all the answers

Permanent teachers, school administrators, and district personnel unanimously praise and value substitute teachers who are:

Professional in dress, attitude, and presentation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an effective way to respond non-coercively to inconsequential behavior?

The teacher ignores the behavior. Signup and view all the answers

When addressing students, say their name first to get their attention.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classroom Management Techniques

Greet students at the door and direct them to assignments to establish a welcoming environment.
Monitor student progress by moving around the classroom during assignments.
Use a quiet voice to whisper instructions, maintaining focus and task engagement.
Acknowledge incorrect answers by recognizing effort and redirecting to other students.

Appropriate Communication and Behavior

Sarcasm should never be used with students, fostering a positive communication style.
For inappropriate behaviors, first determine if intervention is necessary before taking action.
Address negative conduct by saying something positive to the student to uplift the classroom atmosphere.
Spend the majority of time praising well-behaved students to encourage appropriate behavior.

Lesson Preparation and Teaching Strategies

Prepare lessons by mastering various teaching strategies for diverse learning needs.
Encourage creativity in problem-solving by employing brainstorming techniques.
Allow for adequate response time (5-10 seconds) when asking questions to enhance student participation.

Class Activities and Recess Management

Use the last 10 minutes of class for short learning activities, ensuring a productive transition.
After lengthy assignments, supervise students during recess to maintain safety and engagement.
As a substitute teacher, be aware of your legal accountability and adhere to classroom protocols.

Confidentiality and Classroom Rules

Share student information only on a need-to-know basis to maintain confidentiality.
State class rules concisely to clearly convey expectations to students.

Behavior Control and Instructional Consistency

Control your actions as a means of managing student behavior effectively.
Follow lesson plans left by the teacher precisely to ensure continuity in instruction.

Time Management and Substitute Teaching

Arriving 20 minutes early for a substitute teaching assignment allows preparation and familiarity with the classroom.
Fill-in activities can provide options when assigned work is completed.

Handling Disruptive Behavior

Persistent disruptive behavior is deemed consequential, requiring appropriate responses.
Address off-task or rude students privately to correct and redirect their behavior effectively.

Promoting Student Engagement

Good questions stimulate student inquiry and promote higher-level thinking.
The "I understand" strategy uses transitions to bring focus back to expected behaviors.

Traits of Successful Substitute Teachers

Successful substitutes are characterized by professionalism in their dress, attitude, and presentation.
Non-coercive responses to inconsequential behaviors often involve the teacher ignoring the behavior.

Attention and Engagement Techniques

When addressing students, use their names first to capture their attention effectively.

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This quiz focuses on effective classroom management techniques through flashcards. It covers essential strategies such as greeting students, monitoring progress, and providing instructions. Test your knowledge on best practices for fostering a productive learning environment.