Classroom Management Dec 2017 Exam Paper PDF

TEACHERS COLLEGES OF JAMAICA BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DECEMBER 2017 - EXAMINATIONS COMMON PAPER EDUCATION CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT...

TEACHERS COLLEGES OF JAMAICA BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DECEMBER 2017 - EXAMINATIONS COMMON PAPER EDUCATION CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT [ED 20IPCB] YEAR 2 E.C./PRIM./SEC./SP.ED. TIME: 2 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates are required to answer ALL questions from Sections A and B and ONE question from Section C. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.  SECTION A Answer ALL questions in this section. Which of the following is an external factor which often impacts effective classroom management? a. Teacher discussing prevailing mood of students in her classroom b. Class leaders examining teacher’s attitudes, standards, and tone in class c. Students demonstrating hostility, chaos in the school d. Government reducing the budgetary allocation to schools There are some problem behaviours that the teacher can use minor interventions to correct without disturbing the whole class. Which of these is an example? a. Use anon-verbal cue such as a headshake b. Give the student a choice c. Send the student out of the room d. Call the dean of discipline The teacher in assessing students on an ongoing basis in order to improve learning is engaged in the management role of a. organizing. b. educating. c. evaluating. d. motivating. Which of the following would indicate an ineffective way to use the bulletin board? To highlight topics that will be taught To highlight current social events BoP To post reminders for learners To highlight the good work of underachievers The teacher as an effective classroom manager can ensure positive relationships with students, in all the following ways EXCEPT a. reporting the students’ classroom infractions to their parents. b. monitoring the students’ emotional and social progress. c. maintaining frequent communication with parents. d. fostering respectful peer relationships at school. Which management strategy would be most effective in minimizing classroom disruptions while facilitating learners? a. Proximity control b. Verbal reprimands c. Writing lines d. Token economy 7. Which of the following indicates that Miss Jones is managing her classroom well? a. Consistent enforcement of rules and practice of classroom routines b. Frequency of her students sent to principal’s office c. A large pile of detention slips to hand out d. A backlog of referrals about students’ performance 8. John is always late for school. When asked by his teacher the reason for him being persistently late, he indicated that he is not able to leave his home before 7a.m. in the mornings because of ongoing gang war in his community. Which of the following external factors does John’s situation reflect? a. Poor parenting b. Political/economic conditions c. Socio-cultural conditions d. Media influences 9. At the beginning of the school term, Mrs. Mendez created a comprehensive classroom management plan. Which skills are being utilized by her? a. Motivational skills b. Conceptual skills c. Human relation skills d. Technical skills 10, Which of the following conditions/factors will significantly contribute to a conducive teaching/learning environment? a. Political and economic climate ° b. Socio- cultural background of students c. Ambience and methodology of the teacher. d. Parental interest and student attitude. 11. In a student-centred learning environment, which type of teacher would be most effective? a. Hostile teacher b. Non-assertive teacher c. Autocratic teacher d. Assertive teacher 12. Which of the following best describes the term stress? Mental confusion and failure oP Loss of normal bodily functions Wellness and equilibrium ae Bodily and mental tension  13. As a teacher employing Dreikurs’ Theory of Logical Consequences, in which of the following actions would you engage? a. Probing until students provide reasons for misbehaviour b. Providing clear expectations of students’ actions c. Rewarding the child for providing requested information d. Discussing problems based on students’ emotional responses 14. Parents of students in Grade 7B are livid that their children are asked to take all their books to school everyday. The general belief is that the teacher is not a well prepared instructor. Which important school document should the teacher provide to the students to improve this situation? a. The Log Book b. The Timetable c. The Attendance Register d. The Incidence Report [3: Mr. Blake keeps reiterating the point that the best discipline is self-discipline. Which of the following theories would best support his stance? a. Logical Consequences b. Assertive Discipline c. Reality Therapy d. Behaviour Modification 16. The clerical functions of teachers include a. evaluation of school clubs. b. recording students’ grades. c. stock-taking at the tuck shop. d. conducting PTA meetings. 17. Each time a student responds correctly to a question, the teacher gives a thumbs up signal. The teacher is utilizing a/an tangible reinforcer. op social reinforcer. physical reinforcer. ae activity reinforcer. 18. As a classroom manager, it is important to keep records of students for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to a. predict their future misbehaviours. b. measure their skills and competencies. c. analyze their strengths and deficiencies. d. evaluate teacher competencies.  19. As teachers manage classrooms within the parameters of their legal contexts, which document would they consult for guidance? a. The Code of Ethics b. The Code of Management c. The Code of Regulations d. The Legal Code 20. The Grade 8 teacher has decided to paint the classroom, establish traffic patterns and make the room print rich. The focus is on changing which of the following environments? a. Humanistic b. Academic c. Psychosocial d. Physical SECTION B Answer ALL questions in this section. Each question is worth 2 marks. 1. Outline ONE reason why students misbehave in their classrooms. 2. During reading classes, John consistently misbehaves. Explain ONE antecedent that might be the cause of John’s misbehaviour.  3. Use ONE named developmental theorist discussed in this course to explain how a teacher could deal with a named misbehaviour among a particular age group. 4. Explain the importance of creating classroom rules to manage students’ behaviours. 5. Explain ONE way in which reflective teaching enhances classroom management. 6. Discuss ONE way in which the psychosocial environment can impact students’ behaviours.  7. Analyze ONE way in which the Education Regulations can impact the teacher’s classroom behaviours. 8. Describe how ONE internal factor impacts the classroom environment. 9. Differentiate between a reactive and a proactive classroom manager. 10. Explain ONE effect of positive relationships between the home and the school on students’ behaviours,  SECTION C Answer ONE question from this section (20 marks each) (2 marks will be awarded for language and organization) According to Matalon (2003), “Record keeping is a very important but time-consuming task for the classroom teacher”. a. Explain FOUR reasons why teachers need to keep records. (8 marks) b. Describe TWO types of records teachers are obligated to keep and discuss the importance of each in helping him or her to be an effective classroom manager. (10 marks) Language and Organization (2 marks) Mr. Dobson was selected by the principal at his school to make a presentation to a group of ho second-year student-teachers on “Approaches to Classroom Management” at your institution. Choose ONE of the approaches and discuss FOUR features of the approach that he should highlight. (18 marks) Language and Organization (2 marks) You are being asked to address the parents at the Parent Teachers’ Association Conference on “The Importance of Building a Relationship with Schoo?’ a. Explain TWO ways that a positive parent-teacher relationship can enhance classroom management. (6 marks) b. Describe THREE ways that teachers can establish good rapport with parents. : (12 marks) Language and Organization (2 marks) Total 20 marks END OF EXAMINATION