TAP 2 Midterm Review

In creating a classroom environment, the teacher must consider...

• how the room will be used

• the arrangement of the elements is practical

• the way transitions will be handled

• All of the above

Teachers should consider many points when planning classroom rules except which of the following?

• Rules should be established early and remain unchanged

• students should be involved in setting the classroom rules

• rules should be stated in the positive-noting the expected behaviors

• Terms used in rules should be defined

Nonverbal cues, which can be used to minimize behavior problems, include all of the following except _______.

• moving closer to the misbehavior

• engaging students in a discussion

• dimming the lights in the classroom momentarily

• looking directly at a student

When dealing with common behavior problems, the teacher should ...

• respond to the problem quickly and consistently

• handle the problem in front of other students

• immediately impose preset consequences

• quickly mediate disputes between students

Effective teachers know that handling transitions effectively can ___.

• keep downtime to a minimum

• help to minimize behavior problems

• Both A & B

• None of these

While each teacher manages his/her classroom differently, experts feel that the most effective management style is _____ style.

• flexible

• authoritative

• permissive

• authoritarian

When developing a behavior management plan for their classes, teachers should ask themselves all of the following questions except ____.

• What are realistic expectations for my students?

• How will I reward students for appropriate behavior?

• How will I punish students who misbehave?

• What steps will I take when an inappropriate behavior occurs?

Which of the following is not a way a teacher can minimize problem behaviors?

• Ignore problem behaviors so that they will not be repeated

• Utilize routines so students know what is expected of them

• Have assigned seating and modify the arrangement as needed

• Use nonverbal cues to remind students of expected behaviors

When teachers are dealing with serious behavioral issues, it is important to _____.

• always include parents in the process as early as possible

• keep accurate written records of what has occurred

• handle the problem in their classroom on their own

• involve school administrators and support staff immediately

Some authorities caution against using tangible rewards for students because ______.

• students will learn to expect them

• students will learn how to praise themselves

• they are only appropriate for high school students

• students will use them for self-discipline