Chapter 14

Compared with secondary school students, elementary school students spend much more time with the same students in the small space of a single classroom.

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Student response systems encourage active student participation and help students explore what they know and don't know—and hence take control of their own learning.

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In poorly managed classrooms, students' academic and emotional problems are more likely to fester than in well-managed classrooms.

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In the context of classroom arrangement, clustering desks discourages social interaction among students.

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When designing your classroom arrangement, you should involve students in planning the layout.

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To function smoothly, classrooms need clearly defined behavioral norms.

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An increasing number of programs reveal that showing greater cultural sensitivity to socioculturally diverse students benefits those who are at risk for academic and emotional problems.

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Nonverbal communication is an important part of active listening.

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When speaking with students, teachers should use vocabulary that is just beyond the level of understanding for their particular grade level.

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Two effective nonverbal strategies for handling minor problem behavior include (a) making eye contact and (b) moving closer to the student(s).

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