Philosophy of Discipline and Classroom Management Quiz

What is the primary purpose of discipline according to Kelsey Bickford?

• To control students

• To punish students

• To assert teacher's power

• To teach students self-regulation

What should a teacher do if a student's negative behavior is recurring?

• Send the student to the principal

• Have a conversation with the student

• Punish the student immediately

• Ignore the behavior

What is a strategy mentioned to minimize idle time in the classroom?

• Group discussions

• Frequent breaks

• Long lectures

• A file system for assignments

How does Kelsey Bickford suggest handling transitions between activities?

• Quickly move to the next activity

• Let students manage transitions

• Use clear directions and modeling

• Ignore transitions

What is the purpose of the five-minute journaling exercise at the start of class?

• To discipline students

• To introduce the lesson and connect to prior knowledge

• To fill time

• To entertain students

What does Kelsey Bickford believe is the truest way to prevent discipline problems?

• Frequent tests

• Engaged students

• Strict rules

• Punishments

What should a teacher express during conversations about a student's behavior?

• Interest in why the student behaved that way

• Indifference to the student's goals

• Disinterest in the student's reasons

• Anger towards the student