Module 4

Question 1

process by which teachers and schools create and maintain appropriate behavior of students in class settings.

Answer 1

Classroom management

Question 2

Controlling
not involved
lecture driven lesson
direct instruction
strictly enforced
organized

Answer 2

Authoritarian

Question 3

high control
high involvement
enforces rules
hears students out
firm and fair
considers consequences

Answer 3

Authoritative

Question 4

low control
low involvement
doesn’t care
doesn’t prepare class lesson
students do what they want
knows nothing about students

Answer 4

Permissive

Question 5

low control
highly involved
comes to class prepared
student empowered learning model
students are in charge of class
strong relationships with students
deeply care about students
cannot maintain order

Answer 5

Indulgent

Question 6

Principal Components of Classroom Management

Answer 6

Classroom Leadership
Classroom Atmosphere
Classroom Discipline

Question 7

Theoretical Approaches in Dealing with Classroom Management Problems

Answer 7

Non-interventionist approach
Interventionist approach
Interactionist approach

Question 8

Classroom management refers to the complex set of
plans and actions that the teacher uses to ensure
learning in the classroom is efficient and effective.

Answer 8

Jacobsen et. al., 1993

Question 9

Classroom management also involves teaching the
students how to manage their own behavior in classroom
settings by establishing learning that will allow them to do
this.

Answer 9

Savage, 1991

Question 10

Actions and behaviors manifested by a teacher to
influence learners to put forth effort towards the
achievement of the goals and objectives of instruction.
(Doyle, 1996

Answer 10

Classroom Leadership

Question 11

leadership style: –Pressure, criticism and punishment to demand
cooperation
–Hostility, powerlessness and competitiveness

Answer 11

Autocratic

Question 12

leadership style: PERMISSIVE > Anything goes
–Leads to chaotic classroom environment

Answer 12

Laissez-faire

Question 13

leadership style: Firm and consistent as to implementation of rules
–Willing to listen to needs and desires of the students
–Openness, friendly communication, independence

Answer 13

Democratic

Question 14

Classroom Atmosphere

Answer 14

Classroom sharing (start of the
school)
* Observation of students
– In the classroom
– Outside the classroom
* Conversation
* Conferences and interview with
students
– Show interest in the students
* Student writing
* Open ended questionnaires
* Cumulative record
– Student’s previous records
– Background checking
* Discussion with fellow teachers
and guidance counselor

Question 15

Process of controlling student behavior in the classroom (Sprick,
1989)

Answer 15

Classroom Discipline

Question 16

Elements of classroom discipline/classroom control:

Answer 16

Control from within the learner and from outside factors
– Understanding the learner and his/her perceptions of
his/her behavior
– Referral to specialists if necessary
– Individualized instruction to meet unique needs of the
learner
– Prevention through application of effective teaching and
control strategies

Question 17

aggressive students physically or verbally attack their
fellow students or even their teachers

Answer 17

Aggression

Question 18

Cheating, lying and stealing

Answer 18

Immorality

Question 19

Student refuses to do what the teacher tells him to do

Answer 19

Defiance of Authority

Question 20

Talking loudly or out of turn, walking about the room
without permission, clowning and tossing objects

Answer 20

Class disruptions

Question 21

Fooling around, not doing the assigned tasks, daydreaming,
being off task

Answer 21

Goofing off

Question 22

Unnecessary scolding

Answer 22

Nagging

Question 23

Punishment

Answer 23

Assigning extra school work

Question 24

Loss of credibility if not
implemented strictly

Answer 24

Threats and ultimatums

Question 25

Impulsiveness

Answer 25

Premature judgements and
actions

Question 26

Loss of control

Answer 26

Inconsistency

Question 27

Preventing Classroom Management
Problems (Evertson, 1987)

Answer 27

Keep class rules and school rules consistent
* State rules clearly
* Provide rationales for rules
* State rules positively
* Allow student input in the rule-making process

Question 28

Inner unfolding potential of the students

Answer 28

Non-interventionist approach

Question 29

BEHAVIORIST
–Rewards and punishment

Answer 29

Interventionist approach