Rather than advancing a model or a well-defined theory of classroom management, Alfie Kohn challenges some commonly accepted beliefs about students and discipline, and:
a. proposes a model that is based on humanistic and secular values.
b. advocates a vague model, but one that has been proven by research to be effective.
c. encourages educators to adopt the Dreikurs's model and work to identify mistaken goals of misbehavior.
d. encourages educators to move beyond traditional concepts of classroom management.
Ques. 2Regarding self-discipline, Freiberg thought:
a. Self-discipline was not a major point in CMCD because the teacher accepted major responsibility.
b. An entire school must develop a continuity of actions and expectations for staff, teachers, and students; and must be committed to giving students consistent messages about self-discipline.
c. Self-discipline was a major goal, but it was accepted that only a small percentage of students could achieve such a lofty goal.
d. Self-discipline was not mentioned in CMCD it was part of Skinner's Behavior Modification Program.
Ques. 3In helping students develop positive relationships with their peers, it is crucial that teachers
a. intervene swiftly and severely when any student expresses a concern about treatment by others.
b. set conditions so students from all cultural groups feel valued and accepted in class and in school.
c. are of the same ethnic/cultural heritage of their students.
d. allow students to choose their own seating assignments and grouping assignments.
Ques. 4Teachers have a responsibility to develop ________ classrooms in which students know that their human rights are secure.
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Ques. 5According to Gathercoal, it is more difficult to try to remember rules than it is to accept and abide by a moral and ethical code that consists of a few ________ that guide behavior.
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Ques. 6Dreikurs believed that when teachers act in a ________ fashion, they demonstrate effective instruction and provide a collaborative learning community where teachers and students work toward common goals.
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Ques. 7When students feel they are worthless, they often misbehave to get the ________ they want.
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Ques. 8Although Nelson, Lott, and Glenn do not focus extensively on diversity, the tenets of Positive Discipline demonstrate respect for ________ in their emphasis on respecting others, conveying mutual respect, and encouraging students to become productive in and out of the classroom.
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Ques. 9Which of the following is true about Linda Albert's position of parenting?
a. Teachers should talk to parents to inspire parents' cooperation.
b. Teachers should keep complaints to a minimum by selecting examples of misbehavior rather than naming a student's every transgression.
c. Teachers should avoid predictions of future failures and should never make parents think their child is incorrigible or unable to succeed in school.
d. All of the above are true.
Ques. 10Which of the following statements about peer relationships in schools is false?
a. Students who feel cared about by their peer group are more committed to school, value learning more fully, and are more likely to engage in learning tasks.
b. Recent research indicates that positive interaction with peers can help students overcome the negative effects of stressful home lives and difficult relationships with parents.
c. Exclusion from one's student peer group can result not only in emotional discomfort, but also in changes to brain chemistry and activity.
d. Students who are excluded from supportive peer relationships are likely to experience emotional struggles but generally do as well as or better than their peers academically.
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