Which of the following things should NOT be done in preparation for teacher-parent conferences?
a. Create a comfortable, relaxed environment for the conferences to take place where interruptions are minimized.
b. Prepare parents for the conference by sending each family a reminder, agenda, and pre-conference questionnaire.
c. Protect the class from knowledge of the conferences so students won't worry about them.
d. Gather and organize important information about the students.
Ques. 2To implement PBS, a school must have the support of its ________ who are willing to commit both time and money to the plan.
a. school board
b. administration
c. PAG or Parent Action Groups
d. political contingencies
Ques. 3The authors of our text assert that teaching prosocial skills and implementing plans designed to enhance positive student behavior will fall short unless the school also focuses on
a. carefully identifying those students in need of special educational services.
b. ensuring that consequences for inappropriate behavior relate logically to the infraction and are delivered quickly and neutrally.
c. reducing societal factors that influence students' learning and behavior.
d. helping students feel cared for, competent, and valued.
Ques. 4What is Coloroso's opinion of rewards?
a. Teachers should not rely on rewards to promote positive behavior rewards send the message that kindness and positive behavior can be bought and bartered.
b. Teachers should use rewards for desired behavior it is as important today as when Ginott advocated this practice to modify behavior.
c. Rewards and punishments should be used; in fact, they are mainstays of the American educational system.
d. Rewards should be used; punishments should not be used unless a child's safety is at stake.
Ques. 5In examining contemporary problems, Kohn recognizes the ________ facing schools today and places most of the blame on structural problems related to secondary education.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 6The authors of our text suggest that instead of worrying about what parents might say or do that is upsetting or threatening, teachers should do which of the following?
a. Maintain minimal contact with caregivers/family members unless the situation is either extremely positive or extremely concerning.
b. Make a personal contact (email or phone call) to each parent weekly to maintain connection and involvement.
c. Concentrate on building trusting relationships with caregivers/family members and students.
d. Initiate communication with caregivers/family members only at those times when grades are due to be reported.
Ques. 7According to our text, research in recent years indicates that employers believe the most important workplace skills for future employees are
a. academic skills and the ability to write effectively.
b. job performance skills and specialized training.
c. life skills such as self-reliance and decision-making.
d. understanding power structures when communicating with supervisors.
Ques. 8Which of the following is NOT a consideration when teachers and school officials respond to instances of bullying?
a. asking the victim to consider how he/she could avoid being bullied in the future
b. providing support and even assertiveness training to the student who has been bullied
c. communicating to the aggressor that his or her behavior is unacceptable and hurtful to others
d. examining the situation to identify where there might be unmet needs, then taking steps to help students meet those needs in suitable ways
Ques. 9According to Kohn's views of competition in schools, it:
a. is necessary to motivate students to learn and demonstrate appropriate behavior.
b. increases academic achievement and improved behavior among advanced students, but shows little positive effects for lower achievers.
c. means some students will succeed and others will fail, thus competition should be avoided.
d. works because success breeds success.
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