What 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. 2In 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. 3The 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. 4According 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. 5Which 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. 6According 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.
Ques. 7A bully whose behavior is calculated and planned rather than triggered by a particular initiating event is known as
a. organized.
b. reactive.
c. logistical.
d. proactive.
Ques. 8Which of the following statements about cyberbullying is false?
a. Cyberbullying tends to involve the same aggressors and victims as face-to-face bullying.
b. As many as one third of students have experienced cyberbullying.
c. Posting embarrassing pictures of a peer does not meet the criteria for cyberbullying.
d. Cyberbullying's impact is thought to be broader and perhaps more damaging than that of direct bullying.
Ques. 9Meghan comes to you and says, Tara is bullying me She said my shoes looked like something a clown would wear. When deciding whether or not to categorize this event as bullying, you would likely ask yourself all of the following questions EXCEPT
a. Do I have evidence that Tara has been teasing or victimizing Meghan over a period of time?
b. Is there some sort of power imbalance going on in this situation?
c. Is Meghan just making things up to get attention?
d. Was Tara's comment made with the intention of upsetting Meghan?
Ques. 10A teacher concerned with eliminating institutional racism would do all but which of the following?
a. Review instructional materials for bias and compensate for any bias in materials that cannot be easily replaced
b. Engage in professional development, studying cultures different from the teacher's own
c. Utilize heterogeneous, cooperative grouping in lieu of ability grouping
d. Identify the classroom as a culture free zone where everyone is treated equally
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