ED 338- Secondary Classroom Management Final

purposeful, professional, and pleasing

What are the three characteristics of a bulletin board presentation?

It requires self-reflection and striving daily for excellence

What does it mean to be above mediocrity as a teacher?

Striving for excellence and approving things that are excellent

What does Philippians 1:10 emphasize?

Understanding how you come across to others and how others receive your behavior

what is self-reflection in teaching?

There is always a need for improvement

What is a constant reality for teachers?

expectations

What do great teachers focus on?

rules

what do other teachers tend to focus on rather than expectations?

consequences for breaking rules

what do effective teachers focus on regarding rules?

compliment and reinforce

what should teachers do when students demonstrate good behavior?

Establish relationships so students want to meet expectations

what is the key to setting expectations?

good behavior

what should teachers diligently look for?

seeking and valuing good behavior

what does Proverbs 11:27 relate to?

It reinforces negative behavior

Why is drawing attention to problems rarely helpful?

Minimizing and quietly targeting issues

What is a better approach than publicly addressing problems?

no

should teachers tell all consequences ahead of time?

think before reacting

what should a teacher do before reacting?

sensible and enforceable

what should teacher responses be?

until ready to address it and there is no audience

when is it sometimes appropriate to ignore misbehavior?

Preventing future misbehavior rather than reacting

what is the focus of preventative maintenance?

before students distort the situation

why should a teacher call the parents instead of “threatening” or announcing it to the student?

one at a time

how should parents be contacted?

one most likely to correct behavior

which parent should be contacted first?

prevent misbehavior from happening again

what is the goal of discipline?

it reduces respect and credibility

why is sarcasm prohibited in the classroom?

It damages authority and relationship; once you argue, you lose

why should teachers avoid arguments with students?

it’s ineffective and unprofessional

why should teachers avoid yelling?

a soft answer turneth away wrath

what does Proverbs 15:1 teach?

redirecting student behavior without yelling

what is callback used for?

no

Can teachers rely only on relationships to be effective?

consistently engaging lessons

What is required for long-term teacher effectiveness?

relationships develop naturally

What happens when lessons are consistently engaging?

A method of learning through repeated cycling of concepts

what is interleaving practice?

State a fact, illustrate it, ask a question, apply it, move to another truth, return to first principle, revisit later with new association

what are steps of interleaving practice?

Character is built slowly through repeated choices and habits

what is Stone upon Stone (Miller) describing?

Every work will be judged by God

what does Ecclesiastes 12:14 teach?

procedures, goals, and atmosphere

What is classroom management made up of?

self-management

what is required before managing a classroom?

A pure heart that seeks God and righteousness

what is purity in the classroom context?

The greatest virtue and the bond that holds everything together

What does love represent in classroom management?

Bring students to Christ, build character, and lead them to service

what are the goals of education according to Miller?

God’s fellow-worker and instrument in shaping students

what is the teacher’s role described as?

Putting aside personal comfort for student good (preparedness, humility, correction, sacrifice)

what is self-denial in teaching?

presenting yourself to God as a living sacrifice

what is self-denial in teaching?

presenting yourself to God as a living sacrifice

what is self-surrender?

Faithful service and endurance

What is required even when teaching is not appreciated?

characters shaped through correction and refinement

what are hewn stones?

God works in teachers to will and do His purpose

what does Philippians 2:13 teach?

vision of greatness and servant leadership

What determines classroom greatness?

a servant

what is greatness according to Matthew 23:11?

applying wisdom for public good

what is political greatness (Aristotle)?

Structure, expectations, grading, procedures, and accountability

what is the purpose of a syllabus?

Dress, posture, voice, demeanor, and preparedness

what creates a strong first impression?

consistency

What is the most important factor in the first week of school?

names, accountability, and classroom management

what is the purpose of a seating chart?

Student engagement, clarity, and minimal wasted time

what defines a well-managed classroom?

Rules, consequences, and rewards used to enforce behavior

what is discipline?

Management prevents problems; discipline addresses them

what is classroom management compared to discipline?

Continue instruction and address behavior strategically

What is the teacher’s response to misbehavior while teaching?

Minimize disruption and maintain learning

What is the goal of correcting misbehavior?

Eye contact, proximity, name usage, silent signals, movement

what are non-verbal correction strategies?

warning, note, parent contact

what are escalation steps for discipline?

High student involvement and participation

what is an engaging lesson?

Requires critical thinking and student explanation

what is a challenging lesson?

Produces real learning, retention, and application

what is an effectual lesson?

Understanding, relevance, review, and organization

what improves retention?

prayer, preparation, data, and planning

what is required for parent conferences?

prompt, respectful, accurate, and professional tone

what is required for professional email communication?

They damage professionalism and relationships

why should emails never be sent emotionally?

clarity, structure, and reducing chaos

what is the purpose of transitions in class?

Set expectations and begin learning immediately

what is the purpose of opening work?

Review and preparation, not just grading

what is the purpose of quizzes in class?

Student correction and retention

What improves learning during homework review?

Engaging, effective, and meaningful learning experiences

What is the “mountaintop experience” in teaching?

Structure, consistency, and procedures

What determines success in classroom management early in the year?