TNT 700.6A EXAM
What is a key component of facilitation in the classroom? -
ANSWERS--A facilitator puts students at the center of the learning
and doing rather than the teacher.
-Facilitation requires tight classroom procedures and expectation in
order to give students more freedom in the learning experience
How would you use what you've learned about substance abuse, teen
pregnancy, and other issues children face to support your students? -
ANSWERS--Consider your own relationship with the student: is it
appropriate for you as a teacher/mentor to have a conversation to
learn more about the complexity of the situation?
-Consider what you are hearing a student tell you (or overhear in a
student to student conversation): does it warrant adult, administration,
counselor, or nurse involvement?
How does persistence from teachers benefit students in the
classroom? - ANSWERS--If a teacher is persistent he or she will seek
out support from others to improve the quality of education/life for
students.
-If a teacher is persistent he or she will not give up on a student even
when the student's behaviors are at their worst
,-If a teacher is persistent he or she will keep working with a student
until they find a tool/method that works
What key features would you include in your own classroom to
ensure for smooth classroom management? - ANSWERS--Consider
climate and culture and plan for what I want to establish before the
school year starts.
-Revisit theory (instructional, authoritarian, social/emotional health)
and consider what I, as a teacher and person, value and want to
include in my classroom culture.
How would you prioritize your response to the following student
situation?"I can't finish my project Mr. Owens. I'm kinda confused
and I was up all night trying to write the paper...well, I was also up all
night because we had to go pick up my brother in San Antonio. He got
arrested again and so we had to bail him out...[sigh]...I'm just really
tired, but I can work to get this paper done. Do you think I could get
an extension to turn the paper in next week?" - ANSWERS-Confirm
that he can have an extension on the paper and write him a pass to his
next class so he is not late and missing more academic time
What are possible results of implementing a Positive Behavior
Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework in a school? -
ANSWERS-The school culture would shift to focusing on rewards for
behaving right rather than punishments for incorrect behavior.
Imagine that you are hired midyear to takeover a classroom from a
teacher who quit in November. Which approach would you take to set
,your classroom up for success? - ANSWERS-Consider climate and
culture and plan for what type of learning environment I want to
establish and develop a plan before stepping into the classroom so you
can begin teaching expectations from day one.
What is one benefit of planning and working towards a student
centered/ student empowered classroom? - ANSWERS-Eventually
students will be invested by choice and doing the learning on their
own with the teachers facilitation of prompts and questions to deepen
the students' understandings.
Do you agree with the use of Love and Logic one-liners in the
classroom? Why or why not? - ANSWERS-One-liners have a place in
the classroom if the teacher is able to show care and compassion as
they say it. If they fail to express care and compassion it will come off
as sarcasm
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom
send to students? - ANSWERS--The teacher is prepared for students
to learn.
-The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when
they enter the classroom.
-The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the
concept of "with-it-ness"? - ANSWERS-"The kids in my class are
, truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students who just
moved to the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and
others who have gone to this same school since kindergarten. I know I
have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits near me. Zoe gets to
walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz, she takes breaks to the
water fountain but always gets her work done!"
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create
teacher-student relationships in which a positive classroom climate
can be achieved? - ANSWERS-"I've worked hard to create an
environment and relationships in which I neutralize student arguments
and also delay consequences. I do not allow students to pull me into
an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond immediately to
every situation."
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management? - ANSWERS-Maintaining momentum in a lesson,
smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will prevent misbehavior.
Which of the following is the best description of how to establish high
expectations for learning? - ANSWERS-Negate discipline issues;
encourage respect; and share responsibilities with students
When considering a classroom management plan for any age of
students, what type of plan should a new teacher develop? -
ANSWERS-Teachers should create a management plan that prevents
student behavior issues.
What is a key component of facilitation in the classroom? -
ANSWERS--A facilitator puts students at the center of the learning
and doing rather than the teacher.
-Facilitation requires tight classroom procedures and expectation in
order to give students more freedom in the learning experience
How would you use what you've learned about substance abuse, teen
pregnancy, and other issues children face to support your students? -
ANSWERS--Consider your own relationship with the student: is it
appropriate for you as a teacher/mentor to have a conversation to
learn more about the complexity of the situation?
-Consider what you are hearing a student tell you (or overhear in a
student to student conversation): does it warrant adult, administration,
counselor, or nurse involvement?
How does persistence from teachers benefit students in the
classroom? - ANSWERS--If a teacher is persistent he or she will seek
out support from others to improve the quality of education/life for
students.
-If a teacher is persistent he or she will not give up on a student even
when the student's behaviors are at their worst
,-If a teacher is persistent he or she will keep working with a student
until they find a tool/method that works
What key features would you include in your own classroom to
ensure for smooth classroom management? - ANSWERS--Consider
climate and culture and plan for what I want to establish before the
school year starts.
-Revisit theory (instructional, authoritarian, social/emotional health)
and consider what I, as a teacher and person, value and want to
include in my classroom culture.
How would you prioritize your response to the following student
situation?"I can't finish my project Mr. Owens. I'm kinda confused
and I was up all night trying to write the paper...well, I was also up all
night because we had to go pick up my brother in San Antonio. He got
arrested again and so we had to bail him out...[sigh]...I'm just really
tired, but I can work to get this paper done. Do you think I could get
an extension to turn the paper in next week?" - ANSWERS-Confirm
that he can have an extension on the paper and write him a pass to his
next class so he is not late and missing more academic time
What are possible results of implementing a Positive Behavior
Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework in a school? -
ANSWERS-The school culture would shift to focusing on rewards for
behaving right rather than punishments for incorrect behavior.
Imagine that you are hired midyear to takeover a classroom from a
teacher who quit in November. Which approach would you take to set
,your classroom up for success? - ANSWERS-Consider climate and
culture and plan for what type of learning environment I want to
establish and develop a plan before stepping into the classroom so you
can begin teaching expectations from day one.
What is one benefit of planning and working towards a student
centered/ student empowered classroom? - ANSWERS-Eventually
students will be invested by choice and doing the learning on their
own with the teachers facilitation of prompts and questions to deepen
the students' understandings.
Do you agree with the use of Love and Logic one-liners in the
classroom? Why or why not? - ANSWERS-One-liners have a place in
the classroom if the teacher is able to show care and compassion as
they say it. If they fail to express care and compassion it will come off
as sarcasm
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom
send to students? - ANSWERS--The teacher is prepared for students
to learn.
-The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when
they enter the classroom.
-The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the
concept of "with-it-ness"? - ANSWERS-"The kids in my class are
, truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students who just
moved to the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and
others who have gone to this same school since kindergarten. I know I
have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits near me. Zoe gets to
walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz, she takes breaks to the
water fountain but always gets her work done!"
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create
teacher-student relationships in which a positive classroom climate
can be achieved? - ANSWERS-"I've worked hard to create an
environment and relationships in which I neutralize student arguments
and also delay consequences. I do not allow students to pull me into
an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond immediately to
every situation."
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management? - ANSWERS-Maintaining momentum in a lesson,
smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will prevent misbehavior.
Which of the following is the best description of how to establish high
expectations for learning? - ANSWERS-Negate discipline issues;
encourage respect; and share responsibilities with students
When considering a classroom management plan for any age of
students, what type of plan should a new teacher develop? -
ANSWERS-Teachers should create a management plan that prevents
student behavior issues.
