ABCTE PTK Exam Questions and
Answers
best way to prevent discipline problems - Answer -student centered classroom
engage students for whole class period (beginning and end are big times for disruption)
ways to view discipline - Answer -as a product- universal application of rules
as a process- students are all on a specturm of behavior improvement, consequences
may be different depending on history
successful teachers: - Answer -procide classrooms with well planned instruction,
leadership, direction and support
measured by what students learn now what t knows
lessons have: - Answer -a beginning, middle and end
internal organization that helps t focus and s learn
expectations of t - Answer -t has clear vision for what s should learn and a workable
plan to achieve it
you can raise standards for some students but never lower standard, hurts s
expecations are self fulfiling prophecies
benefits of displaying student work - Answer -encourages, motivates, develops self
confidence
will work harder, want to be proud of work
early techniques for addressing discipline problems - Answer -learn names asap
be positive and praise students
actively engage w prepareda ctivities
being class with intro/engagement activity (warmup as s enter class)
be first in class to greet, last to leave
go over rules early
minimizing discipline pro - Answer -enforce rules clearly, fairly, consistently
eliminate visual barriers bw t and s- dont keep s at your back for long periond
constantly circulate
handle discipline promplty
ensure they can keep up with curriculum. lost= distracted and uninterested
, identifying class procedures and expectations - Answer -define what participation looks
like
describe rules around group work/interactions
clarify expectations for independent work time
communicate homework police
model correct use of equipment
define policy for late work
create teachable moments about fairnesss- model citizenship
subtle discipline strategies - Answer -best way to control behavior is to prevent it
evil eye
directly ask student to stop misbehaving
stand close to student
ask student to recite, read, or respond- disrupt behavior
ask s to stay after classs
move their seat
call parents (or threaten to)
plan lessons that last whole period
use humor to diffuse tense situations
be loving, assume pos intent
verbal reprimands - Answer -direct, in class address of sutdents with name, rule
violated, corrective action and consequences
-stand your ground, dont scream, dont invade personal space, reprimand immediately
detention - Answer -can be tricky if s just wants to spend more time w t or staying after
school is better/more convineint for them
calling parents - Answer -effective call: made on day of infraction, describes events,
identifies previous incendents and consequences, suggest plan that includes parents
stick to facts, dont give parenting advice
dont assume s has been honest w parents
call when you have exhuasted your tools but dotn wait too late
progressive discipline model (pdm) - Answer -discipline ladder
clear expecations for multiple behavioral violations and their consequences
purpose: rehabilitates s who are constinually disruptive
requires you to record behaviors
have a category for serious misconduct
if students are still unruly - Answer -maybe consequences arent sever enough?
s dont understand rules or enforcement is inconsistent
maybe you are just boring
if students are reaching 2nd or 3rd stage of pdm daily - Answer -they know the limits
and just go to those. use serious misconduct clause
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