Q&A Hero

Q: There is a steady nationwide trend towards a school-wide discipline approach that is positive and proactive. This approach is known as _____________________________.

Q: Which of the following is a reactive response? a. reprimands b. detentions c. exclusions d. all of the above

Q: Marketing companies have long used terms such as ______________________ as a promotional tool to convince educators to buy certain products, services or to adapt certain techniques for use in schools. a. "scientifically - based" b. "research based" c. "proven" d. all of the above

Q: Which of the following student groups are most affected by the traditional discipline policies? a. minority students b. male students c. low income students d. all of the above

Q: Many students who receive office referrals and/or detentions are repeat offenders. This means that this type of reactive discipline is a. effective for these students. b. necessary for these students. c. not working for these students. d. none of the above

Q: Mr. Brown asked the parents of one of his students to meet with him. He acknowledged their demanding work schedule and agreed to meet with them early before his regular arrival time. He explained to them that their daughter was having some behavior problems in his classroom. He said that he needed their help to better know their daughter. What elements of a good relationship did Mr. Brown use? a. integrity b. respect c. mutual interest d. all of the above

Q: Students with behavior challenges are students who require _______________. a. differential management techniques b. more structure c. possibly more individualized instruction d. all of the above

Q: Mr. Covey is a new teacher to his school this year. He understands the importance of positive, collaborative teacher-parent relationships. He initiated early contact with the parents of his students. As parent conference day approached, he asked a veteran teacher for advice about making parent meetings as productive as possible. Which of the following would be a part of the advice he received? a. Take steps to ensure that parents feel welcome in the educational setting. b. Keep the meetings on a strict timetable: no meeting should go longer than scheduled. c. Use terminology that is understood by everyone rather than jargon. d. a and c

Q: Mr. Williams teaches sixth grade science. Each morning he stands in the hallway and greats each of his students by name. Which of the three tiers of prevention and supports is Mr. Williams using? a. universal level supports b. targeted level supports c. tertiary level interventions d. a and b

Q: School and classroom strategies that promote positive social behavior and academic success for all students are _______________ to preventing discipline problems. a. prohibitive b. essential c. nonessential d. none of the above

Q: A 2004 survey of teachers regarding discipline problems and policies indicated that minor behavioral infractions continue to be problematic. a. true b. false

Q: The less time teachers spend on discipline problems, the more time they have to teach. a. true b. false

Q: Reactive measures save instructional time for teachers and administrators. a. true b. false

Q: The little things we say and do have an impact on student behavior. a. true b. false

Q: Which of the following characteristics are potential dimensions of challenging behaviors? a. frequency and intensity b. age appropriateness c. type of behavior d. all of the above

Q: Teachers can take steps to prevent most challenging behavior. a. true b. false