According to Love and Logic, it does not mean anything if the teacher simply lets the students know that if they can’t solve the problem or choose not to…the teacher will do something. The teacher has to tell the students what he/she is exactly going to do.

Amy needs help with an individual assignment. Ms. Periwinkle is working with a small reading group. Which of the following strategies should Ms. Periwinkle avoid having Amy do?

In reality, the focus of any intervention should be

Individual testing of students should be done

Children from impoverished homes may respond inappropriately to being disciplined because their culture has taught them to value “saving face.”

Sometimes when students are exhibiting inappropriate behavior, it is a result of their frustration at lacking the skills they need to perform successfully. In this case, the teacher should

You know that sometimes Bill is work avoidant. Which of the following strategies might be best to try as you encourage him to work steadily and efficiently?

“A consistent teacher never makes exceptions.” This statement is

A child in your class is working on an assignment and cries out, “This is boring!” She stops working. Which of the following responses is appropriate on your part?

It is best to let students learn safety information (procedures for drills, etc.) as specific instances occur, because the first-hand experience will be more meaningful and memorable.