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.

Ms. Levine has her students grade each other’s papers, and then she records the grade in her gradebook. According to our textbook authors, the practice of having students grade each other’s papers

When students are working in groups, the teacher is primarily focused on monitoring students, facilitating their interactions, and giving feedback.

Leanna, one of your fifth-graders, has been blurting out random comments all day. You finally say, “What’s with you? Why do you keep talking out of turn when you know it’s not acceptable?” Questioning Leanna’s behavior is likely to lead to a solution to the problem.

Ms. Lee has decided to use an incentive system to improve behavior in her fifth-grade class, which has become noisy, rowdy, and frequently off-task. Ms Lee tells her students that she will give each of them a card to keep at their desks and that each day that they do not yell, leave their seats without permission, or push and shove each other while entering the room, they will each earn 5 points. However, whenever they engage in one of these behaviors they will lose one point. Students who accumulate 15 points per week will be allowed to participate in special Friday activities, such as viewing a movie, a popcorn party, or free time activity. A disadvantage of Ms. Lee’s system is that

Benji, a student in your class, exhibits some behaviors that aren’t typical to other children in your class. At first, you thought he was extremely gifted and likely to be an overachiever, but as time has passed, you have realized that although he can tell you facts and can learn information quickly, he can’t really apply his new knowledge. He also has difficulty getting along with his peers and has an almost all-consuming interest in comic books. He also becomes very upset if something unexpected happens in class. As you’ve gotten to know Benji, you begin to suspect that he may be exhibiting characteristics of