Miss Abrams says, I am so frustrated with Jade and Tia They just don't know how to behavethey're always causing distractions in class and talking when they shouldn't. They spend more time in our time-out chair than they do in their desks, and they hate it, but they STILL don't behave when they are allowed to rejoin the class
Which of the following statements would the authors of our text be most likely to make in response to Miss Abrams?
a. Children these days misbehave because their parents have very few concrete ideas about how to discipline them.
b. Perhaps they really don't have the skills to behave the way you want them to, and they're unlikely to learn the skills unless you actively teach them.
c. When we see recurrent misbehavior, we frequently find that the teacher is inconsistent and unfair in the application of rules and consequences.
d. If your current strategy of removing them from the group isn't working, you should give some thought to developing a program of rewards that will motivate them to behave appropriately.
Question 2
Multiple researchers have shown that smooth classroom functioning throughout the year can be traced back to
a. the number of students in the class.
b. the academic level (ability) of the students in the class.
c. the teacher's planning and organization during the first weeks of school.
d. the fact that teachers hold minimal academic expectations for students.