Jeff Davis was explaining the procedure for finding percentages to his seventh graders. While Jeff illustrated the procedure, Chris, in the second desk from the front of the room, was periodically poking Erin, who sat across from him. She then kicked Chris in the leg. Josh, sitting behind Erin, poked her in the arm with his pencil. Jeff didn't respond to the students' actions. After a second poke, Erin swung her arm back and hit Josh on the shoulder. Erin Jeff said evenly looking Erin in the eye. We keep our hands to ourselves. Which of the following is the best assessment of Jeff's intervention?
a. It was effective because Jeff's verbal and nonverbal behaviors were consistent.
b. It was ineffective because Jeff demonstrated a lack of withitness.
c. It was effective because Jeff used a desist to stop Erin's behavior.
d. It was ineffective because Jeff should have punished Erin, since she broke one of the classroom rules.
Question 2
You have a rule stating that students speak only when given permission. As your students are doing a seat-work assignment, Gustavo whispers something across the aisle and then quickly turns back to his work. Based on the discussion of the intervention continuum in the chapter, which of the following is the best course of action?
a. Ignore the behavior, since it was brief.
b. Desist the behavior immediately, to prevent it from happening again.
c. Apply a logical consequence, so Gustavo will understand why the behavior is inappropriate.
d. Remind Gustavo of the rule, and suggest that he come to you if he has a question.
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