Author Question: Mrs. Sims teaches 5th grade at Horizons Elementary. She has recently received a new student who is ... (Read 126 times)

CBme · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Mrs. Sims teaches 5th grade at Horizons Elementary. She has recently received a new student who is Native American. Mrs. Sims feels he is uninterested and lacks the motivation to learn. What should she do in response to her student's behavior?

a. have conversations with the student as neededto discuss his lack of motivation and disinterest in learning
b. get to know the student and learn about his culture
c. nothing; he will undoubtedly become more comfortable in time
d. explore optional placements for him within the special education program

Question 2

When a teacher greets students at the classroom door or asks about the well-being of a student who has been absent, they are likelyintentionally doing which of the following?

a. communicating subtly that they care about their students
b. monitoring attendance and setting behavioral expectations before students enter the room
c. trying to ensure that their students like them
d. checking to see if students have all needed materials for class