Principles of teaching 2

JUDITH ANNE N. TOMOGON

1. Which is in accordance with the “withitness” principle of classroom management of Kounin?

A. Student is with his teacher in everything he teaches.

B. Teacher is fully aware of what is happening in his classroom.

C. Students agree to disagree in class discussions.

D. Both parents and teachers are involved in the education of children.

2. Which practice helps the teacher maximize time for instruction?

A. Employ a reactive approach to discipline.

B. Maximize discipline time.

C. Avoid classroom routine; they make your students robots.

D. Minimize discipline time.

3. Which is sound classroom management practice?

A. Be reactive in approach.

B. Occupy students with extremely difficult task.

C. Be preventive in approach.

D. Give students very task to lighten their load.

4. A sound advice for classroom managers is “Nip the problem in the bud.” What does this mean?

A. Assume a reactive posture in classroom management.

B. Be proactive in management approach.

C. Reinforce positive behavior.

D. Treat minor disturbance calmly.

5. Which seating arrangement has been proven to be effective for learning?

A. Flexible to suit varied activities

B. Fixed arrangement to maximize instructional time.

C. A combination of fixed and flexible arrangement.

D. Any seat arrangement to suit varied learning styles.

The following scenario is for items 6-9

 Miss Mabuhay involves her sixth grades in the establishment of classroom rules and procedures.
During class meetings, students can raise issues about the rules and even about the consequences and
rewards related to those rules. But Miss Mabuhay is also very clear that some issues are not up for
discussion. “This is one, Miss Mabuhay gets to decide on her own”, she states when appropriate. Very
early in the year, the students know there is no point arguing she makes this declaration.

6. Which describes her classroom management approach?

I. Assertive III. Consultative

II. Laissez faire

A. I and III C. I only

B. II and III D. II only

7. Is it sound for Miss Mabuhay to state clearly before her class that there are some issues which are
not up for discussion?

A. Yes, provided the class is informed at an appropriate time.

B. Yes, provided the class agrees.

C. No, it is undemocratic.

D. No, it projects the teachers as a domineering figure.

8. To be effective, which is the best time to discuss rules, procedures, rewards and consequences
based on Miss Mabuhay’s experience?

A. The first day of the school year

B. The middle part of the school year

C. As the need arises

D. Integrated in the teaching of the subjects

9. On which belief in class discipline is Miss Mabuhay’s classroom management anchored?

A. It is a shared responsibility of teacher and students.

B. It is the sole responsibility of teacher.

C. It is the ultimate responsibility of students.

D. It is achieved only when teacher dominates the classroom.

The following scenario is for items 10-14

Miss Cruz, a beginning teacher, is having problems with her unruly class. In submitting their
homework, all students stand to give their homework personally to her. Before the bell rings for dismissal,
the boys have their backpacks on their backs ready to go. When the bell rings, they rush to the door, the
chairs get disarranged; some girls get hit and hurt.
 During lessons Ms. Cruz gets disrupted by three students talking and laughing. Before she can stop
them the whole class is already engaged in unnecessary talk. She ends up spending more time disciplining
students than teaching. At the end of the days she is exhausted.

10. To what can you trace Miss Cruz’s class discipline problem?

I. Absence of established classroom routines

II. Absence of clear rules from the start

III. Poor seating arrangement

A. I and II C. II and III

B. I only D. II only

11. Which proactive technique should Miss Cruz employ preferably business academic approach?

A. Reward those having and punish those misbehaving.

B. Single out those misbehaving and detain them after class.

C. Separate the boys’ seat arrangement from that of the girls.

D. Keep students engaged in a learning task.

12. How’s the ripple effect illustrated in the case of Miss Cruz?

A. Miss Cruz gets exhausted at the end of the day.

B. The misbehavior of three students escalates.

C. Miss Cruz spends more time disciplining than teaching.

D. All students stand up to submit an assignment to Miss Cruz.

13. Which is the most effective way of dealing with the three misbehaving students immediately?

A. Assign them to separate seats.

B. Call their attention and warn them sternly in the presence of the class.

C. Detain them after class.

D. Stop the class proceedings then tell the three students you will write letters to their parents.

14. To avoid such an unruly scenario, which should Miss Cruz do?

A. Punish those who don’t behave.

B. Project a threatening personality.

C. Spell out rules on procedures at the very start of the class.

D. Threaten the misbehaving students with punishment.

15. Which of the following items is NOT part of the physical classroom management?

A. Personal Grooming C. Acoustic

B. Ventilation D. Lighting

16. Which among the aspects of personal classroom management greatly affects the rate of learning
(absorption of knowledge)?

A. Personal grooming

B. Voice of the teacher

C. Manner of dressing

D. Personal graciousness

17. To make the students get focused in the discussion, what must you do especially your students
are unruly and noisy?

A. Employ innovative strategies.

B. Explore various means of giving sanctions.

C. Ignore the students who are misbehaving.

D. Refer the unruly and noisy pupils to the Guidance Office.

18. What is the initial step that a homeroom adviser must do at the beginning of the class?

A. Get to know each member of the class.

B. Prepare a seat plan.

C. Secure the class list.

D. Memorize the names of the students.

19. In preparing your seat plan, what must you consider?

I. Interview your students.

II. Know their physical illness

III. Get to know their needs.

A. I C. I and III

B. II and III D. I, II and III

20. When the class seems unruly during the discussion, what is the best technique to employ?

A. Let them stand for a while.

B. Prepare unfreezers / energizers.

C. Stop the discussion.

D. Ignore the students who are making noise.

21. What must you establish at the beginning of the class to ensure order and discipline?

A. Elect the classroom officers.

B. Set your rules and expectations.

C. Impose your sanctions for erring students.

D. Let them know that you are firm and strict.

22. Why do we need to establish classroom routines?

A. To make our work easy

B. To minimize problems in class

C. To ensure order and discipline

D. To promote organization in class

23. How will you help the shy and timid students in your class?

A. Let them be as they are.

B. Encourage them to join as many activities in class.

C. Treat them naturally.

D. Refer them to the Guidance Office.

24. How will you put to optimum use the leadership skills of your students?

A. Empower them to initiate activities in class.

B. Let them just do what they please.

C. Refrain from calling them all the time.

D. Recognize their leadership skills.

25. How will you prevent truancy among students?

A. Check attendance regularly.

B. Allocate budget for each student.

C. Improve sanctions on absentees.

D. Prepare your lessons effectively at all times.

26. What will the most effective way of dealing with non-participative students?

A. Employ engaging and enjoyable activities.

B. Let them do what please them.

C. Refer the matter to the Guidance Counselor.

D. Give them the grades they deserve based on their performance.

27. Corporal punishment is punishable by law. How can you instill discipline through non-violent
means?

A. Refrain from admitting erring students.

B. Refer all disciplinary measures to the Students Affairs Office.

C. Establish your policies and give your expectations at the beginning of the class.

D. Ignore disciplinary problems.

28. There is a statement that says, “No amount of good instruction will come on without good
classroom management.” Which of the following best explain this statement?

A. Classroom management is important to effect good instruction.

B. There must be classroom management for instruction to yield good outcomes/ results.

C. Classroom management means good instruction.

D. Good instruction is equal to effective classroom management.

29. What is the systematic manner of providing the right amount of assistance to the learner to
effectively acquire a skill?

A. Scaffolding

B. Guidance

C. Counseling

D. Tutoring

30. As a teacher, one has to be properly dressed at all times in all occasions. This is part of the personal
classroom management of teacher. Why is this important?

I. Teachers must be role models.

II. Teachers must always be presentable.

III. Teachers must look dignified at all times.

IV. Teachers are also models in observing proper dress code.

A.I and II C. I, II and III

B.I, II, III and IV D. II and IV

31. Giving rewards is one way to motivate students to behave properly at all times. What is the best
positive reinforcement which can be employed?

A. Acknowledgement the potential of each student

B. Giving medals for every good work done

C. Praising them for good work only

D. Distributing tokens / materials for every best work

32. To create order and discipline in the class, various classroom management techniques are
employed by teachers. Which is a proactive technique?

A. Giving sanctions commensurate to the offence

B. Reinforcing good work by giving praiseworthy comments

C. Referring unruly behavior only when necessary

D. Writing reports / referrals only when all the possible means have been explored

33. To discipline unruly students. Teacher H always tells his students “Remember, I am the person in
authority here. I have the power to pass or fail you.” Do you agree with Teacher H’s reference to power?

A. No, his authority is not meant to be used to pass or fail students.

B. Yes, passing and failing are in the hands of a teacher.

C. Yes, one may use the power given you to blackmail students.

D. We need more date to give a categorical answer.

34. Which situation does good classroom management reflect?

A. Noise and disorder are absent in the classroom.

B. Teacher is in full control of class interaction.

C. Learners are actively participating in the activity.

D. Learners and teachers are doing their own thing.

35. When school children become mischievous, explosive, rebellious or apathetic, the teacher should
first look in to the prevailing classroom management practice. What should be the first step for the
teacher to do?

A. Go out your classroom and make a home visit of all the children to find out home background.

B. Check on the appropriateness of the task assigned for each learner.

C. Change or move the classroom decoration, equipment and audio visual that cause the pupils’
misbehavior

D. Conduct Action Research on the behavior of the children at home and community.
36. Suppose two of your students fought in class while the lesson was going on. What would be your
immediate response?

A. Take the two students immediately to the principal’s office.

B. Settle the issues immediately even of you have to stop the lesson.

C. Stop the fight and place the two boys in different corners.

D. Refer to the class who is the winner in the fight.

37. Under where does scaffolding encourage children to discover and learn?

A. Metacognitive theory

B. Behaviorist Theory

C. Cognitive Theory

D. Gestalt Theory

38. Which of the following values can be acquired because of the use of routine?

A. value of time

B. poise and self-confidence

C. communication skills

D. intellectual and emotional development

39. Of prime importance in coping with discipline problems are the teacher’s personal attributes as,

I. Patience III. Concern and caring attitude

II. Compassion IV. Respect and trust for others

Which qualities are proven by research to be effective in preventing discipline problems?

A. I, II, III, IV C. II, III, IV

B. I, II, IV D. I, III, IV

40. What disciplinary means below is the most wholesome?

A. The teacher talks sarcastically so that the pupil will feel the guilt because of his offense.

B. The teacher encourages the offender to talk and helps the pupil to recognize his fault and admit the
need for its correction.

C. The individual should suffer corporal punishment.

D. So that the offender will not be humiliated, the whole group should be punished.

41. Which of the following is a preventive measure of discipline?

A. loss of privilege

B. private conferences with pupils

C. using different methods of teaching

D. seating arrangement to remove the pupil from the influence of others

42. The monitorial system of management is ____________.

A. democratic C. individualistic

B. undemocratic D. autocratic

43. It is well to routinize the passing of books and supplies so that __________.

A. there is economy of time

B. confusion will be avoided

C. the teacher’s work will be made easier

D. desirable attitudes will be developed

44. Which has the greatest influence in classroom control?

A. favorable working conditions

B. teaching personality of the teacher

C. well-equipped classroom

D. a strict principal

45. Which of the following is a good form of punishment?

A. making the child rewrite his lessons ten times

B. reducing the grade of the pupil because of poor conduct

C. withdrawal from the pupil the privilege to join a club or competition

D. use of pupil’s misbehavior as an example for others not to follow

46. Which of the following is NOT the best way to check attendance?

A. the use of a monitor

B. the calling of the names of the pupils one by one

C. alphabetical arrangement of seats

D. the use of a cardboard diagram or seat plan

47. The requirement of a pupil to report to the principal in cases of misdemeanor is _____________
means of discipline.
A. a less desirable

B. a desirable

C. an undesirable

D. a good and acceptable

48. Which of the following is not a result of good classroom management?

A. an inquisitive mind

B. developmental of desirable traits

C. favorable working conditions

D. confusion

49. The teacher cannot order the suspension of a pupil from the class. This statement is:

A. false C. true

B. partly true D. a case to case basis

50. Which of the following is the most serious offense in the classroom?

A. cheating

B. discourteous language

C. whispering and giggling

D. clowning