abuse
physical, sexual, or emotional mistreatment of others
acknowledge and restate
classroom management strategy that verbally acknowledges student protests then restates expected behavior.
anecdotal records
records of the time , place, names of individuals involved, description of situation, action taken, and outcome. used in instances of illness, injury, sever misbehavior, or emotional vitriol
assistive technology
wheelchairs, computers, hearing aids, etc
authoritarian
teaching style which demands immediate and unquestioning student obedience
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
a plan written by the IEP team for an individual student that outlines specific actions and positive reinforcement to decrease undesirable behavior
blood born pathogens
bacteria, viruses, or other disease causing agents transmitted through blood
Blooms Taxonomy
6 levels of thinking. lowest to highest, knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. commonly used for developing student questions
body fluids
blood , urine, saliva
brainstorming
strategy used to generate lots of ideas in a short period of time. evaluation is not involved, this is a spring board for ideas.
captain
group leader in cooperative learning situation. keeps team on task
captivate and redirect
2 step strategy to gain attention by whispering, lowering lights, clapping hands, ringing a bell, etc followed by precise instructions. useful for starting or transitioning activities
clean up captain
responsible student role encouraging and supervising classroom clean up
coercive
attempt to achieve obedience through use of threats or force. this method compels students to obey through fear of consequence
common sense trap
a classroom management trap trying to motivate students by restating expectations. this is unsuccessful because there is no incentive to change behavior
concept mapping
teaching strategy for organizing information about a topic. key words are connected to the main topic in a visual "web"
confidentiality
keeping student information private (grades, medical concerns, etc)
consequences
designated reaction to either positive or negative behavior
consequential behavior
behavior that has impact on the learning enviorment
cooperative enviorment
small groups of 3 - 5 students work together to complete an assignment . common student roles are captain, materials manager, recorder, procedure director, and clean up superior
criticism trap
classroom management trap that involves shaming students into appropriate behavior. this attention actually encourages more poor behavior and creates a negative classroom atmosphere
despair and pleading trap
a classroom management trap resorting to pleading with students to behave. students are rarely compelled to behave out of pity for the teacher
disability
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
Disabled
Having a physical or mental condition that limits their movements, senses, or activities
dove rules
rule for brainstorming D:don't judge ideas O:original and offbeat ideas V:volume of ideas, get lots! E:everyone participates
due care and caution
the expected level of care and caution that an ordinarily reasonable person would exercise in any given situation.
early finisher
a learning activity for individuals that complete assignments earlier than the rest of the group (crossword puzzles, silent reading, etc)
echo the correct response
a strategy used to generate a positive and risk free environment where a student can respond without fear of failure. an incorrect answer will be acknowledged then the question and students attention are directed to another student. once the correct answer has been given the question is redirected to the student who gave the incorrect response, the student can now echo the correct response and feel positive.
emergency situations
an unexpected situation requiring prompt action to maintain the safety of students and staff (fire, bomb threat, floor, earthquake, shooting)
evacuation map
map showing the closest emergency exits as well as the recommended route for reaching these exits from any given location.
evacuation procedure
actions to be taken in the event that students must leave the school building due to an emergency situation
expectations
established standards for student behavior. also referred to as 'classroom rules'
facilitator
one who enables another in accomplishing a goal (teachers facilitate student learning)
field trip
an educational activity where students travel to a location other than the school.
frequency
the rate at which an event occurs (in reference to student behavior; e.g. student getting up to sharpen pencil 3 times in 20 mins)
gifted and talented students
students who demonstrate above average ability, commitment, and advanced creativity. special programs are often used to challenge these students.
graphic organizers
visual representation to help organize data
group work strategies
strategies that allow students to work in small groups while learning and teaching each other information
higher level questioning
asking questions that require more that recalling facts. often implement use of comparing, synthesizing, summarizing, classifying, or evaluating known information
homework assignments
worksheets or assignments which students are supposed to complete at home after school
i understand
a classroom management strategy used to acknowledge and stop student protests followed by redirecting the students attention without becoming emotionally involved
individual education plan (IEP)
established plan for students with special learning needs. this is developed by a team of teachers, parents, and professionals. the plan involves goals and services to help achieve them.
IEP team
a group of educational and related services personnel who develop and carryout the IEP
incentives
student rewards that provide motivation for appropriate behavior
inclusion
involving students with disabilities as active participants in general education activities
inconsequential behavior
student behavior that may or may not be annoying which does not significantly detract from the learning environment
instructive language
directions, expectations, or rules that instruct students on what they are supposed to do or what is expected of them.
intrinsic motivation
motivation based upon an internal and personal reward such as a sense of satisfaction or pride in a job well done
jigsaw learning
when students first learn information in one group and then teach the information in another group
KWL chart
a learning strategy that begins by identifying what the learner wants to know about the topic
least restrictive environment
a term regarding the education rights of students with disabilities having a similar learning environment as their able peers
lesson kickstarter
strategies that help a teacher to access the students prior knowledge on a subject
lesson plans
a detailed set of instructions that outline class activities for the day
mainstream
the enrollment of a student with disabilities in regular classes by exercising their least restrictive learning environment rights
materials manager
the student in a group setting who is responsible for materials
medication
any substance used to treat disease, injury, or pain
monitor
to supervise students
motivators
consequences that inspire and encourage students to accomplish tasks
multiculturalism
any difference between students regarding race, religion, or culture.
negative consequences
undesirable actions that are designated as a punishment when established standards for behavior are not met
negative interactions
any teacher/student interactions verbal or not that occurs when a teacher corrects a student's inappropriate behavior
neglect
failure to provide a child under ones care with proper food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical care, or emotional stability.
nonverbal interactions
communication that does not involve speaking
note cards
index cards with each designated schools information
off task
when a student is not appropriately engaged in the assigned material
on task
student is actively engaged in the task
pacing
the speed at which students are expected to complete tasks
permission slips
a document signed by a parent authorizing permission for the student to participate in a specific activity
physical force
the inappropriate use of ones body to compel a student to behave
physical and verbal abuse force trap
a classroom management trap when the teacher uses force or verbal threats to achieve desired behavior
positive interactions
a favorable action between teacher and student
positive reinforcement
a positive interaction used to acknowledge appropriate student behavior
praise
a positive teacher/student interaction that compliments the students effort/actions
preventive measures
actions taken to avert inappropriate behavior
procedure director
student role in a group setting responsible for instructions and explanations
professional dress
clean, neat, and appropriate clothing for work
proximity
the physical distance between student and teacher
questioning strategy
an instruction method that involves asking topic related questions to elicit student responses and further questioning and thoughtfulness
questioning trap
a classroom management trap in which the teacher wastes time and is drawn off task by unrelated student questions
recorder
a student role in a group setting that is responsible for recording information
re-evaluate the situation
an objective second look at class circumstances in an effort to determine if there are underlying reasons why students are unable to stay on task
reinforce
to encourage a specific student behavior by providing rewards or attention
reinforce expected behaviors
to encourage students to continue to behave in an appropriate manner by giving ongoing praise, rewards, or positive attention.
remove, identify, and redirect
a strategy for dealing with inappropriate student behavior by removing them, acknowledging disapproval, and providing specific instructions and expectations for future behavior
restate expectations
a technique requiring students to restate classroom rules/expectations
reviewing activities
recap important events and items students need to remember from the lesson
rewards
praise, tokens, or tangible items given to recognize student accomplishment
risk-free class environment
students feel comfortable sharing ideas without fear of being ridiculed or criticized
safe schools policies
practices adopted by a school district for the purpose of fostering a safe learning environment
sarcasm trap
a classroom managment trap that involves making negative remarks aimed at students resulting in a negative classroom atmosphere
seating chart
diagram showing where students sit
sexual harassment
behavior that is unwanted in a sexual nature
special duties
extra teacher responsibilities in addition to usual class activities
starter activity
a simple task at the beginning of the day completed without instructions or help
state the facts
a direct classroom management technique stating expectations and consequences to get class on task
stop and redirect
a classroom management strategy for dealing with inappropriate behavior by stopping current behavior and giving new/additional directions
substitute teacher report
a report outlining activities completed, any deviation, and notes on student behavior
subpack
a bag filled with teaching materials both professional and personal, rewards, and activity materials
supervision of students
to oversee all of the activities of students in ones charge at all times
threat trap
a classroom management trap where the teacher uses unrealistic consequences. the teacher loses credibility when failing to follow through on unrealistic consequences
transitioning
clear course of action for students to change from one activity to another
traps
any of the seven classroom management techniques in which the teacher becomes trapped due to poor choices
verbal interactions
communications involving speaking
verbal force
inappropriate use of language, tone, or intensity of voice to compel a student to behave
verbal praise
spoken compliments on student behavior or effort
wait time
pause between when a question is asked and a response is given. the recommended time is 5 - 10 seconds
whisper technique
classroom management strategy used to gain attention by using a low voice. students quiet down to hear you