[OBJECTIVE]
Subject: Classroom Management
Time Allowed: 15 Minutes
Max Marks: 10
NOTE: Attempt this Paper on this Question Sheet only. Please encircle the correct option. Division of marks is given in front of each question. This Paper will be collected back after expiry of time limit mentioned above.
Part-I Answer the following Questions, cutting and overwriting are not allowed. (10)
- Creating a happy and productive learning environment so all students can learn is called ___________.
- Classroom leadership b. Classroom management
- Classroom learning d. Classroom evaluation
- Can be enhanced by the teachers through effective classroom management.
- Students beliefs in themselves b. Students willingness to follow classroom rules and procedures
- Students interest in pleasing the teacher
- Students ability to fit in with peers in the classroom setting
- 3. The seating arrangement in a classroom can influence student’s :
- Wisdom b. Understanding of lesson
- Behavior patterns d. Control on other students
- A teacher is a ___________ in the constructivist view of classroom management.
- Servant b. Facilitator
- Employee d. Dictator
- Which of the following is the pre-requisite for a good teacher?
- Classroom management skills b. Organizational management skills
- School management skills d. Conflict management skills
- Which of the following method a teacher may use if a student disrupts him in class during the lesson?
- Have a private discussion with student b. Stop teaching and punish him
- Cue the student and punish him d, Call the parents of the student
- Which of the following measure(s) a teacher may take for effective classroom management.
- Manage behavioral problems b. Explain rules and procedures of the classroom clearly
- Avoid corporal punishment d. All of the above
- Which of the following is the most readily available reinforcement to a teacher in the classroom?
- Homework b. Exploitation
¢. Discipline d. Praise
- Awarding grades, ribbons, or certificates to the students on their performances are example of reinforces.
- Token b. Psychological
- Social d. Activity
- Which of the following is/are the best strategy/strategies for minimizing behavioral problems ia the classroom?
- Using punishment in the classroom
- Setting clear and simple rules and maintaining them
- Maintaining good relationships with all students.
- Both b & c.
[SUBJECTIVE]
Subject: Classroom Management
Time Allowed: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Max Marks: 50
NOTE: ATTEMPT THIS (SUBJECTIVE) ON SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED
Part-II Give Short Answers, Each question carries equal marks. (10×2=20)
Q#1: What is the ultimate purpose of effective classroom management?
Q#2: Give examples of difficult behaviors which can be tolerated and which require punishment in a classroom.
Q#3: Briefly describe the importance of a teacher in classroom management with relevant examples?
Q#4: Briefly describe the importance of seating arrangements for learning experiences in a classroom.
Q#5: Discuss briefly how a teacher can create positive classroom environment for student responsibility.
Part-III Give Brief Answers, Each question carries equal marks. (10×3=30)
Q#3 Suppose you are an elementary school teacher, what incentive systems you will use for classroom setting. Your answer will be evaluated on the basis of relevant examples and arguments.
Q#4: Explain in detail] the effect of various kinds of classroom organizations on students behaviors. Give examples to support your answer.
Q#5: Discuss in detail the use of displays and visuals for enhancing the learning environment in an elementary classroom. Your answer will be evaluated on the basis of relevant examples and arguments.
[OBJECTIVE]
Subject: Classroom Management
Time Allowed: 10 Minutes
Maximum Marks: 10
NOTE: Attempt this Paper on this Question Sheet only. Please encircle the correct option. Division of marks is given in front of each question. This Paper will be collected back after expiry of time limit mentioned above.
Part-I Encircle the correct option, cutting and overwriting is not allowed. (10)
1. Which of the following features about classrooms were identified by Doyle (2006)?
a) Classrooms have histories and events are often unpredictable
b) They are multidimensional and public spaces
c) Activities occur at the same time and things happen quickly
d) All of these
2. Who recommended that effective classroom design should reduce congestion, ensure that teachers can see all students, ensure that materials are accessible and allow students to easily observe teaching?
a) Barbetta, Norona and Bicard (2005) b) Shin and Koh (2007)
c) Evertson, Emmer and Worsha (2006) d) Herring and Wahler (2003)
3. Which of the following definitions is consistent with movement management? –
a) Encouraging all students in a variety of challenging activities rather than focusing on one or two pupils
b) Being aware of everything that is going on in the classroom
c) Having the ability to supervise several activities at once
d) Maintaining smoothness and continuity in lessons
4. Which of the following statements reflects a contingency contract programme?
a) The teacher draws up a contract with each student describing what they must do in order to earn certain privileges
b) Tokens are used as incentives during everyday classroom activities
c) Measures are put into place to stop any negative reinforcement within the classroom
d) None of these
5. Kohn (1993) presented which of the following arguments?
a) Improving classroom conduct does not ensure academic learning
b) Behavioral approaches are techniques for controlling pupils, doing things ¢o them rather than with them
c) Rewards may decrease intrinsic motivation for interesting activities
d) Rewarding pupils may decrease interest in learning for its own sake
6. How many characteristics did Kounin (1970) identify in his work discussing effective teachers and the ability to prevent problems?
a) 3 b) 4
c) 6 d) 8
7. Santrock and Halonen (2006) emphasized the importance of which of the following in classroom management?
a) Using grammar correctly b) Effective listening
c) Speaking at an appropriate pace d) Using vocabulary that matched the level of the student
8. Which of the following statements reflects a contingency contract programme?
a) The teacher draws up a contract with each student describing what they must do in order to earn certain privileges
b) Tokens are used as incentives during everyday classroom activities
c) Measures are put into place to stop any negative reinforcement within the classroom
d) None of these
9. Which of the following points is one of the three reasons for effective classroom management?
a) It allows pupils to manage their own learning b) It permits increased learning time
c) It allows pupils to manage their own learning d) It permits greater allocation of workloads to teaching assistants.
10. Who recommended that effective classroom design should reduce congestion, ensure that teachers can see all students, ensure that materials are accessible and allow students to easily observe teaching?
a) Barbetta, Norona and Bicard (2005) b) Shin and Koh (2007)
c) Evertson, Emmer and Worsha (2006) d) Herring and Wahler (2003)
[SUBJECTIVE]
Subject: Classroom Management
Time Allowed: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Maximum Marks: 50
NOTE: ATTEMPT THIS (SUBJECTIVE) ON THE SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED.
Part-II Give short answer, each answer carries equal marks. (20)
Q#1: Write down the elements of “classroom management” in the context of elementary education?
Q#2: Define classroom organization?
Q#3: Enlist resources for learning?
Q#4: What are the physical facilities to enhance the learning environment?
Q#5: What is record keeping system in classroom?
Part-III Give detailed answer, each answer carries equal marks. (30)
Q#1: Describe in details about the design of effective learning, including classroom environment, seating arrangement, facilities etc, explain with examples?
Q#2: Explain the strategies for managing potential disciplinary issues in classroom before they become problems?
Q#3: How to maximize student success and minimize behavioral problems in classroom?
