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abuse

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physical, sexual, or emotional mistreatment of others

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acknowledge and restate

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classroom management strategy that verbally acknowledges student protests then restates expected behavior.

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anecdotal records

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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

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assistive technology

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wheelchairs, computers, hearing aids, etc

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authoritarian

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teaching style which demands immediate and unquestioning student obedience

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Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

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a plan written by the IEP team for an individual student that outlines specific actions and positive reinforcement to decrease undesirable behavior

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blood born pathogens

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bacteria, viruses, or other disease causing agents transmitted through blood

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Blooms Taxonomy

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6 levels of thinking. lowest to highest, knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. commonly used for developing student questions

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body fluids

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blood , urine, saliva

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brainstorming

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strategy used to generate lots of ideas in a short period of time. evaluation is not involved, this is a spring board for ideas.

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captain

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group leader in cooperative learning situation. keeps team on task

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captivate and redirect

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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

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clean up captain

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responsible student role encouraging and supervising classroom clean up

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coercive

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attempt to achieve obedience through use of threats or force. this method compels students to obey through fear of consequence

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common sense trap

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a classroom management trap trying to motivate students by restating expectations. this is unsuccessful because there is no incentive to change behavior

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concept mapping

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teaching strategy for organizing information about a topic. key words are connected to the main topic in a visual "web"

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confidentiality

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keeping student information private (grades, medical concerns, etc)

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consequences

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designated reaction to either positive or negative behavior

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consequential behavior

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behavior that has impact on the learning enviorment

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cooperative enviorment

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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

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criticism trap

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classroom management trap that involves shaming students into appropriate behavior. this attention actually encourages more poor behavior and creates a negative classroom atmosphere

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despair and pleading trap

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a classroom management trap resorting to pleading with students to behave. students are rarely compelled to behave out of pity for the teacher

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disability

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a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

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Disabled

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Having a physical or mental condition that limits their movements, senses, or activities

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dove rules

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rule for brainstorming D:don't judge ideas O:original and offbeat ideas V:volume of ideas, get lots! E:everyone participates

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due care and caution

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the expected level of care and caution that an ordinarily reasonable person would exercise in any given situation.

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early finisher

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a learning activity for individuals that complete assignments earlier than the rest of the group (crossword puzzles, silent reading, etc)

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echo the correct response

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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.

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emergency situations

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an unexpected situation requiring prompt action to maintain the safety of students and staff (fire, bomb threat, floor, earthquake, shooting)

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evacuation map

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map showing the closest emergency exits as well as the recommended route for reaching these exits from any given location.

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evacuation procedure

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actions to be taken in the event that students must leave the school building due to an emergency situation

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expectations

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established standards for student behavior. also referred to as 'classroom rules'

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facilitator

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one who enables another in accomplishing a goal (teachers facilitate student learning)

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field trip

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an educational activity where students travel to a location other than the school.

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frequency

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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)

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gifted and talented students

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students who demonstrate above average ability, commitment, and advanced creativity. special programs are often used to challenge these students.

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graphic organizers

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visual representation to help organize data

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group work strategies

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strategies that allow students to work in small groups while learning and teaching each other information

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higher level questioning

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asking questions that require more that recalling facts. often implement use of comparing, synthesizing, summarizing, classifying, or evaluating known information

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homework assignments

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worksheets or assignments which students are supposed to complete at home after school

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i understand

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a classroom management strategy used to acknowledge and stop student protests followed by redirecting the students attention without becoming emotionally involved

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individual education plan (IEP)

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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.

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IEP team

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a group of educational and related services personnel who develop and carryout the IEP

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incentives

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student rewards that provide motivation for appropriate behavior

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inclusion

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involving students with disabilities as active participants in general education activities

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inconsequential behavior

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student behavior that may or may not be annoying which does not significantly detract from the learning environment

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instructive language

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directions, expectations, or rules that instruct students on what they are supposed to do or what is expected of them.

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intrinsic motivation

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motivation based upon an internal and personal reward such as a sense of satisfaction or pride in a job well done

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jigsaw learning

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when students first learn information in one group and then teach the information in another group

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KWL chart

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a learning strategy that begins by identifying what the learner wants to know about the topic

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least restrictive environment

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a term regarding the education rights of students with disabilities having a similar learning environment as their able peers

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lesson kickstarter

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strategies that help a teacher to access the students prior knowledge on a subject

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lesson plans

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a detailed set of instructions that outline class activities for the day

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mainstream

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the enrollment of a student with disabilities in regular classes by exercising their least restrictive learning environment rights

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materials manager

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the student in a group setting who is responsible for materials

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medication

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any substance used to treat disease, injury, or pain

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monitor

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to supervise students

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motivators

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consequences that inspire and encourage students to accomplish tasks

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multiculturalism

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any difference between students regarding race, religion, or culture.

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negative consequences

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undesirable actions that are designated as a punishment when established standards for behavior are not met

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negative interactions

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any teacher/student interactions verbal or not that occurs when a teacher corrects a student's inappropriate behavior

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neglect

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failure to provide a child under ones care with proper food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical care, or emotional stability.

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nonverbal interactions

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communication that does not involve speaking

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note cards

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index cards with each designated schools information

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off task

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when a student is not appropriately engaged in the assigned material

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on task

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student is actively engaged in the task

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pacing

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the speed at which students are expected to complete tasks

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permission slips

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a document signed by a parent authorizing permission for the student to participate in a specific activity

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physical force

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the inappropriate use of ones body to compel a student to behave

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physical and verbal abuse force trap

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a classroom management trap when the teacher uses force or verbal threats to achieve desired behavior

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positive interactions

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a favorable action between teacher and student

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positive reinforcement

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a positive interaction used to acknowledge appropriate student behavior

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praise

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a positive teacher/student interaction that compliments the students effort/actions

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preventive measures

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actions taken to avert inappropriate behavior

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procedure director

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student role in a group setting responsible for instructions and explanations

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professional dress

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clean, neat, and appropriate clothing for work

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proximity

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the physical distance between student and teacher

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questioning strategy

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an instruction method that involves asking topic related questions to elicit student responses and further questioning and thoughtfulness

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questioning trap

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a classroom management trap in which the teacher wastes time and is drawn off task by unrelated student questions

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recorder

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a student role in a group setting that is responsible for recording information

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re-evaluate the situation

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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

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reinforce

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to encourage a specific student behavior by providing rewards or attention

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reinforce expected behaviors

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to encourage students to continue to behave in an appropriate manner by giving ongoing praise, rewards, or positive attention.

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remove, identify, and redirect

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a strategy for dealing with inappropriate student behavior by removing them, acknowledging disapproval, and providing specific instructions and expectations for future behavior

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restate expectations

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a technique requiring students to restate classroom rules/expectations

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reviewing activities

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recap important events and items students need to remember from the lesson

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rewards

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praise, tokens, or tangible items given to recognize student accomplishment

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risk-free class environment

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students feel comfortable sharing ideas without fear of being ridiculed or criticized

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safe schools policies

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practices adopted by a school district for the purpose of fostering a safe learning environment

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sarcasm trap

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a classroom managment trap that involves making negative remarks aimed at students resulting in a negative classroom atmosphere

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seating chart

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diagram showing where students sit

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sexual harassment

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behavior that is unwanted in a sexual nature

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special duties

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extra teacher responsibilities in addition to usual class activities

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starter activity

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a simple task at the beginning of the day completed without instructions or help

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state the facts

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a direct classroom management technique stating expectations and consequences to get class on task

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stop and redirect

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a classroom management strategy for dealing with inappropriate behavior by stopping current behavior and giving new/additional directions

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substitute teacher report

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a report outlining activities completed, any deviation, and notes on student behavior

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subpack

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a bag filled with teaching materials both professional and personal, rewards, and activity materials

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supervision of students

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to oversee all of the activities of students in ones charge at all times

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threat trap

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a classroom management trap where the teacher uses unrealistic consequences. the teacher loses credibility when failing to follow through on unrealistic consequences

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transitioning

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clear course of action for students to change from one activity to another

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traps

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any of the seven classroom management techniques in which the teacher becomes trapped due to poor choices

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verbal interactions

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communications involving speaking

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verbal force

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inappropriate use of language, tone, or intensity of voice to compel a student to behave

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verbal praise

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spoken compliments on student behavior or effort

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wait time

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pause between when a question is asked and a response is given. the recommended time is 5 - 10 seconds

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whisper technique

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classroom management strategy used to gain attention by using a low voice. students quiet down to hear you

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