Discussion Question #1

What components are necessary for teaching to be successful? What practices can be used to foster student relationships and communication? Discuss how teachers get to know students and why. Explain what student-centered learning means. How can teachers be responsive to cultural diversity? Define the three types of classroom meetings. (American Psychological Association, 2014; Wolfgang, 2008; Zakrzewski, 2012; Powel, 2013; Neo, Neo, & Tan, 2012; Klingner, Boelé, Linan-Thompson, & Rodriguez, 2014; Glasser, 1969)

Discussion Question #2

What ways can be used to communicate effectively with students? How can teacher effectiveness training increase communication? Describe transitional procedures and what ways lead to difficulties and effectiveness. What is specific praise, why is it used, and how should it be used? (Gordon’s, 2003; Rogers, n.d.; Wolfgang, 2008; Haydon & Musti-Rao, 2011)

Discussion Question #3

What are effective classroom arrangement practices? Why should traffic patterns be considered? Explain what with-it-ness means. Observation is a big part of being an effective teacher. What does observation provide in this context? (Emmer & Evertson, 2008; Evertson & Emmer, 2012; Pressman, 2011)

Discussion Question #4

What are the goals of misbehavior? Which techniques are used for handling misbehavior? How can problem behaviors be assessed? Describe observational techniques used. How is an antecedent behavior consequence (ABC) log used, and what defines A, B, and C? (Dreikurs, 1968; Dreikurs & Cassel, 1972)

Discussion Question #5

What instructional strategies are available for behavior problems? Discuss the guidelines and reasons provided for each. What instructional strategies are available for more serious behavior problems? Think of a situation in which each would be the most appropriate use and why (minor and serious behaviors). (Evertson & Emmer, 2008; Alberto & Troutman, 2012; Flower, McKenna, Muething, Bryant, & Bryant, 2013) Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, 2009; Emmer et al., 2008)

Discussion Question #6

What positive behavioral instructional strategies are used to foster positive behavior? Describe schoolwide positive behavior support. What is a functional behavioral assessment? What are its goals, and when is it used? Discuss the importance of a behavior intervention plan. What impact do you think it has on the student’s behavior? (Lane, 2007; Sugai & Horner, 2009; Sugai & Horner, 2009, p. 309; National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, n.d., para. 1)

Discussion Question #7

What is social competence? How can social skills be assessed? Discuss the instructional strategies that can be used to teach social skills. How would you implement these strategies into your classroom? How can we promote safer schools? Explain the relevance of bullying. What are strategies to address bullying? (Brooks, 2011; White & Loeber, 2008, p. 380; Raskaukas & Scott, 2011; Saylor & Leach, 2009; American Psychological Association Task Force on Violence Directed Against Teachers, 2011)