Chapter 5 Food for Thought

1. In your view, what is “classroom management” and what are the characteristics of effective classroom managers?
2. What strategies can teachers use in structuring their classroom environment?
3. Define the term “functional assessment.” Why is it important for teachers to conduct functional assessment? 
4. What steps should teachers go through in conducting functional assessment?
5. What strategies should special and general educators use in motivating students to engage in desirable classroom behaviors?
6. As one of the individuals in your school district responsible for providing workshop presentations for teachers in your school building, describe the strategies you would advise teachers to use in dealing with inappropriate classroom behaviors.