Deck 13: Apply Your Knowledge: Use the Decision-Making Model of Child Guidance

Question 1

Name and explain the building blocks of the decision-making model of guiding children.

Answer 1

No answer

Question 2

How does the decision-making model benefit children?

Answer 2

No answer

Question 3

Explain, in your own words, the meaning of an "eclectic"approach to guiding children.

Answer 3

No answer

Question 4

Use the decision-making model to write a guidance plan intended to support a child.

Question 5

What is the main focus of the decision-making model?

A) to use social learning theory to guide children
B) to use family systems theory to guide children
C) to figure out how to form partnerships with parents
D) to figure out, logically, how to solve guidance problems
E) B and C

Question 6

The decision-making model:

A) strives to avoid getting caught up in emotion in the process
B) strives for a high level of emotion in the process
C) takes a fully conscious approach to making decisions
D) A and C
E) B and C

Question 7

Which is true about making good guidance and discipline decisions?

A) is just common sense
B) is something that teachers know how to do automatically
C) is something that a teacher needs to practice
D) is impossible
E) A and B

Question 8

Teachers need ________ in order to engage in the decision-making model.

A) an understanding of how children develop
B) an understanding of the rules of discussion
C) an attitude about authority
D) a belief in the plasticity of discussion
E) none of these

Question 9

According to the textbook, a teacher needs ________ to do the decision-making model well.

A) access to appropriate technology
B) access to software
C) ability to use several different guidance strategies
D) ability to use relational-contextual theory
E) none of these

Question 10

What do professionals using the decision-making model understand?

A) that children have greater responsibility than adults in guidance situations
B) that adults have greater responsibility than children in guidance situations
C) that adults and children have equal amounts of responsibility in guidance situations
D) do not think about who has responsibility in guidance situations

Question 11

Teachers using an eclectic approach to guiding children:

A) rely mainly on one theory
B) rely mainly on strategies from social learning theory
C) use the most sensible strategies from many theories
D) understand strategies from many theories
E) C and D

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the eclectic approach to guiding children?

A) It accommodates different children's needs.
B) It acknowledges children's different backgrounds.
C) It includes thinking about children's families.
D) It is a one-size-fits-all approach.
E) all of these

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct order in the steps in the decision-making model?

A) observe, decide, take action, reflect
B) reflect, observe, decide, take action
C) take action, observe, decide, reflect
D) take action, reflect, observe, decide
E) Correct order is not given.

Question 14

Which is true about the eclectic approach to guiding children?

A) It is flexible.
B) It is individualized.
C) It relies on a teacher's personal strengths.
D) none of these
E) A, B, and C

Question 15

Guiding children with the best ideas from different theories and strategies is called the ________ approach to guidance.

A) decision-making
B) high-scope
C) eclectic
D) theoretical

Question 16

A written document based on the process that is part of the decision-making model and outlines how a teacher will support a child is a:

A) functional behavior assessment
B) guidance plan
C) curriculum map
D) none of the above

Question 17

Those teachers who use the decision-making model successfully:

A) possess a specific knowledge base about guidance
B) have specific child guidance skills
C) respect all children and families
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 18

According to the textbook, the most essential knowledge needed for guiding children is:

A) information about children's families
B) information about children's past challenging behaviors
C) information about how children develop
D) information about children's likes and dislikes

Question 19

Teaching professionals require skills related to:

A) managing the layout of the classroom well
B) managing the schedule well
C) managing the curriculum well
D) managing classroom activities well
E) all of the above

Question 20

A child who loudly interrupts adults may require:

A) social skills training
B) limit setting
C) a different way to get the adult's attention
D) any or all of the above
E) both A and C but not B

Question 21

All of the following may contribute to children having tougher challenging issues except:

A) children whose families move frequently
B) children whose parents use an authoritative parenting style
C) children who are abused
D) children who live in poverty
E) children who live in drug-infested neighborhoods

Question 22

The decision-making model is appropriate for use with:

A) everyday discipline encounters
B) more difficult behavior and issues
C) the need to change the context or setting in some way
D) the need for a teacher to examine her own practices
E) all of the above

Question 23

When should a teacher refer a child for outside help?

A) for problem behaviors beyond the teacher's expertise
B) for special education services
C) for assistance addressing child abuse and neglect
D) all of the above
E) both B and C but not A

Question 24

Using the decision-making model helps children:

A) learn when to be assertive
B) become self-responsible
C) develop healthy self-control
D) honor and respect themselves and others
E) all of the above