Based on Guidelines for Gaining and Maintaining Students' Attention, Which

question 91

Multiple Choice

Based on guidelines for gaining and maintaining students' attention, which of the following teachers is using an effective strategy?

• A) Mr. Ganesh is demonstrating a procedure at the front of the room and pauses to say loudly to a student in the back row, "Put away the iPad."
• B) "Let's read our lesson objectives on the board. This lesson is important because it helps us count money."
• C) Mrs. Thornton moves back and forth as she presents a new concept. She never stands still when she makes a presentation,
• D) "This is Monday. Do the same spelling activity we always do on Monday - write each word ten times."

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in regulating wakefulness, sleep-wake transitions, and attention.

Temperament

The combination of innate traits that subconsciously influence a person's behavior and reactions to their environment.

Sociability

The inherent tendency to seek out or enjoy the company of others.

Emotionality

The capacity to experience and express emotions, which includes the ability to process and react to emotional stimuli in a given environment.