Teacher Teasers - False Assumptions

Perceptions about the underlying cause of behavioral problems are mostly based on false assumptions. "She comes from a one parent family", or "His parents are not well off" assumes that a particular behavioral problem may be attributed to a socio-economic or family background. This may be far from the truth. This section contains some examples where false assumptions may be made.

Instructions:

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Which teacher creates a feeling of inferiority in John who has just received 70% in his English exam?

Teacher A: John, I know you can do better than this, you obtained 85% in last term's English exam.
 Teacher B: John, I see that you are continuing to do well in English.

Robert does not open his reading book until you have told him two or three times and have threatened punishment. What is his likely life style?

A: I know I belong when I am the most powerful one.
 B: I know I belong when I am taken care of by others.

Which teacher knows about the purpose of behavior?

Teacher A: Jenny will not clear up after art work; she is so
 Teacher B: Jenny is lazy so that she has me to help her clean up her art materials.

What principle is the teacher violating when she confronts a third grade child at recess time: 'Nathan, you know that it is wrong to steal from other children's lockers'.

A: The basic motivation is to belong.
 B: Life style is patterned and unified.
 C: Deal with behavior in the total group.
 D: Minimize mistakes and deficiencies.