Question

Research indicates that classroom management is most effective when interventions are as brief and unobtrusive as possible. Based on this research, which is the least intrusive intervention for a minor infraction, such as a student briefly whispering to another student and then turning back to work?

a. Ignore the behavior.
b. Use an indirect cue, such a moving near the student.
c. Use a desist, such as a brief reminder that students speak only when given permission.
d. Apply a consequence, such as time out, to maintain consistency in interventions.

Answer 1

The least intrusive intervention for a minor infraction, such as a student whispering to another student in class, would be to use an indirect cue.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on research indicating that classroom management is most effective when interventions are as brief and unobtrusive as possible, the least intrusive intervention for a minor infraction such as a student whispering to another student would be to use an indirect cue, such as moving near the student. This intervention is less obtrusive than applying a consequence, such as time out, and still addresses the behavior by signaling to the student that their behavior should be redirected. Ignoring the behavior may not provide any guidance or feedback to the student, while a desist may be more direct and disruptive than necessary for a minor infraction.