Ms. Girardi,a sixth-grade teacher,is explaining an assignment. She notices two students passing notes to one another. While continuing to discuss the assignment,she moves toward the students and confiscates the written notes. Then she walks back to the front of the class without discontinuing her lecture and asks Mark (who seems to be daydreaming)to answer a question. This scenario best illustrates which one of the following classroom management skills?
A)Negative reinforcement
B)Withitness
C)Scaffolding
D)Planning for transitions

Question

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Withitness is the ability of a teacher to be aware of what is happening in all parts of the classroom at all times. In this scenario, Ms. Girardi is able to notice the students passing notes while continuing to discuss the assignment, which demonstrates her withitness.

Ms Girardi,a Sixth-Grade Teacher,is Explaining an Assignment