Some problem behaviors stem from students' misunderstandings about what the teacher expects of them during activities. What is the most appropriate strategy to use in this case?
A) Engage the students in improved communication and relationship building.
B) Clarify class rules, routines, and expectations.
C) Design structured class activities that are appropriate for the skill level of the individual students so that rewards and recognition can be earned for showing consistent improvement rather than exhibiting problem behaviors.
D) Talk with the students, help them with goal setting, encourage working hard at self-improvement, and give extra praise contingent on self-improvement.

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Clarifying class rules, routines, and expectations is the most appropriate strategy in this case as it addresses the root cause of the problem behavior. Once students understand what is expected of them during activities, they are more likely to engage in appropriate behavior. Engaging in improved communication and relationship building, designing structured class activities, and goal setting may also be helpful strategies but may not directly address the misunderstanding of expectations.

Some Problem Behaviors Stem from Students' Misunderstandings About What the Teacher