3rd Quiz

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

As you plan and prepare for an upcoming lesson, you think about what your students want and need.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

You wonder if students will find the lesson interesting and relevant to their lives.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

To support the interest of the students, and their valuing of the lesson, you prepare some resources in advance so that they can see how interesting and how important the lesson truly is.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

To better engage students in the lesson, you create a challenging activity for students to do, and you create some engaging questions to piqué their interest.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

As the class period begins, you invite your students’ input and suggestions before finalizing the day’s lesson plan, letting your students know that you welcome and value their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

To motivate students, you take the time to explain why the lesson is important, how it aligns with their personal goals, and why it is a truly worthwhile thing to do.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

When students encounter difficulties and setbacks, you display patience – giving them the time and space they need to figure out the problem for themselves.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

When students complain and show little or no initiative, you acknowledge and accept their negative feelings, telling them that you understand why they might feel that way, given the difficulty and complexity of the lesson.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

As you talk with your students, you resist any pressuring language such as “you should”, “you must”, and “you have to”. Instead, you communicate your understanding and encouragement.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

You take your students’ perspectives, welcome their thoughts, feelings, and actions into the flow of the lesson.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

As you plan and prepare for an upcoming lesson, you think about what needs to be covered.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

You make a step-by-step plan of what students are supposed to do and when they are supposed to do it.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

As the class period begins, you tell students what to do, monitor their compliance closely, and when needed make it clear that there is no time to waste.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

To keep students on-task, you make sure they follow your directions, obey their assignments, and basically do what they are supposed to do while not doing what they are not supposed to do.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

When students stray off task, you correct them saying, “You should be working now”, “act responsibly”, and “there is time for work and there is time for play – now is a time for work.”

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

To motivate students, you offer little incentives and privileges.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

When students encounter difficulties and setbacks, you intervene quickly to show and tell them the right way to do it.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

When they do what you tell them to do and when they produce right answers, you smile and give your praise.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

When they don’t do what you tell them to do and when they misbehave, you make it clear that you are in charge and that it is your responsibility to make sure that they act responsibly and complete their work.

Is this a matter of autonomy-supportive teaching or controlled teaching?

You take a “no-nonsense” attitude and make sure students do what you tell them to do, even if it means you need to push and pressure them into doing what they are supposed and required to do.