Praxis II PLT 5-9 Test Prep

Category - PRAXIS Principles of Learning and Teaching 5-9

When using eye contact as a strategy for communicating behavioral expectations, teachers should be aware that
  1. Eye contact can be used in all behavior situations once it has been established
  2. Cultural characteristics may affect the way students react to the direct eye contact
  3. No prior instruction is necessary for students to react correctly to direct eye contact
  4. Eye contact is only effective when it is presented with an angry countenance
Explanation
Answer: B - When using eye contact as a strategy for communicating behavioral expectations, teachers should be aware that cultural characteristics may affect the way students react to the direct eye contact. Some cultures, such as the Hmong from China, consider eye contact to be disrespectful and even aggressive in some situations. In Middle Eastern cultures, eye contact is even forbidden between males and females except in certain circumstances. When in doubt, teachers can seek out colleagues with experience, research various cultures, or speak with the student or their family directly to determine what is acceptable.
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