Question

A teacher who is constructively assertive would be most likely to endorse which one of the following aphorisms?a. "Busy hands are happy hands."b. "Don't turn your back on the enemy."c. "There are many reasons for misbehavior, but no excuses."d. "You'll catch more flies with honey than with vinegar."

Answer 1

Answer:c. "There are many reasons for misbehavior, but no excuses

Explanation:

Constructive assertiveness is meant to be positive all the time. A teacher who has constructive assertiveness doesn't attack their students or make them feel inferior.

Assertiveness doesn't include being argumentative and hostile towards the students and accusing them but it focuses on building respect towards the process of learning.

A teacher with assertiveness determine the problem and clearly explains to the students why that particular situation is a problem.

This is done so that a student doesn't feel accused but focuses on what the problem is otherwise the student may become defensive when they feel accused.

"There are many reasons for misbehavior, but no excuses

This statement is meant to make a student understand that nomatter how they feel but they still need to abide by the rules otherwise they will have to be accountable for their own behavior.