Attitudes and Beliefs on Classroom Control Inventory – ABCC

I believe the teacher should direct the students’ transition from one learning activity to another.

I believe it’s important to continuously monitor students’ learning behavior during seatwork.

I believe students should create their own daily routines as this fosters development of responsibility.

I believe students will be successful in school if allowed the freedom to pursue their own interests.

I believe the teacher should decide what topics the students study and the tasks used to study them.

During the first week of class, I will announce the classroom rules and inform students of the penalties for disregarding the rules.

The teacher knows best how to allocate classroom materials and supplies to optimize learning.

When a student bothers other students, I will immediately tell the student to be quiet and stop it.

I believe class rules stifle the students’ ability to develop a personal moral code.

While teaching a lesson on library skills, a student begins to talk about the research she is doing for her book report. I would remind the student that the class has to finish the lesson before the end of the class period.

I believe teachers should require student compliance and respect for law and order.

When moving from one learning activity to another, I will allow students to progress at their own rate.

If students agree that a classroom rule is unfair, then I would replace it with one that students think is fair.

I believe students need the structure of a daily routine that is organized and implemented by the teacher.

I allow students to select their own seats.

When students behave appropriately, I will provide a reward of some kind such as points toward a party or free time.

I believe students should judge the quality of their own work rather than rely on what the teacher tells them.

I believe students will be successful in school if they listen to the adults who know what’s best for them.

I believe students should choose the learning topics and tasks.

During the first week of class, I will allow the students to come up with a set of classroom rules.

I believe the primary purpose of homework is to provide drill and practice of skills learned in the classroom.

I believe that students need direction in how to work together.

Students in my classroom are free to use any materials they wish during the learning process.

I specify a set time for each learning activity and try to stay within my plans.

I believe friendliness, courtesy, and respect for fellow students is something that students have to learn firsthand through free interaction.

I believe class rules are important because they shape the student’s behavior and development.