Gang Quiz for First Year Teachers

Gangs are a serious issue that may arise in your first year of teaching. Gangs can arise in any school. This maybe a touchy subject, however this subject needs to be dealt with.

Test your knowledge on how well you would handle a gang issue in YOUR classroom. Our goal is to inform you, as first year teachers, on how to better deal with the problem.

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. A student is displaying gang behavior if they...
have regular attendance
text in class
are verbally abusive
2. My student frequently doodles on his assignments, sometimes they are violent pictures, could this be a sign of gang activity?
No, the student is probably just trying to express their feelings.
YES!!
All of the above?
3. I see many students wearing a tilted baseball cap and rolled up jeans, how do I know if this is gang activity?
Ask the child if he/she is involved in a gang.
Evaluate the student's all-round behavior and get more information about student.
Don't worry about it, thats just the style these days.
Compliment the student and analyze their reaction.
4. I teach middle school so none of my students could be gang members right?
Right, they are too young.
WRONG
5. If my student is in a gang, does this mean it is a serious issue?
Probably not
OF COURSE OF COURSE!!!!
6. What effect can a gang member have on your classroom?
Create an atmosphere of fear.
Be a distraction in the classroom
Be verbally abusive to other students.
All of the above answer.
7. What am I required to do in the case of gangs in my classroom?
Let your supervisor know you have a gang threat present.
Do nothing about it, you are a teacher after all.
Tell the student to not join gangs because they are harmful.
8. What can I do to help and should I try?
Yes! Create an organized structure in your classroom!
Yes! Encourage other staff members to get involved in the community and take an active role supervising our children!
Yes! Encourage parents to be an active part of their child's life.
Yes! Make your students aware that there is life outside of what they are living right now and to live for their future!
All of the above.
9. Where can I get more help and information reguarding gangs?
Local police department.
Administrators
Colleagues
All of the above.
10. Now, using your best judgement, what was something new you learned about gangs?
How to be aware of a gang issue in my class.
How to deal with a gang issue in my class.
How to prevent/help a gang issue in my class.
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