Which of the Following Questions Best Represent a Teachers' Conceptual

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions best represent a teachers' conceptual dilemma of constructivism in practice?

• A) How do I manage a classroom in which students talk to one another rather than me?
• B) How do I gain the support of administrators and parents for teaching in such a radically different way?
• C) If certain ideas are considered correct by experts, should students internalize those ideas instead of constructing their own?
• D) Can I trust students to accept responsibility for their own learning?

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Definitions:

Conditioning

The process of learning associations between environmental stimuli and behavioral responses, typically discussed in the contexts of classical and operant conditioning.

Direct Experience

Direct experience refers to knowledge or competency gained through personal involvement or participation, as opposed to learning through observation or second-hand information.

Accessible Attitude

Accessible attitude refers to an attitude that is easy to recall from memory due to its frequency of activation or the strength of associated beliefs and experiences.

Correspond With Behaviour

To match or align with actions; the degree to which stated beliefs or attitudes are reflected in one’s actions.