Which One of the Following Teachers Is Most Likely to Stimulate

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following teachers is most likely to stimulate interest in his or her students?

• A)Mr. Albert promises his students that if they all finish their short stories by Friday morning,he will give them a half an hour of free time on Friday afternoon.
• B)Ms. Benedetti describes events in history so vividly that her students are captivated during the entire lesson.
• C)Ms. Carlsen tells students in her algebra class that she is extremely disappointed in their performance on the last test.
• D)Mr. Davidow sends "good news" letters home to parents whenever students have a B average or better.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, specifically his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

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