Which One of the Following Best Illustrates Guided Participation as Developmental

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best illustrates guided participation as developmental theorists use the term?

• A) The father of 18-month-old twins speaks to them in short sentences with simple words, and he responds enthusiastically when they say "papa" or "doggie."
• B) As a way of modeling good form, a high school volleyball coach temporarily becomes a player on the court while the junior varsity team practices after school.
• C) A middle school physical education teacher gently guides a student's body as she performs a backward roll for the first time.
• D) A preschool teacher asks children to help her frost cupcakes for a parent open house and gives them pointers about how much best to apply the frosting.

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