Analysis of the Relationship Between Teachers' Knowledge of a Subject

question 79

Multiple Choice

Analysis of the relationship between teachers' knowledge of a subject and students' learning suggests that knowledge is

• A) negatively correlated with students' attitudes about the class.
• B) necessary but not sufficient to improve learning.
• C) the best predictor of student achievement.
• D) the most important quality of a good teacher.

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptor

Sensory receptor that responds to mechanical stimuli, such as pressure, sound waves, or gravity.

Photoreceptor

Sensory receptor that responds to light stimuli.

Proprioceptor

Class of mechanoreceptor responsible for maintaining the body’s equilibrium and posture; involved in reflex actions.

Organ of Corti

The sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.