How Would a Teacher Use a Required Textbook in a Constructivist

question 16

Multiple Choice

How would a teacher use a required textbook in a constructivist science class?

• A) Have the students read in the textbook about the topic to be studied and then do inquiry activities about that topic.
• B) Have the students read in the textbook about the topic to be studied and try out the activities suggested in the textbook.
• C) Introduce the topic to be studied with a demonstration and then have the students read about the topic in the textbook.
• D) Introduce the topic to be studied. Then have the students do inquiry explorations that deal with the topic and then have them read about the topic in the textbook.
• E) All of the above
• F) None of the above

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