Which of the Following Best Reflects the Focus of Critical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best reflects the focus of critical constructivism?

• A) When the teacher has to criticize a student's work, the emphasis is on giving constructive criticism.
• B) To maximize instructional efficiency, a teacher breaks a lesson down into small units, reinforces students for giving correct responses, and gives them a test before allowing them to proceed to the next unit.
• C) Because students of color often have lower test scores and grades, a teacher decides to give them less difficult tasks in order to strengthen their self-esteem.
• D) A teacher strives to minimize his or her expectations about what students can accomplish based on their racial, ethnic, or SES background.

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Definitions:

Irreversible

Describing a process or action that cannot be undone or returned to its original state.

Content Dimensions

Aspects of a message that involve the actual information being communicated, distinct from the relationship dimensions.

Communicating Regret

is the expression of remorse or sorrow for actions or decisions that negatively impacted oneself or others.