A Teacher Who Views the Discipline of Teaching as Both

question 38

Multiple Choice

A teacher who views the discipline of teaching as both an art and a science is likely to

• A) be mechanical and indecisive.
• B) continue to use methods that have scientific support but appear not to be working well in the classroom.
• C) experiment with new teaching methods as soon as they appear in the literature.
• D) be inspiring and exciting while at the same time aware of current scientific research in the field of teaching.

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Definitions:

Taking Responsibility

The act of acknowledging one's role in a situation and accepting the duty to deal with the consequences or to perform specific tasks.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over those of the individual.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or politics.

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that stress the importance of personal achievements and independence over group goals.