Which of the Following Approaches to Instruction Would Be Most

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches to instruction would be most consistent with the work of B. F. Skinner?

• A) Avoid stating instructional goals, allow students to discover what they need to know, encourage students to work in small groups.
• B) Negotiate learning goals with students, provide scaffolded instruction, have all students learn at the same rate.
• C) Clearly express instructional goals, teach subject matter in a logical sequence, allow students to learn at their own pace.
• D) Clearly express instructional goals, allow each student to decide when and in what sequence he or she will learn the subject matter, allow students to learn at their own pace.

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