Why Is It Important to Include Both Teacher-Directed Instruction and Student-Centered

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to include both teacher-directed instruction and student-centered instruction in a comprehensive balanced literacy classroom?

• A) It keeps students from becoming bored.
• B) It gives the teacher different alternatives when planning instruction.
• C) It ensures that all students receive instruction that is appropriate to their needs.
• D) It is not important to use both types of instruction.

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A method of learning in which information is analyzed in a meaningful way to aid recall and understanding.

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Divided Attention

The ability to process two or more responses or react to multiple stimuli simultaneously.

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