An Instructor Is Teaching a Course with Learners Who Have

question 181

Multiple Choice

An instructor is teaching a course with learners who have different levels of experience. During the course, one learner is constantly asking questions indicating that the learner does not have sufficient previous experience. Although the course is on schedule, some of the other learners are frustrated. Which of the following would be the BEST approach for the instructor to take?

• A) Direct the learner to the Internet to get more information
• B) Reschedule the learner for another course
• C) Maintain the current pace and continue to answer questions as needed
• D) Tell the learner to ask all questions at the end of the class

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Definitions:

Developmental Period

A timeframe in an individual's life during which significant growth, changes, and maturation occur.

Demanding

Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or attention to detail; often associated with challenging situations or requests.

Social Construction

The theory that much of what is perceived as "reality" is shaped through cultural and interpersonal consensus rather than inherent qualities.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood (age of majority).