You Are Teaching a Class of Students Who Are Very

question 8

Multiple Choice

You are teaching a class of students who are very inexperienced in solving problems on their own.What is the most useful strategy for the teacher to use in order to help students solve the problems for a particular unit?

• A)Combine the use of guidelines for problem solving with student self-monitoring.
• B)Provide an algorithm that specifies the steps for one of the specific problems.
• C)Supply general guidelines for problem solving and have students experiment through trial and error.
• D)Use teacher demonstrations in conjunction with partner learning.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one is in control of their life and outcomes, attributing success and failure to one's own actions rather than external forces.

Ideal Self

The conception of oneself as one wishes to be or aspires to be, often involving goals, values, and desired traits.

Self-Image

An individual's perception of themselves, shaped by experiences, beliefs, and feedback from others.

Compensating

Making up for a deficiency or lack in one area by excelling or emphasizing another.