Three of the following are potentially productive strategies that ...

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Three of the following are potentially productive strategies that Mr. Wadsworth might use in discussing Suzanne's inappropriate behaviors with her parents. Which strategy is least likely to be effective?
 
  a. Acknowledge that raising children can often be a challenging task.
  b. Focus the discussion exclusively on Suzanne's inappropriate behavior.
  c. Seek information that might provide insights into why Suzanne behaved as she did.
  d. Try to get consensus about how the misbehavior will be addressed at school and at home.

Question 2

In suggesting that Laura join the debating class, Ms. Watkins is hoping to pique an interest in classroom subject matter by capitalizing on Laura's desire to be the center of attention. What other strategies might the school faculty use to motivate students who seem to be more interested in social matters than in academic pursuits?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

b.

Answer to Question 2

Following are examples of effective strategies:
 Incorporate class discussions and small-group activities into lesson plans.
 Relate classroom subject matter to students' long-term interests and goals.
 Create disequilibrium