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bobypop · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

People sometimes construct knowledge that makes sense to them but is inconsistent with evidence or commonly accepted explanations. In these cases they have constructed:

a. an authentic task.
b. a situated idea.
c. a socially constructed idea.
d. a misconception.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of a misconception about teaching and learning?

a. Regardless of what teachers tell students, the students are going to create ideas that make sense to them.
b. The best way to help learners understand an idea is to carefully explain the idea to them.
c. Teachers sometimes inadvertently reinforce students for undesirable behaviors.
d. Students are likely to imitate behaviors they see displayed by others.