Author Question: Using the guidelines presented in the textbook regarding when classroom discussions are most ... (Read 224 times)

JMatthes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
Using the guidelines presented in the textbook regarding when classroom discussions are most valuable, choose the topic below that would be most appropriate for a classroom discussion.
 
  a. Learning how gravity affects the speed with which an object falls
  b. Studying the definitions of difficult words
  c. Learning the various tenses of the verb to be
  d. Interpreting Edgar Allan Poe's poem The Raven

Question 2

Three of the following are potential drawbacks to instructional techniques that depend heavily on student discussion. Which one is least likely to be a drawback?
 
  a. Outgoing and popular students may dominate discussions, even if their ideas and suggestions are off-target.
  b. Some students have trouble communicating their thoughts clearly enough for others to understand them.
  c. Students who believe that there is a single right perspective on any issue are more likely to participate than students who realize that several perspectives may all have legitimacy.
  d. Some students may become so focused on making a good impression when it's their turn to speak that they don't listen closely to what their classmates are saying.



kaylee05

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library