The textbook distinguishes between teacher-directed and student-directed forms of instruction. Which one of the following best describes how teachers should view these two approaches?
A) Generally speaking, teacher-directed instruction is more effective than student-directed instruction.
B) Generally speaking, student-directed instruction is more effective than teacher-directed instruction.
C) The best approach depends on the characteristics of the students and the goals of instruction.
D) Teacher-directed instruction is recommended for the elementary and middle school grades; student-directed instruction is recommended for the high school grades.
Question 2
As a teacher, you want your students to learn basic concepts in chemistry well enough that they can use them when studying more advanced topics. Of the following choices, the best instructional approach to use for this purpose is:
A) Hypermedia.
B) Direct instruction.
C) Inquiry learning.
D) Lecture.