Chapter 14 Instructional Methods

Teachers can create successful learning activities because of their knowledge of the subject and their experience with a variety of methods.

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When students gather information, evaluate its quality, and use it effectively, they are using critical-thinking skills.

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According to Bloom’s Taxonomy, knowledge, comprehension, and application are all considered to be critical-thinking skills.

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The ability to handle incorrect student responses is an important skill for all teachers to learn.

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If a student asks an “off-track” question, the teacher should answer it, disrupting the flow of the lesson.

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Verbal explanations can be enhanced by oral or visual examples.

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Lesson pacing is a learned skill, often learned by trial and error.

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Emphasis is placed on literacy skills because reading is one of the basic ways of learning.

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Having a guest speaker is the best teaching strategy when students are exploring feelings and attitudes.

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Skills are adaptable to different ages, subject areas, and educational objectives.

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