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Teaching will be effective if the teacher:

Correct answer: A. Starts from what students know already

  • A. Starts from what students know already
  • B. Is a master of the subject?
  • C. Uses many instructional aids
  • D. Has much experience in teaching the subject

Explanation

Instruction is most effective when it connects new learning with students’ existing knowledge and experiences. Subject mastery, aids and experience help, but they are less fundamental than starting from what learners already know.

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Instructional approaches determine how teachers present content, involve learners and achieve lesson objectives. Coverage includes lecture, discussion, demonstration, questioning, problem-solving, cooperative learning, project and activity methods, along with teacher-centred and learner-centred approaches. Method selection depends on the subject, learners, available resources and intended learning outcome.

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