Teachers Belong in the Classroom

The author of this selection probably believes that students-

• can help each other learn

• should sit quietly at their desks

• can learn nothing from computers

• should expect teachers to know everything

The word subjects means-

• groups of words that form part of a sentence

• someone or something studied in an experiment

• people who are under the rule of a king or queen

• courses of study in various branches

One thing computerized instruction and classroom learning have in common is that they both-

• provide lively social relationships

• help students learn information

• give personal attention to students

• recognize when students are confused

What is the meaning of the word significant?

• difficult

• important

• powerful

• puzzling

The reader can conclude that-

• schools will not be needed in the future

• schools serve students in many ways

• teachers should be better trained

• teachers expect to much of students

Effect: Students try to do their best.

• Cause: Teachers study for many years.

• Cause: Teachers plan their lessons.

• Cause: Teachers get classroom experience.

• Cause: Teachers encourage students.

Why does the selection compare computerized instruction to classroom instruction?

• To show the value of human teachers

• To show how education might change

• To suggest that schools should change

• To suggest that people learn in different ways.