Chapter 8 Teaching Methods

What is the term used to describe the approach chosen to achieve a teaching goal?

• Curriculum

• Method

• Strategy

• Plan

Who normally defines the method for a given subject?

• Student

• Principal

• Teacher

• Parent

Why should the teaching method be designed carefully?

• To make the class entertaining

• To ensure students acquire knowledge and skills

• To reduce the workload of teachers

• To follow school traditions

What role does the teacher play in a debate?

• Participant

• Moderator

• Observer

• Speaker

What is the purpose of discussions in a classroom setting?

• To memorize facts

• To explore options and ideas

• To complete assignments

• To listen to lectures

What type of question should a discussion begin with?

• A simple question

• A factual question

• A stimulation question

• A yes/no question

What is a key characteristic of a discussion question?

• It has a simple answer

• It is based on the learning objective

• It is unrelated to the topic

• It is a yes/no question

What is the main goal of cooperative learning?

• To work individually

• To achieve a common goal

• To compete with each other

• To work without a plan

How is the work usually described in cooperative learning teams?

• Complex and independent

• Simple and interdependent

• Not complex or interdependent

• Complex and interdependent

What do cooperative learning teams often do with their work?

• Keep it separate

• Combine their answers

• Ignore each other's work

• Work in isolation