Each of the teachers below has students with misconceptions about the material they are studying. Three of the teachers are using strategies that should help their students correct these misconceptions
Which teacher is not using an effective strategy for changing misconceptions?
a. Ms. Andersen gives corrective feedback when students make statements that reflect misconceptions.
b. Mr. Bissette presents a situation that students cannot adequately explain using their current beliefs about the topic.
c. Ms. Caro reminds her students that she will be testing them on the material they are studying.
d. Mr. Darren shows students how the true explanation of something is different from, and more plausible than, their existing beliefs.
C
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