Which of the following is the most likely reason that so many elementary school classrooms are self-contained (a single teacher being responsible for all the content areas)?
a. Self-contained classrooms make integrating the curriculum most efficient, and the curriculum is usually integrated in elementary schools.
b. Self-contained classrooms make it easier for schools to hire teachers, since elementary teachers are expert in all content areas.
c. Schools with self-contained classrooms are less expensive that schools organized around different curriculum areas.
d. Self-contained classrooms best allow schools and teachers to accommodate the developmental needs of young children.
d
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