Compare and contrast activities-based instruction with textbook-based instruction.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Response should include
• A textbook approach differs from activities-based instruction in which students work with objects and apparatus in science activities. Text-based instruction usually requires students to read independently, learn an enormous number of difficult vocabulary works and factual information, and understand concepts through abstract presentations.
• Activity-based instruction teaches students science concepts through concrete, hands-on experiences. Typically, students will need to read directions, carry out the activities in a systematic manner, record and analyze data, stay on task, and use materials appropriately, all of which can be challenging for students with high-incidence disabilities.
Learning Objective: Compare and contrast the textbook-based approach to instruction providing examples of strategies in each for science and social studies.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Activities-Based Instruction
Difficulty Level: Hard
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