After leaving school, Ms. Crandall meets another colleague in the parking lot. She expresses to him that while she is able to explain the concepts to fourth-grade science students, she is having trouble reaching her students. She just can't get them to see the link between the content matter and real-world application; therefore, she is having trouble keeping them motivated and on-task. In which area is Ms. Crandall experiencing difficulty?
A. Reciprocal teaching
B. Transactional instruction
C. Pedagogical content knowledge
D. Expert knowledge
Answer: C
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