Which of the following is an example of a constructivist approach?
A. teaching all the letters of the alphabet before teaching words
B. making sure that students can answer 80 percent of the comprehension questions before moving to the next level
C. having students work in pairs so they can learn from each other
D. ensuring that all students master a skill before moving on to the next one
C/Explanation
A. In a behaviorist approach, students demonstrate mastery of one skill level before moving to the next level.
B. This approach is behavioral because it tends to be teacher oriented and focuses on mastery of a specific skill.
C. A constructivist approach encourages hands-on activities and having students work together in the children's zone of proximal development.
D. Students demonstrate mastery of one skill level before moving to the next level in a behaviorist approach.
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