Which of the following circumstances would promote the most cognitive growth in a child?

a. A teacher creates circumstances where children will discover concepts on their own.
b. A teacher shows the children a concept, and then has them find examples of it
c. A teacher only shows children concepts that they already know.
d. A teacher uses only "real world" concepts, and discourages use of imagination.

Ans: a. A teacher creates circumstances where children will discover concepts on their own.

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