Students’ prior knowledge should be elicited when the teacher is concerned about
a. preparing for a quiz or other form of assessment.
b. the range of learning styles in the class.
c. developing understanding and promoting conceptual change.
d. developing new instructional strategies or activities.
ANSWER:
c
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A. Altruism B. Utilitarianism C. Functionism D. Pragmatism
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