Which of the following describe teachers' pedagogical dilemmas when putting…
2024
Which of the following describe teachers' pedagogical dilemmas when putting constructivism into practice?
A. Developing deeper knowledge of subject matter
B. Managing new kinds of discourse and collaborative work in the classroom
C. Honouring students' attempts to think for themselves while remaining faithful to accepted disciplinary ideas
D. Mastering the art of facilitation
E. Confronting issues of accountability with stakeholders in the school community
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: A. A, B, C and D only — ConceptWindschitl's framework classifies the challenges of practising constructivism as conceptual, pedagogical, cultural, and political dilemmas. Pedagogical…
- A.
A, B, C and D only
- B.
D and E only
- C.
A, B and C only
- D.
B, C and E only
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Concept
Windschitl's framework classifies the challenges of practising constructivism as conceptual, pedagogical, cultural, and political dilemmas.
Pedagogical dilemmas concern the work of turning constructivist principles into teaching practice: strengthening subject knowledge, facilitating learning, managing collaborative discourse, and balancing learner autonomy with disciplinary standards.
Application
Each statement can be matched to the category it describes:
Statement focus | Dilemma category |
|---|---|
Developing deeper knowledge of subject matter | Pedagogical |
Managing new kinds of discourse and collaborative classroom work | Pedagogical |
Honouring independent thinking while remaining faithful to accepted disciplinary ideas | Pedagogical |
Mastering the art of facilitation | Pedagogical |
Confronting accountability issues with school-community stakeholders | Political |
Cross-check and contrast
The first four descriptions all concern classroom enactment and pedagogical expertise. The accountability description instead concerns authority and support from stakeholders, which the framework places under political dilemmas.
Result
Therefore, the accepted combination is A, B, C and D only.