Which of the following are required for good teaching? (a) Diagnosis (b)…
2015
Which of the following are required for good teaching?
(a) Diagnosis
(b) Remedy
(c) Direction
(d) Feedback
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: A. (a), (b), (c) and (d) — ConceptEffective teaching is a continuous improvement cycle. The teacher identifies learning needs, takes corrective action, guides further learning, and uses…
- A.
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
- B.
(a) and (b)
- C.
(b), (c) and (d)
- D.
(c) and (d)
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Correct answer: A
Concept
Effective teaching is a continuous improvement cycle. The teacher identifies learning needs, takes corrective action, guides further learning, and uses evidence from learner performance to adjust instruction.
Application
Diagnosis identifies the present level of the learner and the specific learning difficulty.
Remedy uses targeted corrective or remedial teaching for the diagnosed difficulty.
Direction gives the learner guidance about the next learning steps.
Feedback shows the effects of teaching and guides the next instructional adjustment.
Contrast
Diagnosis and remedy cover identification and correction but omit guidance and the return of performance information.
Remedy, direction and feedback omit the initial identification of the learning difficulty.
Direction and feedback provide guidance and response information but omit diagnosis and remedial action.
Result
Thus, good teaching requires diagnosis, remedy, direction and feedback together; the combination containing all four is the answer.