A teacher intends to use a transformational approach in teaching in order to…

2020

A teacher intends to use a transformational approach in teaching in order to influence students' learning effectively. Which of the following activities will be deemed appropriate in this context?

(A) Providing a sense of respect and trust for students
(B) Promoting contingent rewards for efforts of students
(C) Intervening in students' tasks only if standards are not met
(D) Communicating high-level expectations
(E) Promoting careful problem solving and individual consideration

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A.

    (A), (B) and (C) only

  2. B.

    (B), (C) and (D) only

  3. C.

    (C), (D) and (E) only

  4. D.

    (A), (D) and (E) only

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Correct answer: D

A transformational teaching approach inspires learners, builds trust, communicates high expectations, encourages problem solving and gives individual consideration. Thus (A), (D) and (E) are appropriate. Contingent rewards and intervening only when standards are not met are associated more with transactional approaches, so (B) and (C) are not appropriate here. Therefore, the correct answer is (A), (D) and (E) only.

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