An instructor is teaching an advanced topic.
A student does not have the prerequisite skills needed for this class and continues to fall behind.
The student is visibly frustrated.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action?
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A. B. C. D.A.
The most appropriate action in this scenario is Option A: Recommend that the prerequisite class be completed prior to returning. This is the best solution to ensure that the student has the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the advanced course.
Option B: Assign an advanced student as a partner to help in learning, may help the student in the short-term but it does not address the root cause of the issue, which is the lack of prerequisite skills. Moreover, this option may not be feasible if there are no advanced students available or if the advanced student is not qualified to teach or assist others.
Option C: Allowing the student to continue with the current course objectives may not be a good idea because the student is already falling behind and struggling to keep up. This could result in the student becoming even more frustrated and potentially dropping out of the course altogether.
Option D: Offering to meet with the student after class for additional assistance is a good idea, but it should be in addition to recommending that the student complete the prerequisite class before returning. The additional assistance may help the student catch up in the short-term but it does not address the underlying issue of lacking the necessary prerequisite skills.
In summary, the best option is to recommend that the student complete the prerequisite class before returning to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the advanced course. Offering additional assistance after class can also be helpful, but it should not be the only solution.