An instructor has been teaching for three hours on the first day of a three-day course.
At the lunch break, the instructor reviews the preparedness of the learners and their responses to questions.
The instructor notes that one learner does not demonstrate mastery of the concepts taught that morning.
In this situation, which of the following should the instructor do?
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A. B. C. D.C.
In this situation, the best course of action for the instructor would be to provide additional support to the learner who has not demonstrated mastery of the concepts taught in the morning.
Option A, giving an advanced activity to the other learners and re-teaching the morning activity to the struggling learner, would not be an effective solution as it may leave the struggling learner feeling left behind and the other learners feeling like they are not being challenged enough.
Option B, re-teaching the concepts taught in the morning session to the class, but using different handouts, could be an option if the instructor believes that the majority of the learners did not master the concepts. However, if the majority of the class has demonstrated mastery, it may be better to provide more targeted support to the struggling learner instead of slowing down the pace for the entire class.
Option C, pairing the struggling learner with one of the more advanced learners who likes to share knowledge, could be a helpful strategy for the struggling learner to get additional support from a peer. However, it is important to ensure that the advanced learner is willing and able to provide support in a way that is beneficial for both learners.
Option D, continuing to teach the course as outlined and offering help to the struggling learner after class, could be a good option for providing additional support outside of class time. However, it may not be sufficient for addressing the learner's immediate needs during the course.
Overall, it is important for the instructor to assess the learner's individual needs and provide targeted support in a way that helps them to achieve mastery of the concepts taught.