An instructor is teaching a one week web design class.
On the first, day many of the learners asks the instructor questions pertaining to the material that the instructor is not familiar with.
The instructor tells them the answers will be provided the next day.
The second day of the class the learners bring up more questions about the material and ask about yesterday's questions.
The instructor does not have the answers and the learners lose confidence in the instructor's expertise in the subject.
Which of the following BEST describes what the instructor could have done to better control this situation?
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A. B. C. D.A.
The best option for the instructor to control this situation would be to choose option A - go over the material several days prior to the class to be more prepared. This would have helped the instructor to be better prepared to answer any questions that the learners may have had.
Option B - assigning each learner a question and having them find the correct answer could be useful, but it may not be feasible or practical depending on the number of learners and the complexity of the questions. It may also not guarantee that the correct answers will be provided, which could further erode learners' confidence in the instructor's expertise.
Option C - asking if any of the learners knew the answers to the questions may be helpful, but it could also put undue pressure on the learners and may not guarantee that accurate answers are provided.
Option D - instructing the learners to hold all questions until all the material is covered is not an effective strategy as it discourages active learning and may lead to learners forgetting their questions or becoming disengaged from the class.
In summary, being better prepared and knowledgeable about the material is the most effective approach for an instructor to maintain the learners' confidence in their expertise and manage any challenging situations that may arise during a class.