An instructor has just finished the lesson on a topic that is essential to understanding the next topic of the course. Most of the learners are looking at the instructor with blank expressions. When the instructor asks questions to see if the learners understand the concept, most learners look away. The learners’ reactions suggest that the presentation was flawed in that the instructor failed to do which of the following?
A.
Recognize that learners come to the instructional setting with widely differing needs and interests.
B.
Plan the instruction so that the concepts would be taught in a logical sequence.
C.
Have confidence in the learners’ ability to grasp the concept without having to question them about it.
D.
Use appropriate questioning techniques to get feedback from learners during the lesson.