Check for Understanding

Answer the following questions briefly.

1. Describe the metacognitive approach.

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2. What does thinking aloud mean? How do you feel when you are thinking aloud?
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3. Is reflective teaching the same as metacognitive approach? Explain your answer.

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4. What are the different strategies in reflective teaching? Describe each strategy.
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5. Do constructivists see the learner as an empty vessel? Explain your answer.

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6. What are the instructional characteristics of constructivist?

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