Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Statement I:Promoting classroom dialogue that encourages students to examine alternatives is an example of direct instruction

Statement II:Probing refers to teacher statements that encourage students to elaborate an answer

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false

CStatement I is true but Statement II is false

DStatement I is false but Statement II is true ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Explanation

Statement 1 is false while Statement 2 is true about these instructional behaviours.

Statement 1 is false, since promoting dialogue to examine alternatives is indirect, not direct, instruction.

Statement 2 is true, since probing means teacher prompts that push students to elaborate or clarify a response.

Direct instruction is teacher-centred and expository, delivering content straight to learners.

Indirect instruction is learner-centred, using inquiry, discussion and discovery.

Probing questions include asking for reasons, evidence or fuller explanation.

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