Question

A teacher prepares a lesson plan for teaching 'Chemical Bonds'. During the lesson, she realizes that students are confused about the concept of valence electrons. What should the teacher do based on the principle of flexible planning?

• A. Stop and review the concept of valence electrons before proceeding with the main topic.
• B. Continue with the lesson, assuming students will eventually understand.
• C. Ask students to look up the definition of valence electrons on their own and share.
• D. Move on to a different topic to avoid dwelling on the confusing concept.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Stop and review the concept of valence electrons before proceeding with the main topic.

• A flexible plan allows the teacher to adapt to student needs. Addressing the foundational confusion is necessary for students to understand the new concept.