Question

Use of praise words, accepting and using pupil's ideas, use of pleasant and approving gestures is:

• A. Reinforcement
• B. Illustrating with examples
• C. Organising the content
• D. Content command

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Reinforcement

• The use of praise words, accepting and using pupils' ideas, and using pleasant and approving gestures is referred to as reinforcement in the context of teaching and learning.

• Reinforcement is a technique used to encourage positive behavior and responses in students. It can be positive reinforcement (providing praise, rewards, or approval) to strengthen desirable behavior, or negative reinforcement (removing unpleasant conditions) to encourage certain behaviors. In this case, praise, approval, and gestures all contribute to positive reinforcement, which helps to build students' confidence, motivation, and engagement.