Based on theories and research in child development, which statement is NOT good advice for educators?
A) Identify sources of children's misunderstandings to enable instruction to be directed at the source of the misunderstanding.
B) Understand children's informal theories in order to be able to interpret their comments and correct their errors.
C) Help children learn individually, as trying to get children to learn together is frequently unproductive.
D) Keep children mentally and physically active in the learning process.

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The statement "Help children learn individually, as trying to get children to learn together is frequently unproductive" is not good advice for educators as research has shown that collaborative learning can be beneficial for children's learning and development. Therefore, this statement contradicts current theories and research in child development. The other statements (A, B, and D) align with current theories and research, and are considered good advice for educators.

Based on Theories and Research in Child Development, Which Statement