Ms.Strauss made the decision to delay the class field trip.Students verbalized their frustration and disappointment.Which teacher response supports self-determination and autonomy?
A)I am the teacher,and it is my responsibility to make decisions that are best for you.
B)Delaying the field trip is a big decision and should be made by the teacher.
C)I recognize your frustration with my decision to delay the field trip.
D)You are allowed to make a lot of decisions,but this is a teacher decision.

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Choice C acknowledges the students' feelings and shows empathy, while still maintaining the teacher's authority to make decisions. This response supports self-determination and autonomy as it allows the students to express their frustrations and feelings about the decision, while also respecting the teacher's role in making important decisions. The other options either dismiss or minimize the students' feelings or assert the teacher's authority without acknowledging the students' perspective.

MsStrauss Made the Decision to Delay the Class Field Trip