Which one of the following is the best example of a signal in teacher-directed instruction?
A) Ms. Allen encourages her students to relate the new material to things they already know.
B) Mr. Bloskas's enthusiasm about science is evident in every lecture he presents.
C) Mr. Christiansen gives students a list of the important concepts he will describe in class that day.
D) Ms. Driver looks sternly at two whispering students who are obviously not paying attention to the video she is showing.

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Giving students a list of important concepts to be covered in class is a clear signal of teacher-directed instruction, as it suggests that the teacher has a specific agenda for the lesson and is directing the students' learning in a particular direction. The other options either involve the teacher encouraging student participation (A), expressing personal enthusiasm (B), or responding to student misbehavior (D), all of which can be part of a teacher-directed lesson but do not necessarily indicate as clear a signal as C.

Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of a Signal