Three of the following alternatives depict situations in which a teacher is facilitating the retention component of modeling. Which one does not depict such a situation?
A) As he writes a capital J on the board, Mr. Anson tells his kindergartners, "To write a capital J, you make a fishhook with a line across the top."
B) Mr. Byers suggests, "Let's play some background music while I show you how to use the dipstick to measure your oil level."
C) Mr. Caruso says, "There are several critical steps involved in throwing a pot on the potter's wheel. Repeat these steps to yourself as you work so that you don't forget them."
D) As he demonstrates how to throw a baseball correctly, Mr. Duffy says, "Now repeat these words as you throw the ball: back, up, thrust, release."

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Playing background music while showing how to use a dipstick does not necessarily facilitate the retention component of modeling, which involves repeating or rehearsing the steps or information being demonstrated to aid in memory retention. The other options provide specific instructions for retaining the demonstrated information.

Three of the Following Alternatives Depict Situations in Which a Teacher