Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Exam

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What is the primary characteristic of a whole group discussion?

Teacher-led with no student input
Students contribute comments directed by the teacher
Focus on individual presentations
Discussion without a specific facilitator

The correct answer is: Students contribute comments directed by the teacher

A whole group discussion is characterized by students actively contributing their thoughts and ideas, while being guided by the teacher. In these discussions, the teacher plays a pivotal role in facilitating dialogue, encouraging participation, and directing the conversation to ensure that students are engaged and that various viewpoints are heard. This structure helps create an inclusive environment where students can interact with one another and build on each other’s contributions. In contrast, the other options do not accurately represent the nature of a whole group discussion. A solely teacher-led approach would limit student input and diminish the collaborative aspect of the discussion. Focusing on individual presentations would shift the format away from a collective dialogue to solo performances, which does not foster the same level of interaction. Lastly, a discussion without a specific facilitator could result in a lack of direction, which might hinder meaningful participation and organization, making it less effective for learning compared to a structured whole group discussion led by a teacher.