How Is Cooperative Learning a Discourse Alternative

Multiple Choice

How is cooperative learning a discourse alternative?

A) The teacher leads the discussion and the structure of conversation is focused on a distinct topic, which leads to more teacher control.
B) The style of "teacher talk" changes as teachers assist students with tasks, give fewer commands, and impose less control with students in changing groups.
C) Teachers ask students questions in order to activate prior knowledge and gather information about the subject matter.
D) The focus is on understanding complex ideas, concepts, and texts in order to create a project.