Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a strategy in a social science classroom? I. Availability of resources II. Students' ability III. Material IV. Objectives

Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a strategy in a social science classroom? I. Availability of resources II. Students' ability III. Material IV. Objectives Correct Answer I, II, III and IV

The correct answer is I, II, III and IV.

Key Points

• The factors that should be considered when selecting a strategy in a social science classroom are:
  • Availability of resources
  • Students' ability
  • Material
  • Objectives
• The first to consider when choosing a method are characteristics and nature of the students- age, maturity, grade level, abilities, interests, growth, health problems should be considered for learning to take place.
• Subject Matter or material deals with the nature of content to be learned which may be difficult or uninteresting. Hence, the teacher must be able to use/choose the methods/strategies that will make learning effective and meaningful.
• The availability of materials, devices and technologies needed should be considered for the selection of an appropriate strategy in a social science classroom.
• The expected outcome of the lesson also dictates the strategy to be used It must be the one that will ensure full achievement of the set objectives.

 Thus, we can say that the above factors should be considered while selecting a strategy in a social science classroom.