Chapter 2: MBI

Exhibit 2.3: Dichotomies

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1. The collaborative student prefers working in small groups and having student-designed activities, group projects, peer assessments, and interaction with the teacher.
2. The competitive student prefers direct teaching strategies, opportunities to ask questions in class, and teacher recognition.
3. The participant student prefers class discussions, alternative assessments, individual learning activities, teachers who provide opportunities for analysis and synthesis, and enthusiastic task presentations.
4. The avoidant student prefers no required tasks in class, little interaction with the teacher and other students, self-assessment, and no tests.
5. The independent student prefers self-paced learning, independent study opportunities, student-designed activities, and indirect teaching strategies.
6. The dependent student prefers direct teaching strategies, teacher-directed assessments, and clear timelines for class activities and outside assignments.