Unlike the Constructivist Approach to Instruction, the Direct Instruction Approach

Unlike the constructivist approach to instruction, the direct instruction approach

A) is a structured, teacher-centered approach that is characterized by high teacher expectations for students' progress.
B) is a learner-centered approach that emphasizes the importance of individuals actively constructing their knowledge and understanding with guidance from a teacher.
C) emphasizes active learning and adequately challenges children to think in critical and creative ways.
D) is characterized by maximum time spent by students on nonacademic tasks.