During a lecture, an open-ended question is given to the class. A learner responds with an answer that is not completely correct. Which of the following would be the BEST way to give the learner the correct answer?
A) Explain to the learner that the answer was wrong, and then go through the correct answer. While explaining the incorrect answer, point out where the learner was wrong.
B) Repeat the learner's response, while explaining the areas of the question that were wrong, then asking the learner if they would change the answer to the correct response.
C) Focus on the parts of the answer that were correct. Next explain those aspects that were incorrect. Afterward, repeat those parts that were correct.
D) Ask another learner to explain why the answer given was incorrect, then repeat the learner's response. Ask the class to give other examples as to why this is incorrect.

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This approach encourages positive reinforcement by acknowledging what the learner got right, provides constructive feedback on what was incorrect, and reinforces learning by repeating the correct parts.

During a Lecture, an Open-Ended Question Is Given to the Class