Child Development and Pedagogy · Alternative Conceptions
During a classroom discussion on the concept of water, a child responded, 'water is not colourless'. On inquiring by the teacher, the child gave a reference to dirty water which he had seen in a drain near his home. A teacher should respond to this misconception of the child by:
- 1completely discarding this answer
- 2asserting that his logic is baseless
- 3accepting the response and explaining the scientific logic of calling water colourless✓
- 4emphasizing only one correct answer, i.e., water is colourless
Correct answer
accepting the response and explaining the scientific logic of calling water colourless
Download Single Question PDF
Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.
Share with Friends & Study Groups
Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!
Preparing for Child Development and Pedagogy?
Practice full-length Child Development and Pedagogy mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.
Want more practice questions on Alternative Conceptions?
Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.
Related Practice Questions
Recommended practice questions in Child Development and Pedagogy · Alternative Conceptions