FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What does the overlapping strategy enhance in a classroom?

1. One-on-one instruction

2. Classroom multitasking

3. Individual student assessments

4. Cooperative learning tasks

The correct answer is: Classroom multitasking

The overlapping strategy is designed to enhance classroom multitasking, which allows teachers to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a productive learning environment. This approach encourages teachers to circulate among students, providing support and guidance as needed, while simultaneously monitoring the entire class. By integrating overlapping activities, such as facilitating group work and addressing individual needs, teachers are better able to foster engagement and accountability among students. This strategy is particularly effective in dynamic classroom settings where group activities and individual tasks are occurring simultaneously. It allows teachers to maximize instructional time and ensures that students remain actively involved in their learning experiences, ultimately leading to a more interactive and responsive educational environment. While one-on-one instruction, individual student assessments, and cooperative learning tasks are important aspects of effective teaching, they do not specifically capture the essence of the overlapping strategy's intent to enhance multitasking within the classroom context.