In Kounin's management model, when a teacher unnecessarily interrupts the lesson flow to focus on an irrelevant minor issue, it is called:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A thrust (or stimulus-bound jerkiness)
- Step 1: Kounin used 'thrust' or 'stimulus-bound behavior' to describe when a teacher abruptly breaks lesson flow to address a minor distraction. Step 2. This sudden derailment damages instructional momentum and student concentration. Answer: A thrust (or stimulus-bound jerkiness). Why not the others: Smooth transitions maintain flow; momentum sustains pace; scaffolding provides structured learning support.
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