Question

1. during a collaborative discussion, sheila brought up an idea that had not been mentioned in class. what would be the best response to sheila’s idea?

○ explain to sheila why her idea is probably incorrect.
○ ask others if they think sheila’s idea is worth discussing.
○ tell sheila to stick to ideas that were discussed in class.
○ ask sheila to expand on her idea so everyone can understand it.

Explanation:

In a collaborative discussion, the goal is to encourage participation and understanding. Option A (Explain to Sheila why her idea is probably incorrect) is negative and discouraging. Option B (Tell Sheila to stick to ideas discussed in class) limits creativity and new input. Option C (Ask others if they think Sheila’s idea is worth discussing) shifts focus away from Sheila’s input. Option D (Ask Sheila to expand on her idea so everyone can understand it) promotes clarity, engagement, and values her contribution by allowing her to elaborate, which is ideal for collaboration.

Answer:

D. Ask Sheila to expand on her idea so everyone can understand it