Often the characteristics of effective teaching seem obvious. But when working with children who are experiencing difficulty in learning, one can become aware of limitations in literature describing the teaching act. Teaching is more than a simple presentation of information and assessment of its acquisition. Two aspects of teaching that are crucial in the training of basic skills involve specificity in directing attending behavior and application of the learned element. The effective application of these elements should facilitate any teaching/learning interaction.
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