Why should social science teaching be open-ended in class?
ACultural and class biases exist
BTextbooks have no content
CSyllabi are always very short
DExaminations are entirely optional
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Cultural and class biases exist
Cultural, social and class differences generate biases and prejudices in classrooms, so teaching must be open-ended and raise self-awareness.
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