Correct Response: C. The students in this scenario need exposure to and practice with the skills and processes involved in cooperative group work. By moderating the group work, the teacher can provide support to the students, as needed, while gradually releasing responsibility to them as they begin to feel comfortable and successful in cooperative activities. A is incorrect because the students are already accustomed to more passive, teacher-controlled activities such as watching videos or reading scripts. In addition, debates involve developing and presenting opposing arguments rather than working cooperatively toward a shared goal, and thus they foster different skills. B and D are incorrect because, though they involve some relevant subskills, they do not address all the skills and processes involved in cooperative group work, nor do they include teacher scaffolding, and therefore they are not likely to be effective in facilitating students' successful participation in the group activities.
