Which term describes the process of selecting techniques for classroom use from a range of methods?

Which term describes the process of selecting techniques for classroom use from a range of methods?

• A. Eclecticism
• B. Information gap activity
• C. Jigsaw reading
• D. Scanning

Answer: (A)

Eclecticism describes the process of selecting techniques from a range of methods to fit the classroom context. It means pulling ideas from different teaching approaches and combining them as needed to meet learners’ goals, rather than sticking to one fixed framework. This flexible approach lets you tailor activities to the age, interests, and proficiency of your students and to the specific content you’re teaching. The other terms refer to particular classroom activities or skills—an information gap activity and jigsaw reading are specific tasks, while scanning is a reading strategy—so they don’t capture the idea of choosing from multiple methods.