The goal of promoting independence is to encourage what?

• A. Waiting for the teacher to assign tasks.
• B. Do everything for them.
• C. Limit tasks to avoid mistakes.
• D. Encouraging them to do as much as possible.

Answer: (D)

Promoting independence means helping students take more initiative and perform tasks on their own with supports that can be faded over time. The best choice captures this idea by encouraging them to do as much as possible, which builds autonomy, problem‑solving, and self‑management. Waiting for the teacher to assign tasks keeps the student passive and dependent. Doing everything for them prevents practice and reinforces reliance on others. Limiting tasks to avoid mistakes reduces opportunities to learn and grow. Encouraging them to do as much as possible supports steady progress toward real independence while still allowing support when needed.