Back to: UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers Solved Paper 1
The aim of value education to inculcate in students is
(A) the moral values
(B) the social values
(C) the political values
(D) the economic values
Answer: A
By which of the following methods the true evaluation of the students is possible?
(A) Evaluation at the end of the course.
(B) Evaluation twice in a year.
(C) Continuous evaluation.
(D) Formative evaluation.
Answer: C
Suppose a student wants to share his problems with his teacher and he visits the teacher’s house for the purpose, the teacher should
(A) contact the student’s parents and solve his problem.
(B) suggest him that he should never visit his house.
(C) suggest him to meet the principal and solve the problem.
(D) extend reasonable help and boost his morale.
Answer: D
When some students are deliberately attempting to disturb the discipline of the class by making mischief, what will be your role as a teacher?
(A) Expelling those students.
(B) Isolate those students.
(C) Reform the group with your authority.
(D) Giving them an opportunity for introspection and improve their behaviour.
Answer: D
Which of the following belongs to a projected aid?
(A) Blackboard
(B) Diorama
(C) Epidiascope
(D) Globe
Answer: C
A teacher is said to be fluent in asking questions, if he can ask
(A) meaningful questions
(B) as many questions as possible
(C) maximum number of questions in a fixed time
(D) many meaningful questions in a fixed time
Answer: A
Which of the following qualities is most essential for a teacher?
(A) He should be a learned person.
(B) He should be a well dressed person.
(C) He should have patience.
(D) He should be an expert in his subject.
Answer: C
Workshops are meant for
(A) giving lectures
(B) multiple target groups
(C) showcase new theories
(D) hands on training/experience
Answer: D
A group of experts in a specific area of knowledge assembled at a place and prepared a syllabus for a new course. The process may be termed as
(A) Seminar
(B) Workshop
(C) Conference
(D) Symposium
Answer: B
For maintaining an effective discipline in the class, the teacher should
(A) Allow students to do what they like.
(B) Deal with the students strictly.
(C) Give the students some problem to solve.
(D) Deal with them politely and firmly.
Answer: D
An effective teaching aid is one which
(A) is colourful and good looking
(B) activates all faculties
(C) is visible to all students
(D) easy to prepare and use
Answer: B
Those teachers are popular among students who
(A) develop intimacy with them
(B) help them solve their problems
(C) award good grades
(D) take classes on extra tuition fee
Answer: B
The essence of an effective classroom environment is
(A) a variety of teaching aids
(B) lively student-teacher interaction
(C) pin-drop silence
(D) strict discipline
Answer: B
On the first day of his class, if a teacher is asked by the students to introduce himself, he should
(A) ask them to meet after the class
(B) tell them about himself in brief
(C) ignore the demand and start teaching
(D) scold the student for this unwanted demand
Answer: B
Moral values can be effectively inculcated among the students when the teacher
(A) frequently talks about values
(B) himself practices them
(C) tells stories of great persons
(D) talks of Gods and Goddesses
Answer: B
Classroom communication of a teacher rests on the principle of
(A) Infotainment
(B) Edutainment
(C) Entertainment
(D) Power equation
Answer: B
For an efficient and durable learning, learner should have
(A) ability to learn only
(B) requisite level of motivation only
(C) opportunities to learn only
(D) desired level of ability and motivation
Answer: D
Classroom communication must be
(A) Teacher centric
(B) Student centric
(C) General centric
(D) Textbook centric
Answer: B
The best method of teaching is to
(A) impart information
(B) ask students to read books
(C) suggest good reference material
(D) initiate a discussion and participate in it
Answer: D
Interaction inside the classroom should generate
(A) Argument
(B) Information
(C) Ideas
(D) Controversy
Answer: C
“Spare the rod and spoil the child”, gives the message that
(A) punishment in the class should be banned.
(B) corporal punishment is not acceptable.
(C) undesirable behaviour must be punished.
(D) children should be beaten with rods.
Answer: C
Indicate the number of Regional Offices of National Council of Teacher Education.
(A) 04
(B) 05
(C) 06
(D) 08
Answer: A
If you get an opportunity to teach a visually challenged student along with normal students, what type of treatment would you like to give him in the class ?
(A) Not giving extra attention because majority may suffer.
(B) Take care of him sympathetically in the class- room.
(C) You will think that blindness is his destiny and hence you cannot do anything.
(D) Arrange a seat in the front row and try to teach at a pace convenient to him.
Answer: D
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good achievement test?
(A) Reliability
(B) Objectivity
(C) Ambiguity
(D) Validity
Answer: C
Which of the following does not belong to a projected aid?
(A) Overhead projector
(B) Blackboard
(C) Epidiascope
(D) Slide projector
Answer: B
For a teacher, which of the following methods would be correct for writing on the blackboard?
(A) Writing fast and as clearly as possible.
(B) Writing the matter first and then asking students to read it.
(C) Asking a question to students and then writing the answer as stated by them.
(D) Writing the important points as clearly as possible.
Answer: D
A teacher can be successful if he/she
(A) helps students in becoming better citizens
(B) imparts subject knowledge to students
(C) prepares students to pass the examination
(D) presents the subject matter in a well organized manner
Answer: A
Dynamic approach to teaching means
(A) Teaching should be forceful and effective
(B) Teachers should be energetic and dynamic
(C) The topics of teaching should not be static, but dynamic
(D) The students should be required to learn through activities
Answer: D
While delivering lecture if there is some disturbance in the class, a teacher should
(A) keep quiet for a while and then continue.
(B) punish those causing disturbance.
(C) motivate to teach those causing disturbance.
(D) not bother of what is happening in the class.
Answer: C
Effective teaching is a function of
(A) Teacher’s satisfaction.
(B) Teacher’s honesty and commitment.
(C) Teacher’s making students learn and understand.
(D) Teacher’s liking for professional excellence.
Answer: C
The most appropriate meaning of learning is
(A) Acquisition of skills
(B) Modification of behaviour
(C) Personal adjustment
(D) Inculcation of knowledge
Answer: B
Arrange the following teaching process in order :
(i) Relate the present knowledge with previous one
(ii) Evaluation
(iii) Reteaching
(iv) Formulating instructional objectives
(v) Presentation of instructional materials
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
(B) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv), (v)
(C) (v), (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(D) (iv), (i), (v), (ii), (iii)
Answer: D
CIET stands for
(A) Centre for Integrated Education and Technology
(B) Central Institute for Engineering and Technology
(C) Central Institute for Education Technology
(D) Centre for Integrated Evaluation Techniques.
Answer: C
Teacher’s role at higher education level is to
(A) provide information to students.
(B) promote self learning in students.
(C) encourage healthy competition among students.
(D) help students to solve their problems.
Answer: B
A good teacher must be
(A) resourceful and autocratic
(B) resourceful and participative
(C) resourceful and authoritative
(D) resourceful and dominant
Answer: B
Which one of the following is the best method of teaching ?
(A) Lecture method
(B) Discussion method
(C) Demonstration method
(D) Question-Answer method
Answer: C
Successful Communication in classroom teaching is
(A) Circular
(B) Reciprocal
(C) Directional
(D) Influential
Answer: B
Which one of the following types of evaluation assesses the learning progress to provide continuous feedback to both teachers and students during instruction ?
(A) Placement evaluation
(B) Formative evaluation
(C) Diagnostic evaluation
(D) Summative
Answer: B
Which one of the following is a scaled down teaching situation ?
(A) Macro teaching
(B) Team teaching
(C) Cooperative teaching
(D) Micro teaching
Answer: D
CLASS stands for
(A) Complete Literacy and Studies in Schools
(B) Computer Literates and Students in Schools
(C) Computer Literacy and Studies in Schools
(D) Centre for Literacy and Studies in Schools
Answer: C
The black-board can be utilized best by a teacher for
(A) Putting the matter of teaching in black and white
(B) Making the students attentive
(C) Writing the important and notable points
(D) Highlighting the teacher himself
Answer: C
Nowadays the most effective mode of learning is
(A) Self study
(B) Face-to-face learning
(C) e-Learning
(D) Blended learning
Answer: C & D
At the primary school stage, most of the teachers should be women because they
(A) can teach children better than men.
(B) know basic content better than men.
(C) are available on lower salaries.
(D) can deal with children with love and affection.
Answer: D
Which one is the highest order of learning?
(A) Chain learning
(B) Problem-solving learning
(C) Stimulus-response learning
(D) Conditioned-reflex learning
Answer: D
A person can enjoy teaching as a profession when he
(A) has control over students.
(B) commands respect from students.
(C) is more qualified than his colleagues.
(D) is very close to higher authorities.
Answer: B
“A diagram speaks more than 1000 words” The statement means that the teacher should
(A) use diagrams in teaching.
(B) speak more and more in the class.
(C) use teaching aids in the class.
(D) not speak too, much in the class.
Answer: C
A workshop is
(A) a conference for discussion on a topic
(B) a meeting for discussion on a topic.
(C) a class at a college or a university in which a teacher and the students discuss a topic.
(D) a brief intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.
Answer: D
Maximum participation of students during teaching is possible through
(A) Lecture method
(B) Demonstration method
(C) Inductive method
(D) Textbook method
Answer: C
Diagnostic evaluation ascertains
(A) Students performance at the beginning of instructions.
(B) Learning progress and failures during instructions.
(C) Degree of achievements of instructions at the end.
(D) Causes and remedies of persistent learning problems during instructions.
Answer: D
Instructional aides are used by the teacher to
(A) Glorify the class
(B) Attract the students
(C) Clarify the concepts
(D) Ensure discipline
Answer: C
Attitude of the teacher that affects teaching pertains to
(A) Affective domain
(B) Cognitive domain
(C) Connative domain
(D) Psychomotor domain
Answer: A
Which of the following is not a prescribed level of teaching?
(A) Memory
(B) Understanding
(C) Reflective
(D) Differentiation
Answer: D
When academicians are called to deliver lecture or presentations to an audience on certain topics or a set of topics of educational nature, it is called
(A) Training Program
(B) Seminar
(C) Workshop
(D) Symposium
Answer: B
A smart classroom is a teaching space which has
(i) Smart portion with a touch panel control system.
(ii) PC/Laptop connection and DVD/VCR player.
(iii) Document camera and specialized software
(iv) Projector and screen
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (i) and (ii) only
(B) (ii) and (iv) only
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer: B
In the classroom, the teacher sends the message either as words or images. The students are really
(A) Encoders
(B) Decoders
(C) Agitators
(D) Propagators
Answer: B
Which one of the following is the best method of teaching?
(A) Lecture
(B) Discussion
(C) Demonstration
(D) Narration
Answer: C
Classroom communication is normally considered as
(A) effective
(B) cognitive
(C) affective
(D) selective
Answer: B
Which one of the following is considered a sign of motivated teaching?
(A) Students asking questions
(B) Maximum attendance of the students
(C) Pin drop silence in the classroom
(D) Students taking notes
Answer: A
Identify the category of evaluation that assesses the learning progress to provide continuous feedback to the students during instruction.
(A) Placement
(B) Diagnostic
(C) Formative
(D) Summative
Answer: C
Greater the handicap of the students coming to the educational institutions, greater the demand on the:
(A) Family
(B) Society
(C) Teacher
(D) State
Answer: C
What are the characteristics of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation ?
(a) It increases the workload on students by taking multiple tests.
(b) It replaces marks with grades.
(c) It evaluates every aspect of the student.
(d) It helps in reducing examination phobia.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (b) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: D
Which of the following attributes denote great strengths of a teacher?
(a) Full-time active involvement in the institutional management
(b) Setting examples
(c) Willingness to put assumptions to the test
(d) Acknowledging mistakes
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (a), (b) and (d)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: B
Which one of the following statements is correct in the context of multiple – choice type questions?
(A) They are more objective than true-false type questions.
(B) They are less objective than essay type questions.
(C) They are more subjective than short-answer type questions.
(D) They are more subjective than true-false type questions.
Answer: A
What are required for good teaching?
(a) Diagnosis
(b) Remedy
(c) Direction
(d) Feedback
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a) and (b)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (c) and (d)
Answer: A
Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar?
(a) It is a form of academic instruction.
(b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates.
(c) It involves large groups of individuals.
(d) It needs involvement of skilled persons.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
(A) (b) and (c)
(B) (b) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (d)
Answer: D
The main objectives of student evaluation of teachers are:
(a) To gather information about student weaknesses.
(b) To make teachers take teaching seriously.
(c) To help teachers adopt innovative methods of teaching.
(d) To identify the areas of further improvement in teacher traits.
Identify the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (a) and (b) only
(B) (b), (c) and (d) only
(C) (a), (b) and (c) only
(D) (a) only
Answer: B
Which of the following factors does not impact teaching?
(A) Learning through experience
(B) Teacher’s knowledge
(C) Class room activities that encourage learning
(D) Socio-economic background of teachers and students
Answer: D
Which of the following steps are required to design a questionnaire?
(a) Writing primary and secondary aims of the study.
(b) Review of the current literature.
(c) Prepare a draft of questionnaire.
(d) Revision of the draft.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: A
Achievement tests are commonly used for the purpose of:
(A) Assessing the amount of learning after teaching
(B) Making selections for a specific job
(C) Selecting candidates for a course
(D) Identifying strengths and weaknesses of learners
Answer: A
Techniques used by a teacher to teach include:
(a) Lecture
(b) Interactive lecture
(c) Group work
(d) Self study
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (a), (b) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: B
Which of the following statements about teaching aids are correct?
(a) They help in retaining concepts for longer duration.
(b) They help students learn better.
(c) They make teaching learning process interesting.
(d) They enhance rote learning.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (a), (b) and (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: C
A good teacher is one who:
(A) inspires students to learn
(B) gives useful information
(C) explains concepts and principles
(D) gives Printed notes to students
Answer: A
Internal and external factors that affect message reception by the students in the classroom are referred to as
(A) feedback
(B) fragmentation
(C) channelization
(D) noise
Answer: D
A teacher in a classroom has immediate control over
(A) the self, selected methods of communication and the message.
(B) the audience, the noise and the reception.
(C) the feedback, the technology and the audience experience.
(D) the communication channel, other communicators, and external factors.
Answer: A
What do communicated words carry in a classroom situation ?
(A) Inspiration, controversy and introspection
(B) Diversion, criticism and irrationality
(C) Insipidity, irrationality, and non-acceptance
(D) Power, structure and tradition
Answer: D
As a good classroom communicator, you are supposed to know your
(A) audience emotions
(B) silent cues
(C) artful pauses
(D) counter arguments
Answer: C
Which of the following set of statements reflects the basic characteristics of teaching ?
Select the correct alternative from the codes :
(i) Teaching is the same as training.
(ii) There is no difference between instruction and conditioning when we teach.
(iii) Teaching is related to learning.
(iv) Teaching is a ‘task’ word while learning is an ‘achievement’ word.
(v) Teaching means giving information.
(vi) One may teach without learning taking place.
Codes :
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (iii), (iv) and (vi)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (v)
(D) (i), (iv) and (vi)
Answer: B
Which of the following factors affect teaching ?
Choose the correct code to indicate your answer.
(i) Teacher’s internal locus of control.
(ii) Learner-motivation.
(iii) Teacher’s biographical data.
(iv) Teacher’s self efficacy.
(v) Learner’s interest in co-curricular activities.
(vi) Teacher’s skill in managing and monitoring.
(vii) Teacher’s knowledge of the subject including general knowledge.
Codes :
(A) (i), (ii), (iv), (vi) and (vii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
(C) (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii)
(D) (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
Answer: A
Which combination of methods of teaching is likely to optimise learning ?
(A) Lecturing, discussions and seminar method
(B) Interactive discussions, planned lectures and PowerPoint based presentations
(C) Interactive lecture sessions followed by buzz sessions, brainstorming and projects
(D) Lecturing, demonstrations and PowerPoint based presentations
Answer: C
Assertion (A): Teaching aids have to be considered as effective supplements to instruction.
Reason (R): They keep the students in good humour.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: B
The purpose of formative evaluation is to
(A) grade students’ learning outcomes.
(B) accelerate students’ learning performance.
(C) check students’ performance graph.
(D) provide feedback to teacher effectiveness.
Answer: B
Which of the following learner characteristics are likely to influence the effectiveness of teaching aids and evaluation systems to ensure positive results?
(A) Learner’s family background, age and habitation.
(B) Learner’s parentage, socio-economic background and performance in learning of the concerned subject.
(C) Learner’s stage of development, social background and personal interests.
(D) Learner’s maturity level, academic performance level and motivational dispositions.
Answer: D
Which set of learner characteristics may be considered helpful in designing effective teaching-learning systems?
Select the correct alternative from the codes given below:
(i) Prior experience of learners in respect of the subject.
(ii) Interpersonal relationships of learner’s family friends.
(iii) Ability of the learners in respect of the subject.
(iv) Student’s language background.
(v) Interest of students in following the prescribed dress code.
(vi) Motivational-orientation of the students.
Codes:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (iii), (iv) and (vi)
(C) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
(D) (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
Answer: B
A college level assistant professor has planned his/her lectures with an intent to develop cognitive dimensions of students centered on skills of analysis and synthesis. Below, given are two sets of items Set – I consisting of levels of cognitive interchange and Set – II comprising basic requirements for promoting them.
Match the two sets and indicate your answer by choosing the correct alternative from the code: (Levels of Cognitive Interchange)
a. Memory level
b. Understanding level
c. Reflective level (Basic requirements for promoting cognitive interchange)
i. Giving opportunity for discriminating examples and non-examples of a point.
ii. Recording the important points made during the presentations.
iii. Asking the students to discuss various items of information.
iv. Critically analyzing the points to be made and discussed.
Codes: a b c
(A) ii iv i
(B) iii iv ii
(C) ii i iv
(D) i ii iii
Answer: C
Select the alternative which consists of positive factors contributing to effectiveness of teaching:
List of factors:
(a) Teacher’s knowledge of the subject.
(b) Teacher’s socio-economic background.
(c) Communication skill of the teacher.
(d) Teacher’s ability to please the students.
(e) Teacher’s personal contact with students.
(f) Teacher’s competence in managing and monitoring the classroom transactions.
Codes:
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (c), (d) and (f)
(C) (b), (d) and (e)
(D) (a), (c) and (f)
Answer: D
The use of teaching aids is justified on the grounds of
(A) Attracting student’s attention in the class room.
(B) Minimizing indiscipline problems in the classroom.
(C) Optimizing learning outcomes of students.
(D) Effective engagement of students in learning tasks.
Answer: C
As a teacher, select the best option to ensure your effective presence in the classroom.
(A) Use of peer command
(B) Making aggressive statements
(C) Adoption of well-established posture
(D) Being authoritarian
Answer: C
In which of the following arrangements a wider spectrum of ideas and issues may be made possible?
(1) Symposium
(2) Research Article
(3) Workshop mode
(4) Conference
Answer: 4
On the basis of summative tests, a teacher is interpreting his/her students, performance in terms of their wellness life style evident in behaviour. This will be called:
(1) Criterion – referenced testing
(2) Formative testing
(3) Continuous and comprehensive evaluation
(4) Norm – referenced testing
Answer: 1
From the list given below identify the learner characteristics which would facilitate teaching-learning system to become effective. Choose the correct code to indicate your answer.
(a) Prior experience of learner
(b) Learner’s family lineage
(c) Aptitude of the learner
(d) Learner’s stage of development
(e) Learner’s food habits and hobbies
(f) Learner’s religious affiliation
Code:
(1) (b), (c) and (f)
(2) (a), (c) and (d)
(3) (d), (e) and (f)
(4) (a), (d) and (e)
Answer: 2
Which of the following set of statements best represents the nature and objective of teaching and learning?
(a) Teaching is like selling and learning is like buying.
(b) Teaching is a social act while learning is a personal act.
(c) Teaching implies learning whereas learning does not imply teaching.
(d) Teaching is a kind of delivery of knowledge while learning is like receiving it.
(e) Teaching is an interaction and is triadic in nature whereas learning is an active engagement in a subject domain.
Code:
(1) (a), (b) and (d)
(2) (a), (d) and (e)
(3) (b), (c) and (e)
(4) (a), (b) and (c)
Answer: 3
Assertion (A): All teaching implies learning.
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be derived from teaching.
Choose the correct answer from the following:
(1) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer: 4
The interaction between a teacher and students creates a zone of proximal:
(1) Distortion
(2) Difference
(3) Confusion
(4) Development
Answer: 4
In a classroom, the probability of message reception can be enhanced by:
(1) Using high decibel audio tools
(2) Establishing a viewpoint
(3) Exposing the ignorance of students
(4) Increasing the information load
Answer: 2
The spatial audio reproduction in a classroom can reduce the students’:
(1) Interest in technology – orientation
(2) Cognitive load in understanding
(3) Respect for the teacher
(4) Motivation for excellence
Answer: 2
Effectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of
(1) Course coverage
(2) Students’ interest
(3) Learning outcomes of students
(4) Use of teaching aids in the classroom
Answer: 3
In which teaching method learner’s participation is made optimal and proactive?
(1) Discussion method
(2) Buzz session method
(3) Brainstorming session method
(4) Project method
Answer: 4
One of the most powerful factors affecting teaching effectiveness is related to the
(1) Social system of the country
(2) Economic status of the society
(3) Prevailing political system
(4) Educational system
Answer: 4
Assertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning.
Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: 3
Which of the following set of statements represents acceptable propositions in respect of teaching-learning relationships? Choose the correct code to indicate your answer.
(i) When students fail in a test, it is the teacher who fails.
(ii) Every teaching must aim at ensuring learning.
(iii) There can be teaching without learning taking place.
(iv) There can be no learning without teaching.
(v) A teacher teaches but learns also. (vi) Real learning implies rote learning.
Codes:
(1) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
(2) (i), (ii), (iii) and (v)
(3) (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
(4) (i), (ii), (v) and (vi)
Answer: 2
Assertion (A): Learning is a life long process.
Reason(R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes.
Choose the correct answer from the following code:
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: 1
The typical feature of an information-rich classroom lecture is in the nature of being
(1) Sedentary
(2) Staggered
(3) Factual
(4) Sectoral
Answer: 3
Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching?
(a) Teaching and learning are integrally related.
(b) There is no difference between teaching and training.
(c) Concern of all teaching is to ensure some kind of transformation in students.
(d) All good teaching is formal in nature.
(e) A teacher is a senior person.
(f) Teaching is a social act whereas learning is a personal act.
Code:
(1) (a), (b) and (d)
(2) (b), (c) and (e)
(3) (a), (c) and (f)
(4) (d), (e) and (f)
Answer: 3
Which of the following learner characteristics is highly related to effectiveness of teaching?
(1) Prior experience of the learner
(2) Educational status of the parents of the learner
(3) Peer groups of the learner
(4) Family size from which the learner comes.
Answer: 1
In the two sets given below
Set –I indicates methods of teaching while
Set –II provides the basic requirements for success/effectiveness.
Match the two sets and indicate your answer by choosing from the code:
Set – I (Method of teaching)
(a) Lecturing
(b) Discussion in groups
(c) Brainstorming
(d) Programmed Instructional procedure
Set – II (Basic requirements for success/effectiveness)
(i) Small step presentation with feedback provided
(ii) Production of large number of ideas
(iii) Content delivery in a lucid language
(iv) Use of teaching-aids
(v) Theme based interaction among participants
Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) i (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
(3) (iii) (v) (ii) (i)
(4) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
Answer: 3
Assertion (A): All teaching should aim at ensuring learning.
Reason (R): All learning results from teaching.
Choose the correct answer from the following code:
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: 3
Which among the following reflects best the quality of teaching in a classroom ?
1. Through the use of many teaching aids in the classroom
2. Through the quality of questions asked by students in classroom
3. Through full attendance in the classroom
4. Through observation of silence by the students in classroom
Answer: 2
Among the following which one is not an instructional material ?
1. Audio podcast
2. YouTube video
3. Printed study guide
4. Overhead projector
Answer: 4
Suppose as a teacher you are training your students in public speaking and debate. Which among the following is most difficult to develop among the students ?
1. Control over emotions
2. Concept formulation
3. Using / selecting appropriate language
4. Voice modulation
Answer: 1
Which among the following is best advantage of choice based credit system ?
1. Shift in focus from teacher-centric to student-centric education
2. Improving classroom attendance
3. Helping teacher to complete syllabus on time
4. Reducing examination anxiety among students
Answer: 1
Which of the learner characteristics will influence his/her perspective in a course of study?
i) Learner’s commitment
ii) Parents interest in the learner
(iii) Prior knowledge of the learner
(iv) Skill of the learner in the concerned area
(v) Family size of the learner
(vi) Socio-economic background of the family to which the learner belongs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) (i) (iii) and (iv)
(2) (i), (ii) and (Iii)
(3) (iii), (iv) and (v)
(4) (iv), (v) and (vi)
Answer: 1
The performance of a student is compared with another student in which type of testing?
(1) Criterion referenced testing
(2) Diagnostic testing
(3) Summative testing
(4) Norm-referenced testing
Answer: 4
Which of the strategies in the list given below will be associated with direct teaching?
(i) Providing examples and explanation
(ii) Promoting inquiry
(iii) Focussing on concepts
(iv) Giving review and recapitulation
(v) Offering practice and feedback
(vi) Problem raising and problem-solving
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(2) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(3) (i), (iv) and (v)
(4) (iv) (v) and (vi)
Answer: 3
From the list given below identify those questions which are called process rather than content based questions?
(i) Convergent questions
(ii) Divergent questions
(iii) Fact based questions
(iv) Concept based questions
(v) Open questions
(vi) Closed questions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(2) (ii), (iii) and (M
(3) (iv), (v) and (vi)
(4) (ii), (iii) and (v)
Answer: 4
Classroom Interactions are influenced largely by
1. Student’s commitment
2. Teacher centric environment
3. Organisational oversight
4. Unsolicited interventions
Answer: 1
When a large number of students with different performances levels are there in the class. For uniform imparting of educative interactions, a teacher should opt for a communication which is:
1. Top-down and linear
2. Technology – enabled
3. Individual – centric
4. Self – projected
Answer: 2
The emphasis in memory level teaching is on which of the following?
1. Organisation of thoughts and ideas
2. Seeing of relationships among facts
3. Systematic presentations to enable quick reproduction
4. Critical thinking
5. Mastery of concept sequencing of facts
6. Segregating one feature from another
Choose the answer from the following options:
1. (a), (b) and (c)
2. (a), (c) and (e)
3. (b), (c) and (d)
4. (d), (e) and (f)
Answer: 2
which of the following teaching method(s) is/are contributive to direct learning?
1. Team teaching and lecturing
2. Simulation and role playing
3. Lecture with or without use of audio- visuals
4. Participation in workshop and assignments
5. MOOCs and heuristics
6. Interactive presentation
Choose your answer from the following options:
1. (b), (d) and (e)
2. (a), (b) and (c)
3. (c), (d) and (f)
4. (d), (e) and (f)
Answer: 1
The most characteristic feature of an adolescent learner which determines his/her social and moral development is the
1. Tendency to be away from parents
2. Concern for hero worshipping for emulating values and standards
3. Mixing up with peers in the neighborhood
4. Identity crisis
Answer: 2
Match the following study skills with their effective learning techniques: Study Skills Learning Techniques
a) Elaborative interrogation i. Mixing different kinds of problems together when studying
b) Practice Testing ii. Explaining what a section of text or an example problem means to you
c) Self-Explanation iii. Testing yourself on the material you are trying to learn
d) Interleaved practice iv. Answering why a fact is true
Choose the correct option:
1. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
2. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
3. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i),(d)-(iii)
4. (a)-(iii),(b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
Answer: 1
Reflective level teaching is different from memory level teaching because the pattern of communication that is involved reflective level teaching is basically
1. Linear
2. Bottom-up
3. Interactional
4. Transactional
Answer: 4
Which one of the following assessment procedures is conducted during an in-progress teaching-learning session?
1. Summative
2. Formative
3. Norm-referenced
4. Criterion-referenced
Answer: 2
From the following, identify those features which are associated with “Indirect Instructional Strategies”
A. Guided student practice
B. Focus on concept acquisition through question-answer sessions
C. Presenting the stimulus material in small, easy to take steps
D. Problem based presentation
E. Participatory and collaborative moves stressed
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. B, D and E only
2. A, B and C only
3. B, C and D only
4. C, D and E only
Answer: 1
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Giving orders to students in the classroom is a specific form of communication Reason
Reason R: The manner of orders depends upon the cultural background of the students involved In light of the above statements,
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true
Answer: 1
Given below are two statements
Statement I: The use of ICT in organizing teaching-learning programmes in the universities has the potential to optimise the learning outcomes
Statement II: Formative assessment provides support to enhancing the quality of teaching-learning sessions
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer: 1
Identify those teaching strategies which are learner-centered
A. Cooperative learning
B. Team teaching
C. Laboratory based projects
D. Pair-share discussions
E. Lecturing with PowerPoint presentations
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B and C only
2. B, C and D only
3. A, C and D only
4. C, D and E only
Answer: 3
Which of the following skills are needed for present day teacher to adjust effectively with the classroom teaching ?
1. Knowledge of technology
2. Use of technology in teaching learning
3. Knowledge of students’ needs
4. Content mastery
(A) 1 & 3
(B) 2 & 3
(C) 2, 3 & 4
(D) 2 & 4
Answer: B
The primary duty of the teacher is to
(A) raise the intellectual standard of the students
(B) improve the physical standard of the students
(C) help all round development of the students
(D) imbibe value system in the students
Answer: C
Micro teaching is more effective
(A) during the preparation for teaching-practice
(B) during the teaching-practice
(C) after the teaching-practice
(D) always
Answer: B
What quality the students like the most in a teacher ?
(A) Idealist philosophy
(B) Compassion
(C) Discipline
(D) Entertaining
Answer: B
Assertion (A) : For an effective classroom communication at times it is desirable to use the projection technology.
Reason (R) : Using the projection technology facilitates extensive coverage of course contents.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
Which of the following is more interactive and student centric ?
(A) Seminar
(B) Workshop
(C) Lecture
(D) Group Discussion
Answer: B
Assertion (A) : The U.G.C. Academic Staff Colleges came into existence to improve the quality of teachers. \
Reason (R) : University and college teachers have to undergo both orientation and refresher courses.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false and (R) is correct.
Answer: A
Which one of the following is the most important quality of a good teacher ?
(A) Punctuality and sincerity
(B) Content mastery
(C) Content mastery and reactive
(D) Content mastery and sociable
Answer: C
The primary responsibility for the teacher’s adjustment lies with
(A) The children
(B) The principal
(C) The teacher himself
(D) The community
Answer: B
As per the NCTE norms, what should be the staff strength for a unit of 100 students at B.Ed. level ?
(A) 1 + 7
(B) 1 + 9
(C) 1 + 10
(D) 1 + 5
Answer: C
Research has shown that the most frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers is
(A) Digestive upsets
(B) Explosive behaviour
(C) Fatigue
(D) Worry
Answer: B
Which one of the following statements is correct ?
(A) Syllabus is an annexure to the curriculum.
(B) Curriculum is the same in all educational institutions.
(C) Curriculum includes both formal, and informal education.
(D) Curriculum does not include methods of evaluation.
Answer: C
A successful teacher is one who is
(A) Compassionate and disciplinarian
(B) Quite and reactive
(C) Tolerant and dominating
(D) Passive and active
Answer: A
Some students in a class exhibit great curiosity for learning. It may be because such children
(A) Are gifted
(B) Come from rich families
(C) Show artificial behaviour
(D) Create indiscipline in the class
Answer: A
The most important quality of a good teacher is
(A) Sound knowledge of subject matter
(B) Good communication skills
(C) Concern for students’ welfare
(D) Effective leadership qualities
Answer: A
Which one of the following is appropriate in respect of teacher- student relationship ?
(A) Very informal and intimate
(B) Limited to classroom only
(C) Cordial and respectful
(D) Indifferent
Answer: C
The academic performance of students can be improved if parents are encouraged to
(A) supervise the work of their wards
(B) arrange for extra tuition
(C) remain unconcerned about it
(D) interact with teachers frequently
Answer: A
In a lively classroom situation, there is likely to be
(A) occasional roars of laughter
(B) complete silence
(C) frequent teacher-student dialogue
(D) loud discussion among students
Answer: C
If a parent approaches the teacher to do some favour to his/her ward in the examination, the teacher should
(A) try to help him
(B) ask him not to talk in those terms
(C) refuse politely and firmly
(D) ask him rudely to go away
Answer: C
Which of the following is not an example of a continuous variable ?
(A) Family size
(B) Intelligence
(C) Height
(D) Attitude
Answer: B
Below are given the characteristics features of formative and summative assessment procedures used in various teaching-learning contexts.
(a) It is used for judging learning standard.
(b) It is used for improvement of capacity and quality.
(c) Its use is extended to performance appraisal of teachers, students and institutions.
(d) It is used during instruction.
(e) Assessment is formal and post instructional in nature.
(f) It is based on participation of both teacher and student.
Which of the given codes relate to formative procedures?
Options:-
(A) (a), (c) and (e)
(B) (b), (d) and (f)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: B
In which of the modalities of teaching-learning arrangements there is more scope for critical and creative interchange?
Options:-
(A) Instructional presentations involving scope for information processing
(B) Conditioning to promote sensitivity
(C) Training session
(D) Dialogic presentations involving teachers, students and the content
Answer: D
Which of the following specify the factors affecting teaching. For your answer select from the code given below:
(a) Availability of teaching aids their use
(b) School-community linkages
(c) Interest of parents in the school programmes
(d) Subject-knowledge of the teacher
(e) Frequency of organizing co-curricular activities
(f) Verbal and non-verbal communication skills of the teacher
Options:-
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (a), (d) and (f)
(C) (d), (e) and (f)
(D) (b), (c) and (e)
Answer: B
Which of the following are considered as key behaviours of effective teaching as evident from researches?
(a) Structuring through comments made for organizing what is to come.
(b) Asking process or content based questions.
(c) Lesson clarity implying the extend, to which teacher’s presentation is clear to the class.
(d) Using student ideas and contributions while the teacher is presenting the subject.
(e) Instructional variety involving teacher’s variability and flexibility during presentation.
(f) Students success rate implying the rate at which students understand and correctly complete the exercises.
Options:-
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (c), (¢) and (f)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (f)
Answer: B
Assertion “A”: Classroom communication behaviours imply making the contents relevant.
Reason “R™: It is none of the functions of teachers to make students organize information for effective interaction.
Options:-
(A) Both “A” and “R” are true, but “R” is not correct explanation of “A”
(B) Both “A” and “R” are true
(C) “A” is true, but “R” is false
(D) “A” is false, but “R” is true
Answer: C
Internal cues of non-verbal behaviour in the classroom help diagnose:
(A) Mass beliefs
(B) Spatial proximation
(C) Inter-personal dynamics
(D) Student movement
Answer: C
Which among the following is the best field of study to improve the ability of students to experiment and analyse?
(A) History
(B) Science
(C) Languages
(D) Economics
Answer: B
Suppose as a teacher you are training your students in public speaking and debate. Which among the following is most difficult to develop among the students?
(A) Voice modulation
(B) Concept formulation
(C) Using/Selecting appropriate language
(D) Control over emotions
Answer: D
Among the following which one is not an instructional material?
(A) Overhead projector
(B) Printed study guide
(C) Audio podcast
(D) YouTube video
Answer: A
Which among the following reflects best the quality of teaching in a classroom?
(A) Through the quality of questions asked by students in classroom
(B) Through observation of silence by the students in classroom
(C) Through full attendance in the classroom
(D) Through the use of many teaching aids in the classroom
Answer: A
Which among the following is best advantage of Choice Based Credit System?
(A) Helping teacher to complete syllabus on time
(B) Shift in focus from teacher-centric to student-centric education
(C) Improving classroom attendance
(D) Reducing examination anxiety among students
Answer: B
In the digital era, there is a fear that classroom communication may result in:
(A) Quick adaptation
(B) Stimulation
(C) Over-stimulation
(D) Passive adaptation
Answer: D
According to Bloom’s traditional taxonomy, the highest level of learning in cognitive domain is:
(A) Comprehension
(B) Analysis
(C) Evaluation
(D) Application
Answer: C
There are teaching aids which are centered around certain skills such as reading, listening and pronunciation etc. such teaching aids are called as:
(A) Scientific teaching aids
(B) General knowledge teaching aids
(C) Skill based teaching aids
(D) Audio-lingual teaching aids
Answer: D
Assignment method of teaching is a combination of which of the following?
(A) Lecture-cum-demonstration method and laboratory method
(B) Lecture method and field visit method
(C) Project method and lecture method
(D) Heuristic method and problem solving method
Answer: C
Which one of the following is incorrectly matched between the proponent and the theory of education advocated by him?
(A) Plato-Idealism
(B) Rossean-Naturalism
(C) Plato-Naturalism
(D) Dewey-Pragmatism
Answer: C
Heuristic method of teaching was developed by:
(A) HE. Armstrong
(B) John Dewey
(C) Friedrich Froebel
(D) Anne Sullivan
Answer: A
Which among the following is not one of instruments to evaluate quality or characteristics of a learner?
(A) Rating Scale
(B) Checklist
(C) Rubrics
(D) Inventory
Answer: D
Prime objective of using audio-lingual aids in a classroom is to keep students to develop: Options:-
(A) Spelling and punctuation skills
(B) Reading and writing skills
(C) Listening and speaking skills
(D) Vocabulary and grammar
Answer: D
Which of the following is correct statement in relation to fishbowl style of classroom layout?
(A) Some students sit close together in a circle in the centre of classroom while the rest of students stand at the back of classroom and observe the group discussion.
(B) Students are grouped together on small tables so that they can engage in small group discussions.
(C) Students sit in horizontal rows so that they can clearly see each other but this does not facilitate group discussion
(D) Students sit in ‘C’ shape formation with teacher at the centre.
Answer: A
When students and teachers involve in communication, the purposes are:
(a) To develop professional working relationship.
(b) To create a participatory environment in the classroom.
(c) To engage in out-of-classroom interaction.
(d) To seek teacher’s intervention in personal matters.
(e) To control teacher’s attitude towards students.
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (c), (d) and (e)
(D) (a), (d) and (e)
Answer: B
The field of study dealing with methods and principles used in adult education is known as:
(A) Anthropology
(B) Gerontology
(C) Pedagogy
(D) Andragogy
Answer: D
Which of the following indicates the concept of Zone of Proximal Development as suggested by psychologist Lev Vygotsky?
(A) What a learner can do with help and without help.
(B) A learner learns effectively when it is supported with real life examples.
(C) A learner’s brain develops faster in childhood.
(D) Friends interaction is very important for proper development of child.
Answer: A
The construction of thought process, which includes remembering, problem solving and decision making, is called as :
(A) Cognitive development
(B) Andragogy
(C) Psychology
(D) Pedagogy
Answer: A
The field of study of the theory and practice of self-determined learning that focuses on the importance of knowing how to learn is known as :
(A) Heutagogy
(B) Pedagogy
(C) Epistemology
(D) Andragogy
Answer: A
Given below are two premises (a) and (b).Four conclusions are drawn from them. Select the code that states validly drawn conclusion(s) [taking the premises individually or jointly]. Premises
(a) Some women are teachers.
(b) All teachers are hard-working.
Conclusions :
(i) All hard-working people are teachers.
(II) All teachers are not women,
(iii) Some hard-working teachers are women.
(iv) Some women are hard-working.
Code :
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (if) and (iii)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Answer: B
Which among the following best describes emotional intelligence as a learner characteristic?
(a) Recognise their own and other people’s emotions
(b) Expressing their emotions strongly
(c) Use emotional information to guide thinking and behaviour
(d) Good observation, scientific thinking and deductive reasoning
(e) Adjusting emotions to adapt to environments
(f) Being creative and open to diverse viewpoints
Options:-
(A) (a), (d) and (f)
(B) (a), (c) and (e)
(C) (c), (e) and (f)
(D) (b), (d) and (e)
Answer: B
In teaching learning context, results of an evaluation are useful to teachers in various ways. Which among the following is most important use for a teacher?
(A) To decide placement of students in other institutions.
(B) Planning instruction and knowing the effectiveness of the teaching strategies used by them.
(C) To identify home influence on students.
(D) Getting information about student’s study interests.
Answer: B
Which among the following can best be used as an asynchronous teaching aid?
(a) Skype
(b) Blog
(c) Facebook post
(d) Online chat
(e) Email
(f) Google Hangout
Codes
(A) (b), (c) and (e)
(B) (c), (e) and (f)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (a), (c) and (f)
Answer: A
The goal of formative assessment is to:
(A) Promote student to next level
(B) Monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback
(C) Compare student learning against a standard or benchmark
(D) Form a group of students on the basis of their learning
Answer: B
In a school, in which there are large number of failures, you may like to develop test for elimination those who are likely to have substantial difficulties in meeting the academic goals of teaching. For this you need to develop test which should be able to predict the individual’s ability or readiness to undertake the study of a school subject successfully. What is the name of such tests?
(A) Achievement tests
(B) Attitude tests
(C) Prognostic tests
(D) Analytical tests
Answer: C
Which among the following is a cognitive characteristic of learner?
(A) Level of visual literacy
(B) Belief
(C) Academic self-concept
(D) Sensory perception
Answer: A
John Dewey explained school as a/an institution, and education as a process.
(A) Social, Philosophical
(B) Environmental, Psychological
(C) Economical, Philosophical
(D) Social, Social
Answer: D
As a teacher, you wish to predict the capacity and potential success in your subject. Your main purpose is to predict, or to identify individuals who have greatest potential for development along special lines or who are likely to profit most by special training. Which test you would apply to accomplish that?
(A) Personality test
(B) Intelligence test
(C) Prognostic test
(D) Aptitude test
Answer: D
Given below are two premises (A and B). Four conclusions are drawn from them. Select the code that states validity drawn Conclusion(s) (taking the premises individually or jointly).
Premises: 1. No non-literates are graduates. 2. All non-graduates are non-teachers. Conclusions: (a) All teachers are non-literates. (b) All teachers are graduates. (c) All non-teachers are non-graduates. (d) No non-literate is a teacher.
Options:-
(A) (b) and (d)
(B) (c) and (d)
(C) (a) and (b)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: A
From the list given below, identify these statements which relate to the characteristics of a teaching act. Select from the code to indicate your answer.
(a) Teaching is a personal act to facilitate self-development.
(b) The goal of all teaching is to cause learning.
(c) Teaching invariably implies changing the opinion of others.
(d) Teaching is triadic rather than dyadic in nature.
(e) Teaching means selling ideas.
(f) Teaching means reaching the mind of students.
Options:-
(A) (c). (d) and (e)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (d) and (D
(D) (f), (e) and (d)
Answer: C
For promoting competence and excellence in and through education, which of the needs of Maslow’s hierarchy has to be addressed?
(A) Need for love and belongingness
(B) Need for self esteem
(C) Need for self-actualization
(D) Safety needs
Answer: C
Which of the following are hindering factors in effective teaching? Select from the code to give you answer.
(a) Teacher’s self-efficacy.
(b) Teacher’s subject knowledge.
(c) Low ability and willingness level of teacher.
(d) Lack of planning and teaching skills in a teacher.
(e) Teacher’s mastery of linguistic skills.
(f) Inappropriate body language of the teacher.
Options:-
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (0), (d) and (0)
(C) (a), (c) and (1)
(D) (a). (e) and (c)
Answer: B
In the following list identify these statements which are indicative of helping behavior of effective teaching. Select from the code to give your answer.
(a) Instructional variety marked by multiple devices used.
(b) Using the ideas of students while making presentations.
(c) Student’s success rate as evident in correctly understanding the assignments.
(d) Engagement in learning tasks.
(e) Teacher affect as manifest in relations with students.
(f) Probing to add and seek classifications of ideas.
Options
(A) (a). (b) and (c)
(B) (b), (e) and (f)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (d). (e) and (a)
Answer: B
In the following characteristics of an evaluation procedure, identify those which describe formative assessment. Select from the code to indicate your answer.
(a) Evaluation is a post instructional event.
(b) Evaluation occurs during instruction.
(c) Evaluation is carried out by policy makers.
(d) Evaluation takes place periodically.
(e) The aim of evaluation is to improve the process of teaching.
(f) Evaluation is used on participation of students and teachers.
Options
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (0), (e) and (1)
(©) (0). (d) and (1)
(D) (0). (c) and (d)
Answer: B
“Do as I Say” is the leadership style of:
Options:-
(A) Participative Leadership Style
(B) Conservative Leadership Style
(C) Delegating Leadership Style
(D) Consultative Leadership Style
Answer: B
For an effective organizational climate within a university system, which of the following measures will be most appropriate?
Options:-
(A) Decreasing the power restraining forces without caring about the driving forces.
(B) Increasing the power of driving forces and decreasing the power of restraining forces.
(C) Creating an equilibrium between driving forces and restraining forces.
(D) Increasing the power of driving forces without caring the restraining forces.
Answer: B
For organizing an effective teaching-learning system which of the following combinations of statements would reflect the most appropriate concern?
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(a) Determining what will be the intended learning outcome
(b) Deciding as to what strategy and tactics will be used
(c) Formally approving the academic qualifications of teachers
(d) Determining the evaluation tool to be used
(e) Deciding the size of the classroom
(f) Assessing the prior academic experience of the learner
Options:
(A) (c), (d), (e) and (f)
(B) (a), (b), (d) and (f)
(C) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a). (c), (d) and (e)
Answer: A
Which devices from the list given below will form part of formative evaluation? Give your answer by selecting from the code.
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(a) Conducting a quiz session
(b) Giving multiple — choice type question in post — instructional sessions
(c) Giving a mastery test
(d) Providing corrective feedback during discussions
(e) Encouraging opportunity for metacognitive thinking
(f) Grading students performance on a five — point scale
Options:
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (a), (d) and (e)
(C) (d), (e) and (f)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: B
In order to promote direct learning which of the following methods would be best suited?
(A) Project method
(B) Team teaching method
(C) Lecture with examples
(D) Discussion session
Answer: D
From the following list of learner characteristics identify those, which will be helpful in ensuring effectiveness of teaching.
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(a) Extent to which learner obeys the school system
(b) Learner’s level of motivation
(c) Feelings of learners towards the social system
(d) Learner’s interest in sports and games
(e) Prior experience of the learner
(f) Interpersonal relations of learners
Options:
(A) (a), (c) and (e)
(B) (c). (d) and (e)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (e) and (f)
Answer: B
Below are given a number of key behaviours as well as helpful behaviours of effectiveness of teaching based on research evidence.
Identify those, which are key behaviours and indicate your answer by selecting from the code.
(a) Structuring through comments by the teacher in respect of what is to come.
(b) Questioning through content and process level questions.
(c) Lesson clarity implying the extent to which presentations are not involved.
(d) Probing which implies statements to encourage students to elaborate.
(e) Engagement rate devolved to learning when students are actually on task.
(f) Rate at which students understand and correctly comprehend assignments and exercises.
Options:
(A) (a), (d) and (e)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (d) and (f)
(D) (c), (e) and (f)
Answer: B
In the two sets given below, set-I provides the different levels of teaching and learning while set-II gives their exemplars and concerns. Match the two sets and select from the code to indicate your answer.
Set-1 (Levels of teaching and learning) (a) Memory level (b) Understanding level (c) Reflective level
Set-1I (Exemplars and Concerns) (i) Encourages critical thinking based cognitive interchange (i) Protects personal interest and attitudinal concerns (iii) Facilitates recalling and recognizing of facts (iv) Enhances scope for seeing of relationships and meanings
Options:-
(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i)
(B) (a)-(1), (b)-(i1), (c)-(iii)
(©) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv)
(D) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii)
Answer: A
In the following statements identifies those which relate to ‘Norm-referenced testing’ (NRT). Select from the code to give your answer.
(a) Covering a large domain of learning tasks with just a few items measuring specific tasks.
(b) Emphasizing discrimination among individuals in terms of relative level of learning.
(c) Focusing on a specified domain of learning tasks with a large number of items measuring specific tasks.
(d) Interpretation required a clearly defined group.
(e) Interpretation required a clearly defined achievement domain.
(f) Emphasizing description of learning tasks which individuals can and cannot perform.
Options:-
(A) (b), (c) and (f)
(B) (d), (e) and (f)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (c)
Answer: C
Which of the following methods to teaching will encourage indirect learning?
(A) Collaborative projects
(B) Lecturing with examples
(C) Term teaching
(D) Demonstration on a subject
Answer: D
From the following list, identify the indicators of commitment areas of teachers and learners. Select from the code to give your answer.
(a) ‘Do it well’ approach
(b) Developing contact with community
(c) Enhancing performance in classroom including teaching-learning processes
(d) Concern for the all-round development and readiness to help
(e) Acquiring curricular and content competency
(f) Respecting impartiality, objectivity and intellectual honesty
Options:-
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (d), (e) and (f)
(C) (a), (d) and (f)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: B
Fleeting changes that occur in facial expressions of teachers in a classroom are described as:
(A) Informational-momentary movements
(B) Macro-momentary movements
(C) Micro-momentary movements
(D) Significant-momentary movements
Answer: C
Which one of the following has larger scope for the possibility of hands on experience?
(A) Workshop
(B) Seminar
(C) Conference
(D) Symposium
Answer: A
Student-Centric Classroom is meant for:
(A) Addressing the individual differences
(B) Reducing teacher-oriented lectures
(C) Recalling the previous knowledge
(D) Engaging the entire class
Answer: A
A teacher intends to find out the learning difficulties of students. Which of the following tests can be used?
(A) Summative Test
(B) Formative Test
(C) Performance Test
(D) Diagnostic Test
Answer: D
What is the main objective of formative evaluation?
(A) To promote students to the next class
(B) To enhance students’ learning
(C) To enhance co-operation in class
(D) To understand the learning difficulties
Answer: B
Below are given two columns. Column-A presents the methods of teaching and Column-B presents the focus of a method. Match the two Columns.
Column-A (Methods of Teaching) (a) Collaborative Method (b) Co-operative Method (c) Constructivist Method (d) Team teaching
Column-B (Focus of Method) (1) when expertise of teachers is used in teaching (ii) when emphasis is given on students as creator of knowledge (iii) when students share different aspects of a learning activity (iv) when students help each other to learn
Select your answer from the options given below:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Answer: B
In the context of a classroom teaching ‘Smiles or Frowns’ when used as non-verbal cues, tend to perform which of the following basic functions?
(A) contradicting the verbal cue function
(B) regulating the verbal cue function
(C) substitute function
(D) supplement function
Answer: C
Which of the strategies in the list given below will be associated with direct teaching?
(i) Providing examples and explanation
(ii) Promoting inquiry
(iii) Focusing on concepts
(iv) Giving review and recapitulation
(v) Offering practice and feedback
(vi) Problem raising and problem-solving
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (iv) and (v)
(D) (iv), (v) and (vi)
Answer: C
Which of the following is an example of a maximum performance test?
(A) Personality tests
(B) Projective personality tests
(C) Aptitude tests
(D) Interest and attitude scales
Answer: C
Which of the learner characteristics will influence his/her perspective in a course of study?
(i) Learner’s commitment
(ii) Parents interest in the learner
(iii) Prior knowledge of the learner
(iv) Skill of the learner in the concerned area
(v) Family size of the learner
(vi) Socio-economic background of the family to which the learner belongs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii), (iv) and (v)
(D) (iv), (v) and (vi)
Answer: A
The performance of a student is compared with another student in which type of testing?
(A) Criterion referenced testing
(B) Diagnostic testing
(C) Summative testing
(D) Norm-referenced testing
Answer: D
From the list given below identify those questions which are called process rather than content- based questions?
(i) Convergent questions
(ii) Divergent questions
(iii) Fact based questions
(iv) Concept based questions
(v) Open questions
(vi) Closed questions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (iv), (v) and (vi)
(D) (ii), (iv) and (v)
Answer: D
Brain storming as a method can be used for:
(A) Out-of-box thinking
(B) Coherent thinking
(C) Generate new ideas in the area of interest
(D) Critical thinking
Answer: C
A workshop is meant for:
(A) Hands-on-experience
(B) Listening to scholarly lectures
(C) Learning with interaction
(D) Discussing over one’s own work
Answer: A
Learning objectives mean:
(A) Learning experience
(B) Concise outcomes
(C) Academic achievement
(D) Intended learning outcomes
Answer: D
For optimizing self-learning which of the following motivational principles will be most helpful?
(A) Using reward and punishment
(B) Creating scope for fulfilling relatedness need
(C) Providing scope for satisfying need for competence
(D) Promoting concerns for meeting status needs
Answer: C
As per the cognitive development theory of Jean Piaget, adolescent students are in which stage of development?
(A) Sensory Motor Stage
(B) Concrete Operational Stage
(C) Operational Stage
(D) Formal Operational Stage
Answer: D
Below is given a list of teaching methods and approaches. Which among them are individualized approach?
(i) Demonstration method
(ii) Modular Approach based teaching
(iii) Programmed learning
(iv) Personalized teaching
(v) Collaborative method
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (iii), (iv) and (v)
(D) (i), (iv) and (v)
Answer: B
Which of the following statements is true in the case of a test prepared by you as a teacher?
(A) If a test is reliable, it is objective
(B) If a test is valid, it is reliable also
(C) If a test is reliable, it is valid
(D) If a test is valid and reliable, it is usable
Answer: B
Which of the following statements best explains the concept of team teaching?
(A) More than 2 teachers teach
(B) More than 2 teachers plan and teach together the same class
(C) More than 2 teachers plan and teach the same class as per their expertise
(D) A team of teachers who are ready and available to teach the students
Answer: C
Which among the following bases can be counted to judge the effectiveness of teaching?
(i) Marks obtained by students in overall subjects
(ii) Level of realization of instructional objectives
(iii) Time taken by the students to learn
(iv) Resources used by the teacher in teaching
(v) Regularity of students in class
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (ii) and (iv)
(C) (iii), (iv) and (v)
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer: D
In a classroom, a student to be an effective listener, has to take note of:
(i) The teacher appearance
(ii) The peer group
(IIi) The academic content
(iv) Communication distractions
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (iv) and (iii)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Answer: D
