1. Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching ?
Indicate your answer by selecting from the code.
(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
2. 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
3. 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 Set - II
(Method of teaching) (Basic requirements for success/effectiveness)
(a) Lecturing (i) Small step presentation with feedback provided
(b) Discussion in groups (ii) Production of large number of ideas
(c) Brainstorming (iii) Content delivery in a lucid language
(d) Programmed Instructional (iv) Use of teaching-aids
procedure
(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
4.From the list of evaluation procedures given below identify those which will be called ‘formative
evaluation’. Indicate your answer by choosing from the code :
(a) A teacher awards grades to students after having transacted the course work.
(b) During interaction with students in the classroom, the teacher provides corrective
feedback.
(c) The teacher gives marks to students on a unit test.
(d) The teacher clarifies the doubts of students in the class itself.
(e) The overall performance of a students is reported to parents at every three months
interval.
(f) The learner’s motivation is raised by the teacher through a question-answer session.
Code :
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (c) and (e)
(4) (b), (d) and (f)
Answer 4
5. 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
6. From the following list of statements, select those which indicate the characteristics and basic requirements of teaching.
(i) Teaching implies communication.
(ii) Teaching is like selling goods.
(iii) Teaching means managing and monitoring.
(iv) Teaching implies influencing others.
(v) Teaching requires convincing others.
(vi) There can be no teaching without infrastructural support.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
(1) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(2) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(3) (iv), (v) and (vi)
(4) (ii), (v) and (vi)
Answer: (1)
7. What is the purpose underlying the use of teaching aids?
(1) To make the lessons interesting
(2) To capture the students’ attention
(3) To enhance access to technological resources
(4) To optimise learning outcomes
Answer: (4)
8. In the list given below, identify those key teaching behaviours which have been observed to be contributive to effectiveness.
(i) Lesson clarity
(ii) Probing
(iii) Teacher-task orientation
(iv) Student success rate
(v) Instructional variety
(vi) Using student ideas
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
(1) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(2) (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) and (v)
(4) (ii), (iii), (v) and (vi)
Answer: (3)
9. 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)
10. 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)
11 . 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) | Set – II Instructional procedure (Basic requirements for success/effectiveness) |
(a) Lecturing | (i) Small step presentation with feedback provided |
(b) Discussion in groups | (ii) Production of large number of ideas |
(c) Brainstorming | (iii) Content delivery in a lucid language |
(d) Programmed | (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)
12. From the list of evaluation procedures given below identify those which will be called ‘formative evaluation’. Indicate your answer by choosing from the code:
(a) A teacher awards grades to students after having transacted the course work.
(b) During interaction with students in the classroom, the teacher provides corrective feedback.
(c) The teacher gives marks to students on a unit test.
(d) The teacher clarifies to doubts of students in the class itself.
(e) The overall performance of a student’s us reported to parents at every three months interval.
(f) The learner’s motivation is raised by the teacher through a question-answer session.
Codes:
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (c) and (e)
(4) (b), (d) and (f)
Answer: (4)
13. 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)
14. 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) (b), (c) and (e)
(2) (a), (b) and (c)
(3) (a), (b) and (d)
(4) (a), (d) and (e)
Answer: (1)
15. 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
(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) (b), (c) and (e)
(2) (a), (b) and (c)
(3) (a), (b) and (d)
(4) (a), (d) and (e)
Answer: (1)
16. 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 habit and hobbies
(f) Learner’s religious affiliation
Code:
(1) (d), (e) and (f)
(2) (a), (d) and (e)
(3) (b), (c) and (f)
(4) (a), (c) and (d)
Answer: (4)
17 . Which of the following is a key behaviour in effective teaching?
(1) Structuring
(2) Instructional variety
(3) Questioning
(4) Using student ideas and contribution
Answer: (2)
1 8. 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) Continuous and comprehensive evaluation
(2) Norm – referenced testing
(3) Criterion – referenced testing
(4) Formative testing
Answer: (3)
19. 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) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer: (2)
20. The purpose of value education is best served by focussing on
(1) Cultural practices prevailing in the society.
(2) Norms of conduct laid down by a social group.
(3) Concern for human values.
(4) Religious and moral practices and instructions.
Answer: (3)
21. Assertion (A): Learning is a lifelong 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)
22. 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)
23. 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)
24. 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)
25. Assertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning.
Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable. 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)
26. 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)
27. 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)
28.. 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)
29. 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)
30. 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)
31. 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)
32. 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)
33. For advancing knowledge, the latest strategy used by mankind is
(A) Consulting an authority
(B) Deductive reasoning
(C) Scientific thinking
(D) Inductive reasoning
Answer: (C)
34. 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 (c)
(D) (a), (c) and (f)
Answer: (D)
35. The use of teaching aids is justified on the grounds of
(A) Attracting student’s attention in the class room.
(B) Minimizing indiscipline problem in the classroom.
(C) Optimizing learning outcomes of students.
(D) Effective engagement of students in learning tasks.
Answer: (C)
36. 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:
Set – I(Leve
Codes:a b c(A) ii iv i(B) iii iv ii(C) ii i iv(D) i ii iiiAnswer: (C)37. Match the items of the first set with that of the second set in respect of evaluation system. Choose the correct code:
Codes:a b c d(A) iv iii i ii(B) i ii iii iv(C) iii iv ii i(D) i iii iv iiAnswer: (A)38. 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 transactionsCodes:(A) (b), (c) and (d)(B) (c), (d) and (f)(C) (b), (d) and (c)(D) (a), (c) and (f)Answer: (D) | Set – II(Basic requirements for promoting cognitive interchange) |
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