teaching-aptitude

Question 1
Identify the teaching strategies which are employed during indirect instruction:
A) Emphasizing direct and indirect exemplars
B) Presenting the stimulus material
C) Inquiry based question-answer session
D) Presenting, asking and providing feedback
E) Promoting problem solving approach
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(A), (B) and (C) only
B
(B), (C) and (D) only
C
(C), (D) and (E) only
D
(A), (C) and (E) only
Question 2
In which level of teaching, the teacher’s role is more active rather than being interactive?
A
Memory level
B
Understanding level
C
Reflective level
D
Autonomous development level
Question 3
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Interactive and multimedia systems provide for a new culture of teaching and learning.
Statement II: Virtual classrooms convert students into senseless humanoids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Question 4
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Indirect instruction is an approach to teaching and learning in which the process is inquiry, the content involves concept and the context is a problem.
Statement II: In NRT test data tell us about a student's level of proficiency in mastery of some skills or set of skills.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Question 5
Which of the following teacher competency belongs to the domain of personality and attitude?
A
Locus of control and self-efficiency
B
Managing and Monitoring
C
Planning and instructing
D
Personalising and contextualizing
Question 6
Situated cognition is
A
The idea that thinking is located in social and physical contexts, not within an individual's mind.
B
A student's general knowledge about the world.
C
The belief that one can master a situation and produce positive outcomes.
D
A schema of an event.
Question 7
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
 
LIST-I(Model of cognitive apprenticeship) LIST-II(Meaning)
A Modelling I Helping learners in starting and gradually fading the support
B Scaffolding II Searching for new information, verifying to accept it as authentic knowledge
C Articulation III Observing the performance of an expert
D Exploration IV Giving words to their understanding of the process and content
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
B
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
C
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
D
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Question 8
Which of the following are the strategies of co-operative learning?
A. Rally coach
B. Talking chips
C. Schedule
D. Round table
E. Think-pair-share
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B, D and E only
B
B and E only
C
A, C and E only
D
B and D only
Question 9
The well-known • Wood's despatch' is often described as the ____ of English education in India.
A
Bill of Rights
B
People's Charter
C
Preamble
D
Magna Carta
Question 10
Which of the following tools can be used to create a Virtual science lab experience?
A. Kahoot!
B- Labster D. Phet simulation
E. Padlet
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and D Only
B
C and E only
C
A and E Only
D
B and D Only
Question 11
The transfer of learning from one situation to another that is conscious and effortful is known
A
Far-road transfer
B
High-road transfer
C
Near-road transfer
D
Long-road transfer
Question 12
What among the following can be ascribed to learning styles ?
A)It is a way ‘how’ the student learns
B)They are strengths and preferences of the learners for responding to the stimulate in the environment
C)It is ‘What’ the learner learns
D)It is behavioural pattern developed for any new learning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(A) and (B) only
B
(A) and (C) only
C
(A), (B), and (D) only
D
(B), (C), and (D) only
Question 13
What among the following can be correctly claimed in the light of ‘Assessment Rubrics’ ?
A)A tool used to interpet and grade students on the basis of some criterion.
B)A means to increase subjective evaluation by the evaluator.
C)It ensures transparency and fairness in the marking process.
D)It provides an opportunity to set orbitrary standards and guidelines for moderation.
E)It is an innovative evaluation system.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(A),(C) and (D) only
B
(A),(B) and (C) only
C
(C),(B) and (E) only
D
(A),(C) and (E) only
Question 14
Match List - I with List -II. List -I      List - II
(Types of Teaching)      (Description)
A) Macro teaching      (I) A teaching technique especially used in teacher’s Pre-service education to train them systematically
B) Micro teaching      (II) An approach where the educators divide the content among themselves and students sit with one educator before moving to the other
(C) station teaching      (III) A situation in a classroom where two teachers work on a class together
(D) Cooperative teaching      (IV) When a teacher provides instruction to the entire Class at one time for an extended period of time
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
B
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
C
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
D
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
Question 15
Which of the following are the cause of plateau associated with learning curve?
A. Lack of balance among various phases of a complex skill
B. Shifting of attention from one phase of performance to another
C. Fatigue and boredom
D. Positive interest and incentive.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and C only
B
A and D only
C
B, C and D
D
A, B, C and D only
Question 16
Which of the following is the best method of teaching?
A
To impart knowledge to students
B
To ask students to self-learn from books.
C
To start a discussion and encourage students to participate in it.
D
To ask students to go to the library.
Question 17
A prediction of relationships involving theoretical constructs is known as:
A
Operational hypothesis
B
General Hypothesis
C
Non-directional hypothesis
D
Conceptual hypothesis
Question 18
The post-test only control group design avoids:
A
Non Cooperative participants
B
Sensitization of participants
C
Group Comparison
D
Experimental treatment
Question 19
Questions constructed in such a manner that suggest an expected answer are identified as:
A
Main questions
B
Meta questions
C
Lead questions
D
Suggestive questions
Question 20
Responses to open ended questions are  
A
Quantifiable
B
Realistic
C
Subjective
D
Imitative
Question 21
In order to develop students holistically a teacher should emphasise on
A
subject knowledge only
B
remedial classes for slow learners
C
explain the concept well
D
outcome based education along with value education
Question 22
Match List I with List II
List I List II
A) Learning is an organization of behaviour I) Guilford
B) Learning is the change in behaviour resulting from behaviour. II) Skinner
C) Learning is selecting the appropriate response and connecting with the stimulus III) Garret
D) Learning is a process of progressive behaviour adaption IV) Thorndike
A
A-(I),B-(III),C-(II),D-(IV)
B
A-(IV),B-(III),C-(II),D-(I)
C
A-(III),B-(IV),C-(I),D-(II)
D
A-(III),B-(I),C-(IV),D-(II)
Question 23
Which of the following levels of Bloom's taxonomy is achieved by rote learning?
A
Remembering
B
Applying
C
Analyzing
D
Understanding
Question 24
Which of the following is a Group-centered method of teaching learning?
A
Providing lecture notes
B
Team -teaching
C
Demonstration method
D
Brainstorming
Question 25
Team teaching has the potential to develop :
A
Competitive spirit
B
Cooperation
C
The habit of supplementing the teaching of each other
D
Highlighting the gaps in each others teaching
Question 26
Which of the following is the most important characteristic of Open Book Examination system ?
A
Students become serious.
B
It improves attendance in the classroom.
C
It reduces examination anxiety amongst students.
D
It compels students to think.
Question 27
Which of the following methods of teaching encourages the use of maximum senses ?
A
Problem-solving method
B
Laboratory method
C
Self-study method
D
Team teaching method
Question 28
An effective teacher is one who can :
A
control the class
B
give more information in less time
C
motivate students to learn
D
correct the assignments carefully
Question 29
The interaction between a teacher and students creates a zone of proximal:
A
Confusion
B
Development
C
Distortion
D
Difference
Question 29 Explanation: 
Question 30
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.
A
(b), (c) and (e)
B
(a), (b) and (c)
C
(a), (b) and (d)
D
(a), (d) and (e)
Question 31
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
A
(d), (e) and (f)
B
(a), (d) and (e)
C
(b), (c) and (f)
D
(a), (c) and (d)
Question 32
Which of the following is a key behaviour in effective teaching?
A
Structuring
B
Instructional variety
C
Questioning
D
Using student ideas and contribution
Question 33
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:
A
Continuous and comprehensive evaluation
B
Norm – referenced testing
C
Criterion – referenced testing
D
Formative testing
Question 34
Assertion (A): All teaching implies learning.
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be derived from teaching.
Choose the correct answer from the following:
A
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
B
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
C
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
D
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Question 35
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.
A
(i), (iii) and (iv)
B
(i), (ii) and (iii)
C
(iv), (v) and (vi)
D
(ii), (v) and (vi)
Question 36
What is the purpose underlying the use of teaching aids?
A
To make the lessons interesting
B
To capture the students’ attention
C
To enhance access to technological resources
D
To optimise learning outcomes
Question 37
In the two lists given below, List I provides the list of teaching methods, while List II indicates the factors helpful in rendering them effective. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the code given below.
A
(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
B
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
C
(ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
D
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Question 38
Below are given statements pertaining to evaluation systems. Identify those which correctly explain them.
(i) Criterion-Referenced Testing (CRT) focuses on a delimited domain of learning tasks.
(ii) Norm-Referenced Testing (NRT) requires a clearly defined group.
(iii) Formative tests are given at the end of a course.
(iv) Both Norm-Referenced Testing (NRT) and Criterion-Referenced Testing (CRT) use the same type of test items.
(v) Summative tests are used regularly during teaching transactions.
(vi) Mastery tests are examples of Norm-Referenced Testing.
A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(i), (ii) and (iv)
C
(iv), (v) and (vi)
D
(ii), (v) and (vi)
Question 39
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
A
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B
(iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
C
(i), (iii), (iv) and (v)
D
(ii), (iii), (v) and (vi)
Question 40
Among the following propositions two are related in such a way that they cannot both be true but can both be false. Select the code that states those two propositions.
Propositions:
(a) Every student is attentive.
(b) Some students are attentive.
(c) Students are never attentive.
(d) Some students are not attentive.
A
(a) and (b)
B
(a) and (c)
C
(b) and (c)
D
(c) and (d)
Question 40 Explanation: 
Some students may attentive (or) not attentive both are true remaining two statements are false. Answer:- B
Question 41
Given below are two premises ((a) and (b)). From those two premises four conclusions (i),(ii), (iii) & (iv) are drawn. Select the code that states the conclusions validly drawn from the premises (taking singly or jointly.)
Premises:
(a) Untouchability is a curse.
(b) All hot pans are untouchable.
Conclusions:
(i) All hot pans are curse.
(ii) Some untouchable things are hot pans.
(iii) All curses are untouchability.
(iv) Some curses are untouchability.
A
(i) and (ii)
B
(ii) and (iii)
C
(iii) and (iv)
D
(ii) and (iv)
Question 41 Explanation: 
Question 42
If the statement 'None but the brave wins the race' is false which of the following statements can be claimed to be true?
A
All brave persons win the race.
B
Some persons who win the race are not brave.
C
Some persons who win the race are brave.
D
No person who wins the race is brave.
Question 42 Explanation: 
From the given argument option B is the most suitable answer.
Question 43
If two standard form categorical propositions with the same subject and predicate are related in such a manner that if one is undetermined the other must be undetermined, what is their relation?
A
Contrary
B
Subcontrary
C
Contradictory
D
Sub-altern
Question 44
The purpose of value education is best served by focusing on
A
Cultural practices prevailing in the society.
B
Norms of conduct laid down by a social group.
C
Concern for human values.
D
Religious and moral practices and instructions.
Question 45
Assertion (A): Learning is a lifelong process.
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes.
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.
Question 45 Explanation: 
Question 46
Effectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of
A
Course coverage
B
Students' interest
C
Learning outcomes of students
D
Use of teaching aids in the classroom
Question 47
In which teaching method learner's participation is made optimal and proactive?
A
Discussion method
B
Buzz session method
C
Brainstorming session method
D
Project method
Question 48
One of the most powerful factors affecting teaching effectiveness is related to the
A
Social system of the country
B
Economic status of the society
C
Prevailing political system
D
Educational system
Question 49
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:
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.
Question 50
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.
A
(ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
B
(i), (ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
D
(i), (ii), (v) and (vi)
There are 50 questions to complete.

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