Teaching Aptitude
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Question 1 |
A teacher gives lot of positive and negative examples to support his/her presentations in the classroom. This will be related to which level of teaching?                  [ 21 June 2019, 2 Shift]
A | Autonomous development level |
B | Memory Level |
C | Understanding level |
D | Reflective level |
Question 1 Explanation:
Memory level: Least thoughtful teaching
Understanding level: Thoughtful teaching
Understanding level: Thoughtful teaching
Question 2 |
Which of the following is the key behavior contributing to effective teaching?      [20 June 2019, 2 Shift]
A | Summarizing what was told by a student. |
B | Encouraging students to elaborate on an answer. |
C | Using direct and indirect questioning. |
D | Explaining concepts in a logical step by step presentation. |
Question 2 Explanation:
Teaching for understanding and presenting logical step by step presentation gives big ideas is a key behavior contributing to effective teaching.
Question 3 |
A teacher intends to find out the learning difficulties of students. Which of the following tests can be used?   [26 June 2019, 2 Shift]
A | Summative Test |
B | Formative Test |
C | Performance Test |
D | Diagnostic Test |
Question 3 Explanation:
Diagnostic tests measure students level of understanding of a subject area or a skill set and diagnose the difficulties being encountered by them.
Question 4 |
In which level of teaching, the learner gets an opportunity to discriminate at length between positive and negative exemplars of concepts?    [24 September 2020, 1 Shift]
A | Memory level |
B | Understanding level |
C | Reflective level |
D | Autonomous development level |
Question 4 Explanation:
Examples related to the subject/ topic/concept being taught in the class are given to facilitate the understanding of the learners.
Question 5 |
What are the characteristic of field - dependent learners?
- Personalizes curriculum
- Rarely seeks Physical contact with the teachers
- Seeks guidance and demonstrations from teachers
- Likes to cooperate
- Prefers to work alone
A | Only (i),(ii) and (iii) |
B | Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
C | Only (i), (iii) and (iv) |
D | Only (iii), (iv) and (v) |
Question 5 Explanation:
A field-dependent learning style is defined by a relative inability to distinguish detail from other information around it.
Question 6 |
In which of the methods of teaching ICT support is implied?         [13 November 2020, 2 Shift]
A | Lecture method |
B | Buzz Session |
C | Interactive presentation |
D | MOOC |
Question 6 Explanation:
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free online courses available for anyone to enroll. MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills, advance your career and deliver quality educational experiences at scale.
Question 7 |
Which of the following are said to be style - related competencies of an effective teacher? [24 September 2020, 2 Shift]
- Organized demean our which means being orderly, clear and in control.
- Literacy which implies knowledge as well as good as reading and writing.
- Self - efficacy which refers to a person's self - perceived capacity to perform a task
- Flexibility which means being sensitive and lenient
- Evaluating and providing feedback.
A | 1 and 4 only |
B | 2 and 3 only |
C | 3 and 4 only |
D | 4 and 5 only |
Question 7 Explanation:
Qualities of effective teacher
1. Role of caring
2. Listening
3. Understanding
4. Knowing Students
5. Role of fairness and Respect
6. Social interaction with student
7. Promotion of Enthusiasm and Motivation for Learning
Question 8 |
In the following two sets, set I mentions the evaluation system, while Set II gives their descriptive features, Match the two sets
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:Â Â Â Â [2 Dec 2019, 1 Shift]
Set - I (Types of Evaluation) | Set - II (Characteristics) |
---|---|
A. Formative evaluation | (i) Comparing the students performance with that of others |
B. Summative evaluation | (ii) Indicating standards of mastery |
C. Norm - Referenced testing | (iii) Diagnosing students problems |
D. Criterion - Referenced testing | (iv) Identifying scope for improvement |
(v) Juding learning standards |
A | A-iv; B-v; C - i; D - ii |
B | A-i; B-ii; C-iii; D-iv |
C | A-iii; B-iv; C-ii; D-i |
D | A-ii; B-iii; C-v; D-iv |
Question 8 Explanation:
Formative Evaluation - Quiz, Feedback and Question
Summative Evaluation - Juding Learning Standards
Norm Referenced- Rank, Comparing students performance with other student
Criterion Referenced - Indicating standards of Mastery
Question 9 |
Which of the following teaching methods is / are contribute to direct learning? |
A. Team teaching and lecturing |
B. Simulation and role playing |
C. Lecture with or without use of audio - visuals |
D. Participation in workshop and assignments |
E. MOOC and heuristics |
F. Interactive presentation |
A | (B), (D) and (E) |
B | (A), (B) and (C) |
C | (C), (D) and (F) |
D | (D), (E) and (F) |
Question 9 Explanation:
Direct learning implies gaining knowledge straight from the source, without any mediation or intervention from the teacher or any other person.
Question 10 |
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R |
Assertion A: It is the responsibility of the teacher to make students active listeners with the help of different interactive techniques. |
Reason R: In teacher - centric communication, students tend to become passive listeners. |
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 R |
C | A is true but R is false |
D | A is false but R is true |
Question 11 |
In which level of teaching, lower learning outcomes get focussed?                   [3rd December 2019, Ist Shift]Â
A | Memory Level |
B | Understanding Level |
C | Reflective Level |
D | Autonomous development level |
Question 11 Explanation:
The lowest level is memory level requiring memorising of facts and least level of thinking.
Question 12 |
In the following list which belongs to the category of learner centered approaches? |
A. SWAYAM |
B. Computer aided instruction |
C. MOOC |
D. Quizzes |
E. Buzz sections |
A | A and C |
B | B and C |
C | B and D |
D | C and E |
Question 12 Explanation:
Learner Centered Methods: MOOC and SWAYAM.
Question 13 |
Identify the factor affecting teaching related to positive learning environment in an institution: |
A. The extend to which teachers make clear presentation. |
B. The scope for sharing and open discussions with the classroom and institution as such |
C. Teachers mastery of the contents as reflected in answering students question |
D. Frequent use of positive reinforces either in institution or classroom |
E. Availability of teachers and his or her guidance. |
A | A and B |
B | B and C |
C | D and E |
D | B and D |
Question 13 Explanation:
Positivity is a key component of a positive learning environment. Interacting with students in a positive manner, exhibiting positive behaviors.
Question 14 |
Which among the following is NOT a component of effective teaching?        [4th December 2019, IInd Shift]Â
A | Questioning to check for the understanding of students |
B | Providing students with feedback |
C | Being flexible about how long it takes to learn |
D | Reactive mode of student's behaviour |
Question 14 Explanation:
The teachers reactive mode to students behaviour or dynamically tailoring the teaching experience to suit students behaviour strays the planned process which is not a component of effective teaching.
Question 15 |
Which of the learning outcomes are intended in teaching organized at understanding level?          [4th December 2019, Ist Shift]Â
A | Longer recall and retention of facts |
B | Seeking of relationships and patterns among facts |
C | Creative construction and critical interpretation of ideas |
D | Mastery of facts and information |
Question 15 Explanation:
Memory level: Longer recall and retention of facts. Mastery of facts and information.
Understanding level: Seeking of relationships and patterns among facts.
Reflective Level: Creative construction and critical interpretation of ideas.
Question 16 |
Effectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of                 January 2017Â
A | Course coverage |
B | Student's interest |
C | Learning outcomes of students |
D | Use of teaching aids in the classroom |
Question 16 Explanation:
Effectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of learning outcomes of students.
Question 17 |
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R |
Assertion A: If a teacher wants to improve his or her abilities as an effective classroom communicator, he or she should first understand the students. |
Reason R: The ability to understand the students and intended listening are disjointed propositions. |
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 17 Explanation:
Assertion statement is true. If a teacher wants to improve his or her abilities as an effective communicator, he or she should first understand the students. Through understand the students, it is imperative to listen effectively to their messages. Understanding the students and intended listening are not disjointed propositions.
Question 18 |
From the list given below identify those competencies of an effective teacher which relate to the domain of personality and attitude. |
A. Locus of control |
B. Communicating |
C. Managing |
D. Self - efficacy |
E. Teacher Enthusiam |
F. Being organised and orderly |
A | A , B and C |
B | A, D and E |
C | B, C and D |
D | D, E and F |
Question 18 Explanation:
Teacher competencies in the domain of personality and attitude are: locus of control, self efficacy, teacher enthusiasm.
Question 19 |
Information overload in a classroom environment by a teacher will lead to              [4th December 2019, Ist Shift]Â
A | High level participation |
B | Semantic precision |
C | Effective impression |
D | Delayed Feedback |
Question 19 Explanation:
Information overload leads to delayed comprehension in the learner which in turns, lead to delayed feedback.
Question 20 |
Instructions which encourage live participation and interaction through online classes are called                    [20th June 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A | Synchronous instructions |
B | Asynchronous instructions |
C | Traditional instructions |
D | Theoretical instructions |
Question 20 Explanation:
Synchronous e - learning involves online studies in a virtual classroom where students and teachers interact instantly and synchronously through instant messaging and video conferencing
Question 21 |
"Gyan Darshan" launched by IGNOU refers to which one of the following?                  [21st June 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Satellite based educational T.V Channel |
B | Educational FM radio network |
C | Global initiative of Academic networks |
D | Online Courses |
Question 21 Explanation:
Gyandarshan is a state owned television channel telecasting from Doordarshan, kendra, IGNOU. It is an educational channel which carries programmes on IGNOU's courses, general awareness programmes, and interactive sessions with subject experts and scholars besides promoting nationalism, harmony and peace.
Question 22 |
The following teaching aids can be used by a teacher in the classroom as a live interactive device: |
1. E - mail |
2. Skype |
3. Online Chat |
4. Tele Conferencing |
5. Facebook |
6. Blog |
A | 1, 2 and 3 |
B | 2 ,3 and 4 |
C | 3, 5 and 6 |
D | 1, 2 and 4 |
Question 22 Explanation:
Skype, online chat and tele conferencing are interactive platforms for free calls and chat where two way communication.
Question 23 |
The main objective of student evaluation of teachers are: |
A. To gather information about student weakness |
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. |
A | A and B only |
B | B, C and D only |
C | A, B and C only |
D | A only |
Question 23 Explanation:
Student evaluation of teachers makes teachers take teaching seriously lest they should be penalised for non performance; helps teachers adopt innovative methods of teaching, identifies the areas of further improvement in teacher traits.
Question 24 |
Which of the following is an example of maximum performance test?                  [6th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Interest inventory |
B | projective personality test |
C | Aptitude test |
D | Attitude scales |
Question 24 Explanation:
Aptitude test is a maximum performance test. Aptitude test measure cognitive ability and skills.
Question 25 |
A college teachers conducts a quiz session with a view to accelerate the tempo of motivational participation. This will from part of which type of evaluation? [5th December 2019, Ist Shift]Â
A | Summative evaluation |
B | Criterion based evaluation |
C | Formative evaluation |
D | Diagnostic evaluation |
Question 25 Explanation:
Formative evaluation is a method for judging the worth of a program while the program activities are in progress.
Question 26 |
What are the characteristics of field - dependent learners? |
(i) Personalized curriculum |
(ii) Rarely seeks physical contact with the teacher |
(iii) Seeks guidance and demonstration from teachers |
(iv) Likes to cooperate |
(v) Prefers to work alone |
A | Only (i), (ii) and (iii) |
B | Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
C | Only (i), (iii) and (iv) |
D | Only (iii), (iv) and (v) |
Question 26 Explanation:
Field Dependent Learners: Seeks guidance and demonstrations from teachers. Likes to cooperate.
Question 27 |
Which of the following statements describe the most critical features of effectiveness of teaching? |
(i) To be effective teaching requires the orchestration and integration of key and helping behaviour. |
(ii) Teaching means training the mind of students. |
(iii) Effective teachers function as able facilitators and guides for student's knowledge building process. |
(iv) Teaching is basically informing the students. |
(v) Through effective teaching students can be taught to become an agents of their own learning. |
A | Only (i),(ii) and (iii) |
B | Only (i),(iii) and (v) |
C | Only (ii),(iii) and (iv) |
D | Only (iii),(iv) and (v) |
Question 27 Explanation:
Integration of key and helping behaviour. Guiding the student's knowledge building process.
Question 28 |
What are the basic requirements for organizing teaching at understanding level? |
(i) Giving large number of positive and negative examples of facts and concepts being presented. |
(ii) Presenting facts with focus on remembering the basic features underlying them. |
(iii) Giving opportunity to promptly supply the needed information. |
(iv) Conducting discussions to examine the pros and cons of an issue. |
(v) Providing opportunity to students to give their own interpretation of facts presented. |
A | only (i), (iv) and (v) |
B | only (i), (ii) and (iii) |
C | only (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
D | only (iii), (iv) and (v) |
Question 28 Explanation:
Understanding level of teaching: Giving large number of positive and negative examples of facts. Providing opportunity to students to give their own interpretation of facts presented.
Question 29 |
For effective teaching which of the following is a key behaviour?                         [19/11/2020, Morning Shift]
A | Encouraging students to elaborate their own answer or that of other students |
B | Summarizing what was told by a student |
C | Teacher gives comments for the purpose of organizing what is to come |
D | Making ideas clear to learners who may be different level of understanding. |
Question 30 |
In which of the following evaluation systems, evaluation occurs informally during instructions?                [19/11/2020, Morning Shift]
A | Evaluation in choice based credit system |
B | Evaluation through computer based testing |
C | Summative evaluation |
D | Formative evaluation |
Question 30 Explanation:
In Formative evaluation, the evaluation is formally occurs during instruction.
Question 31 |
Which of the following strategies of teaching are learner - centered? |
(a) Cybernetics |
(b) Lecture with audio visual aids |
(c) Question - answer session |
(d) Practical tasks based project |
(e) Group discussion |
A | Only (a) and (d) |
B | Only (a) and (b) |
C | Only (c) and (d) |
D | Only (d) and (e) |
Question 31 Explanation:
Learner - centered: Project work, Assignment, Seminar, Cybernetics.
Question 32 |
Which of the following set of statements best describe 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. |
A | (A), (B) and (D) |
B | (B), (C) and (E) |
C | (A), (C) and (F) |
D | (D), (E) and (F) |
Question 33 |
Which of the following learner characteristics is highly related to effectiveness of teaching?          CBSE NET JULY 2018Â
A | Prior experience of learner |
B | Educational status of the parents of the learner |
C | Peer groups of the learner |
D | Family size from which the learner comes |
Question 34 |
In the two sets given below |
Set - IÂ indicates methods of teaching while |
Set - IIÂ Â 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 (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. Brainstroming | (iii) Content delivery in a lucid language |
D. Programmed Instructional Procedure | (iv) Use of teaching - aids |
(iv) Theme based interaction among participants |
A | A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv |
B | A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - v |
C | A - iii, B - v, C - ii, D - i |
D | A - iv, B - ii, C - i, D - iii |
Question 35 |
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R |
Assertion A: All teaching should aim at enduring learning. |
Reason R: All learning results from teaching. |
A | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
B | Both (A) and (R) are true and (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 36 |
Which among the following are components of decision traps to illustrate what needs to be a possible evaluatory framework to monitor the learning process? |
A. Overconfidence |
B. Coaching |
C. Frame blindness |
D. Taking shortcuts |
E. Persistent misconception |
A | A, C and D only |
B | A, D and E only |
C | B, C and D only |
D | B, D and E only |
Question 37 |
The term 'Open Learning' represent approaches that focus on |
A. Opening access to education and training provision |
B. Freeing learners from the constraints of time and place |
C. Learning and evaluation without a specified curriculum |
D. Offering flexible learning opportunities to individuals and groups of learners |
E. Making students free from any educational loads |
A | A, B and D only |
B | A, B and E only |
C | A, B and C only |
D | B, C and D only |
Question 38 |
Which of the following tools can be used for traditional offline teaching? Â NTA NET JUNE 2022 Sociology Shift 2
A | Projector |
B | Power point |
C | Physical models |
D | LMS |
Question 38 Explanation:
Online Teaching
1. Projector
2. Power point
3. LMS
Question 39 |
Which of the following is a Group-centred method of teaching-learning? Â NTA NET JUNE 2022 Computer Science Shift 1
A | Providing lecture notes |
B | Team-teaching |
C | Demonstration method |
D | Brainstorming |
Question 40 |
Which of the following is a teacher-centered method? Â NTA NET JUNE 2022 Economics Shift 2
A | Problem solving |
B | Discussion method |
C | Inquiry approach |
D | Demonstration method |
Question 41 |
Given below are two statements: |
Statement I: Assessment drives learning. |
Statement II:No feedback is required to be given in formative assessments. |
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. |
C | Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. |
D | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. |
Question 42 |
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) |
Assertion A: Multiple testing instruments must be used for formative assessment. |
Reason R: Formative assessments are used for providing credits. |
A | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). |
C | (A) is correct but (R) is not correct |
D | (A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
Question 43 |
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R |
Assertion A: Discussion forums are one of the Four Quadrants for MOOC. |
Reason R: Discussion forums are in-built feature of learning management systems (LMS). |
A | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
B | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
C | (A) is correct but (R) is not correct |
D | (A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
Question 44 |
The development of MOOCS for undergraduate disciplines has been given to which of the following National Coordinators? NTA NET JUNE 2022 Sociology Shift 2
A | IIM Banglore |
B | All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) |
C | Consortium of Educational Communication (CEC) |
D | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
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