UGC NET Teaching Aptitude MCQs

From the following list of statements, select those which indicate the characteristics and basic requirements of teaching.
1. Effective teaching must include some feedback
2. Teaching means organizing and supervising.
3. Teaching implies making others learn.
4. Teaching requires convincing others.
5. There can be teaching without formal communication

Which of the following are the underlying purposes of teaching aids?
1. To motivate students to learn
2. Teaching aids are helpful in meeting individual differences
3. Teaching aids makes the abstract ideas concrete
4. To make learning permanent

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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.
List-I                                                                                          List-II
(Teaching Methods)                                                          (Factors helpful in making them effective)
1. Expository method                                                       A. Promotes student autonomy and enhance learning
2. Discovery method                                                        B. Open-ended and collaborative exchange of ideas
3. Discussion method                                                      C. Learning by doing
4. Personalised method                                                   D. Systematic, step-by-step presentation

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Teaching is based upon the mastery of

Arrange the following activities of classroom teaching in a logical order.
1. Analysis of the work done
2. Planning and preparation
3. Presentation of material
4. Modification and improvement
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In intuitive thinking, the learners typically focus on one characteristic of someone or something, and base their decisions or judgment on that one characteristic rather than considering multiple characteristics. This is called as

Consider the following terms:

1. Logical Thinking
2. Critical Thinking
3. Objectivity
4. Suscepticism
5. Preservance

Which of the above are required for development of scientific attitude and scientific temper among the learners?

Cognitive domain is related to development of intellectual capabilities of learners that functions at different levels. Which of the following level is about making use of previously learned material in new situation according to Bloom’s Classification of Teaching and Instructional objectives?

Reinforcement is provided by any factor that increases the probability that a response will be repeated. Which of the following can be factor(s) of reinforcement?

While comparing hearing and listening, we can say that

Asking questions to clarify information, paraphrasing messages, and identifying confusing areas are basically

Arrange the following teaching process in order
(i) Relating the present knowledge with the previous knowledge
(ii) Evaluation
(iii) Re-teaching
(iv) Formulation of teaching objectives
(v) Presentation of materials

Which one of the following is a product of learning?

The ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information is an important trait known as

Consider the following statements:
1. The curriculum covers the whole spectrum of teaching-learning activities in the school

2. The syllabus is not restricted to examinable portions of the curriculum

Which of the following statements of the above is / are true?

Which theory of learning has found that knowledge of internal processes is crucial for the understanding of learning?

In many cases, slow learning is caused by factors other than low intellectual ability. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a slow learner?

Consider the following statements:
1. Education is a natural process
2. Education is a social process
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The teacher presents the subject matter and directs the students through the lesson. A rule is presented with an example and then practice is provided. This is termed as

The knowledge that is acquired without inference and/or use of reason is called as

Concept mapping is used to organize related information in a visual manner, it demonstrates hierarchical relationships among the topic, main ideas, and supporting details or pertinent course material.
Concept mapping can be used as

In which of the following techniques, a teacher provides a set of flexible questions to the students that prompt them to reflect on their own learning?

Which of the following statements are true about Coherent curriculum?

1. It is well organized and purposefully designed to facilitate learning
2. It is free of academic gaps and needless repetitions
3. It is aligned across lessons, courses, subject areas, and grade levels
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Constructivist approach to teaching-learning process is being emphasized at all levels of education. Which of the following methods is mainly based on this approach?

Which of the following assists students in managing their own learning by modeling a problem-solving technique?

The students or individuals may develop beliefs (positive or negative) about their own ability to cope effectively in a variety of situations. This can be termed as