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TEACHING APTITUDE Teaching is a complex process which brings socially desirable behavioural change in a person.

Teaching is a part ofteaching-learning process. It is required to bring certain changes in a person according to the need of his society and environment in which he is living. 'Teaching is not an act as it is dynamic in nature so it is termed as process. It is also not a fundamental concept as it is greatly influenced by social and human factors. Teachlng is both artan,d science. It is an ' activity involving teacher and student with a view to the development of student. The main aim of teaching is to bring about socially desirable behavioural changes in the students and can be achieved only if teaching is effective and based on certain values or principles. Teaching is one of the main parts of the teaching-learning system. So effective teaching is mostly depending on the teacher. It is a common fact that a good teacher is born and not made. Training and research can make a good teacher better and a better teacher best. Teacher should follow various methods of teaching devised from time to time. A teacher encourages the practice of thinking among students. Teacher should give to the students the' freedom and opportunity to express their ideas. . Teaching is required to give education to the students. Edl,lcation may be defined as the process of drawing out least in an individual. We can define education as "the aggregate of all processes by means of which a person develops attributes, attitudes and other forms of behaviour of positive value in the society in 'which he lives". We can also define it as "the 'social process by which people are subjecte.d to tHe influence of a selected and controlled environment, so that they may attain social competence and optimum individual development" . The complete process of education must\contain four common factors (i) Educator (teacher) (ll) Educand (Student) (iii) the subject matter (iv) the context (setting). Now, education is the proces~ of developi~g some abilities in an individual. Though abilities are in'born quality, it is also a fact that these can be nurtured and developed in an educand through various means by a n educator. Education must also be relevant and useful to the society in which educand has to live. Since'every individual is unique in their own way, th~ educator has to adopt strategies and methods suitabl~ to i~dividual needs. Educati~n II,u-J-st also be productive. The educational productivity (rate of efficiency of work) can be classified as .qualitative and quantitative. For better education both qualitative and quantitative productivity is required. Quality means here the excellence in the part of textbook, teachets students's aids, facilities and other teaching aids where as quantity refers the number of teachers, institutions, professionals, etc. Education and teaching are interrelated. Education is a complex social cultural and ethical process designed in a social or cultural content. It is related with social structures, cultural environments, values, and ideas of people, society and government. All these . factors are dynamic in nature. So teaching is also a dynamic process and its definition changes according to place and t ime . Morrison defines it as a disciplined social process in which teacher influences the behaviours of the less experienced pupil and helps him develop according to the needs and ideas ofthe society. Smith termed it as an organised system of worker. He/she must have proper guts to lead specific activities aimed to help the learner learn by an example at a superior level as he is the something. leader of his pupil. He/she has to exercise An analytical approach makes it clear that

neGe!?.ary influence for bringing the .desired neither of the definition fulfils the purpose. . modification in behaviour.

A good definition ofteaching should Teacher works to change the behaviour of (i) Tell whether teaching is a process or students according to the need of the society. act. He/she must also creates situation to increase (ii) Clearly indicates constitutional factors. the thinking capacity of mind of students. He (iii) Reveals objectives, and give education to the people. Education is a (iv) Say something about its organisational tripolar process involving educator, educant and 'structural aspect. and social milieu. The educand is deperident Accordirig to' this analysis we can define variable of education whereas educator is teaching as a-tripolar process ~nvol~ing human independent variable. Social milieu is required or material source ' of teaching students and a for the direction of education. Education should set of organi4ed ' activities designed and develop intellectual, moral, aesthetic, manipulated for bringing changes in the democratic, material and economic life to make behavious of the taught. our country a leading force. Hard work and Since teaching is a process and' it is mental alertness should be the rst requisite of dynamic in nature so it changes its concept the educational training. according to time and place. It is a professional . The teacher has to provide intellectual and activity. TeachIng can be ' analysed and. social leadership. He is to follow a curriculum assessed. This analysis and assessm:ent . 'but his task is beyond this. He acts as an ideal provides feedback for further improvement in for his students. He has to follow the way of methods of teaching. Teaching is highly simple life with great thinking, His morale dominated by communicaitcin 'skilL It is should be high. He must be competent. His interactive process carried with .purpose and efficiency and enthusiasm is also very objectives, Teaching may have various forms as important. He must also possess some other formal, imformal, diiectional,lnstructional . qualities as he is . the pivote of educational formational; training, conditioning, talking: system. Such as 'J.se of good means for good showing etc. All these words single handly can't ends, clear thinking no prejudice, ability of be synonym of teaching. Teac41ng is a much critical judgements at the righttime, tolerence broader term, All these activities ariparts of are all needed for a teacher. Teacher m~st be teaching at different leveL' . . ready to impart to their students all Teaching ' has been analysed in seve'ral information geographical, historical, political ways for understanding it, fo r "designing social practical and strategic and scientific. teaching methods and inaterials with a view.to The complete educational process has four reaI is m. g speci' fi c objectives making teaching important common factors more effective .. This modification is based on (i) teacher (ii) student (iii) subject matter feedbacks. Teaching skill is o~e of the'.nlost(iv)setting (context). important thing required 'for it tacherhlt itis ' TEACHER not the only requirerrie~t. :Tea:cning involve~ Teacher is -a person, who, due to his rich or interaction. So, communication: ' skill, . unusual experience in education or both in a personality, attitude, .attribute, interest .all . giyen field is able tocontribute to the growth these are also countedJor effective teachlng. A and development of the other person who comes teacher cannot be regarded only as a skilled in contact with him. There are four dimensions associated with a teacher, his competence,

efficacy, enthusiasm and morale. Teacher's competence : Teacher's competence has been defined as the e~tent to which the teacher has t~ relevant subje~t matter and the pedagogical experties needed to impart the curriculum effectively. Teacher's efficacy: It IS defined as the self belief in his capacity of doing what is expected from them. Teacher's enthusiasm: A teacher must be very enthusiastic. Teacher's Morale : It is very important in maintaining balance in the classroom interaction. The various factors contributed to the morale are psychological well being, self esteem; commitment to a cause. Knowledge and identification with the organisational goal. The teachers morale is a combination of psychological, physiological and environmental cause. These four factors 'are seen in process of effective classroom interaction. CLASSROOM INTERACTION : The classroom interaction between a student ~nd a teacher is completely based on the climate created by teacher. He should be able to bring the blendiness of friendship with a definite degree of firmness. The interaction must be smooth and pleasant without any friction for a complete:and fruitful teaching learning process. Normally, verbalism' goes on in the name of teaclfing. Students are merely expected to listen to th~ explanation and lectures. This is known as direct teaching. The effectiveness of direct teaching has been questioned many times and it is found that this type of teaching is not very effective one. For effective teaching the active , participation of students IS very important. This participation IS done through the classroom interaction. 'This interaction consist of thier explanations and lectures with students , suggestions, ideas concepts, and questions,etc. These activ:ities of students make important for making teaching learning process effective, democratic and friendly. Interaction is required for the rectification of the drawbacks of direct teaching. This

interactive teaching is known as indirect teaching. Through the interaction; the teacher analyses the capacity and tequirement of students and can bring subsequent changes in their behaviour according to the requirement and can also change way of teaching. I One of the most important thing ill classroom interaction is the communication. Communication will be learned in UNIT-IV in details. SUBJECT MATTER : It is also known as curriculum. Curriculum is a "general overall plan of the content or specific material of instruction, that an educational institution should offer to the student by way of qualifying him for graduation or certification". It is also a body of prescribed educational experience under an institutional supervision, designed to provide an individual with the best possible training and experience to fit him foy the society of which he/she is a part, or to qualify him for a trade or profession. It is also defined as "a subject matter, instructional materials, situations o~ experience that may , help to develop understanding, skills, appreciation and attitudes". , Curriculum should be logical, . psychological and according to the needs of the pupil and also the society. It should be objective in approach. Curriculum can be of two types: (i) Teacher oriented curriculum :''In this type of 'curriculum the process of selection of materials content is based on the needs-of the instructor/teacher. The teacher is proficient in , his particular field and is considered superior. (ii) Child/student orient~d cu~riculum : A curriculum in which the criteria for the selection. and sequence of material, activities and experiences for any particular pupil are the needs, maturity, interests and experiential backgrounds ofthe individual child. In our country the NCERT is the main institution authorised for making curriculum. Every state has . his own curriculum making bodies known as SCERT.Some 'states follows the NCERT curriculum. All schools affliated uses. This is the most important step of -teaching learning process.

the CBSE boards generally follow NCERT curriculum. At higher _level every university make their own curriculum according to the guidelines of University Grant Commission which acts for the uniformity in curriculum at higher level in our country. QUALITIES OF TEACHER CONTEXT (SETTING) : Previously schools were not designed to successfully teach all . students. Nowadays their motto have been changed. Their nE;W motto is 'DO LEARN'. This setting is dynamic and flexible. This is changing in view -of making it beneficial to society rather than for an individual. Teaching is a process carried out in .differerit steps. There are five main steps of teaching (i) Preparatioli : This stage is required or intended for the preparation of both the teacher and the students. The teacher prepare the ~tudent for a new topic or ~ lesson in variety of ways. (ii) Presentation : At this stage the new lesson actually begins. The students know that what they are going to learn. The subject material should be carefully arranged by the teacher. He has to encourage the students to observe, compare and contrast the. facts presented to them. This stage requires mental alertness from the students. The presentation rests in. the principle of selection of the area to be covered. It is not necessary for a teacher to cover up all areas of the course of study. He. may leave some areas for students self study. (iii) -Comparison : In this section after presentation of subject matter, the student (i) Teacher should be mentally nad physically fit. (ii) Teacher should be keen in his wGrk and should be enthusiastic and anxious to keep his knowledge fresh & update. (iii) He should possess patience and tolerance and try to study the difficulties and problem of students and

try to solve them in a quite and calm manner. (iv) He should have feelings of love and sympathy. (v) He must not be superstitious about his students and class. (vi) He should be well dressed and well maintained. (vii) His voice should be sweet, polite and clear. (viii) His language should be understandable to the students. (ix) He must not give any false promise. (x) He/she should have interest in his profession and the knowledge must be updated. (xi) He must not have any bad habits. (xii) Teacher must have a good communication skill and must be a master of his area or field of teaching. (xiii) Teacher should be trained in various methods of teaching. (xiv) He should know the child psychology. (xv) -Teacher should be a good researcher. (xvi) He should have a control over students - to maintain peace and order in,class. (xvii) Teaching should be pupil central rather than subject centres. is given opportunity to compare two or more sets of facts. This enhance the uriderstanding of lesson among students as they compare and observe different facts. (iv) Generalisation: This stage comes after the comparison and observation. Different tyPes of conclusions can be drawn from comparison and generalisation. These conclusions are systemised in a particular (xviii) Teacher should arose interest among students about the subject. / order to give a generalised truth. (v) Appiication : At this stage the generalised facts are applied for various (;dx) .Teacher must be fair in grading and marking. (xx) Teacher -should organise extra curricular activities for -better

understanding of subject matter. (xxi) Good interpersonal relationship should be maintained. (xxii) Rewards and punishments should b~ given according to their behaviour but usually punishment should be avoided. (xxiii) Teacher should use modern techniques, methods and gadgets in teaching for better understanding of subject matter. (xxiv) Teacher should evoke curiosity of the pupils by presenting the subject matter in an effective manner with clear explanation leading to better understanding of the matter. (xxv) Teacher should arrange subject matter in a logical way. (xxvi) Teacher should make a lesson plan before presenting the lesson in the class . . (xxvii) Teacher should work as a leader in the class. (xxviii) Teacher should maintain a democratic atmosphere in the class so that every student will be able to put his doubt, questions and ideas with suggestion. (xxix) Teacher should act as a role model for his students with his character and behaviour. He way follow the way of "simple living and great thinking". (xxx) Teacher should inspire his pupil.

QUESTIONS

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1. If majority of students in your class are weak you should (a) not care about the intelligent students (b) keep your speed of teaching fast so that students comprehension level may increase (c) keep your teaching slow

(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a)

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a)

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 8 29 30 , (a) (d) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (b) (a) (d)

(d) keep your teaching slow along with some extra guidance to bright pupils

2. If some ,o f your pupils misbehave with you in the college campus you must (a) report to the principal (b) report to their parents (c) improve their behaviour by your own character and scholarship (d) mobilize other teachers against these guys

3. A teacher in the class should keep the pitch of his voice (a) high enough (b) low (c) moderate (d) sometime low and somtime high

4. If some students fail in the examination it isthe fault of (a) the teacher (b) the principal (c) pupils themselves (d) text books

5. A teacher who is not able to draw the attention of his students should (a) evaluate hIS teaching method and improve it (b) resign from the post (c) find fault in his pupils (d) start dictating

6. Itback-benchers are always talking in the classroom a teacher should (a) let them do what they are doing (b) punish them (c) ask them to sit on the front benches (d) none of the above

7. A teacher (a) should introduce the lesson before he starts teaching (b) should have command over his language (c) should have command over his subject (d) all of the above

8. If a teacher is not able to answer the question of a pupil he should (a) say that he will answer after consultation (b) rebuke the pupil (c) say that the question is wrong (d) feel shy of his ignorance

9. Arrange the following teaching process in order . (i) relating the present knowledge with the preVious knowledge (ii) evaluation (iii) reteaching . (iv) . formulating objectives (v) preseritation of 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)

10. Use oftelecast materials (a) enhances concentration and learning (b) reduces the burden ofthe teacher (c) increases retention power (d) all of the above

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11. If students are not able to follow, you should (a) give them prompt (b) make the matter easy (c) illustrate with examples

(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a)

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a)

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(d) All ofthe above

12. Micro teaching is useful to students of (a) . primary classes only (b) junior classe~ only (c) 10 + 2 classes only (d) higher classes and primary classes both

13. If remarks are passed by students on you, as a teacher, you will (a) punish them (b) expel them from the college (c) take revenge while evaluating internal test copies (d) be impartial at the time of evaluation

14. Ma.ximum participation of . students IS possible in teaching through (a) lecture method (b) discussion method (c) textbook method (d) audio-visual aids

15. Which of the following IS the most important single factor in underlying-the success of beginning a teacher? (a) scholarship (b) communicative ability (c) personality and its abi~ity to relate to the class and to the pupils (d) organisational ability

16. The greatest important cause of failure in beginning for a teacher lies in the areaof (a) inter-personal relationship (b) verbal ability (c) know ledge oJ the teacher (d) tight handling of the students

17. All ofthe following are the characteristic features of an effective teacher except (a) emphasis upon standard (b) emphasizing group discussion for the purpose of clarifying the objectives (c) emphasis upon the quick control of the problematic situation (d) differential treatment meted out to students of his class

18. An effective-teachirig means all of the following except (a) a teacher teaches with enthusiasm (b) a teacher finds fault in his students (c) a teacher puts emphasis more on teachi.ng than on class control (d) a teacher is interested in making the subject . matter understood rather than on completing the course

19. The field of education is permeated by conflicts and misconception because (a) problems In education call for subjectivity of interpretation (b) problems encountered in teaching are not amenable to rigorous scientific investi -gation (c) there are not good teaching methods and procedures (d) teachers are not worthy of dOIng rigorous scientific investigation

20. The introduction of career courses in schools and colleges aims at (a) developing the ability to make the intelligent choice of jobs (b) providing professional knowledge to students (c) increasing G.K. in students (d) All ofthe above

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(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a)

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a)

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21. The main role of education according to Plato was' (a) to develop the power of contemplation (b) to develop the personality of each individual (e) to strengthen the state (d) All of the above

22. Teachers should study educational philosophy because (a) they do not know it (b) they do not have their own philosophy ' (c) philosophy' is the backbone of all disciplines (d) they may improve their work by clarifying their own philosophy

23. Kindergarten (KG.) system o(education means garden of small kids ;which IS indebted to (a) Dewey (b) Froebel (c) Plato (d) Spencer

24. John Locke's phrase oftabula rl:!-sa means (a) Tal and Ras (b) free education (c) mind its eli is a result ofthe process of evolution (d) All of the above

25. A democratic society is one which (a) follows the principles of equality, free dom, fraternity and justice . (b) respects the enlightened individuals (c) believes Ill ' equal educational opportunity (d) All of the above

26. An effective teacher adopts the norms of the (a) democratic society (b) leizes faire society

(c) autocratic society (d) all of the above according to the situation

27. While dealing with juvenile delinquents a teacher should (a) play them with filthy sex jokes (b) talk with them frankly and guide and channelize their potentialities in constructive ways (e) complain to .the principal against them . UGC-JRF (Paper 1)- 2 (d) none ofthe above

28. TV is superior-to radio as teaching aid because it (a) is costly (b) invites two senses-hearing and . vision simultaneously leading to more accurate form of learning (c) is generally liked by pupils (d) all of the above

29. The major responsibility with which the school personnels have been entrusted is that I (a) it harmonizes the needs of th~ child and demands of the society for the benefit of both (b) it makes the child able to get job (e) ,it prepares the school programme according to the need of the child (d) all oftheabove .

30. The best educatiQnal programme is one which is according to the (a) need of the child (b) ability of the child (c) interest of child (d) all of these along with the need ofthe society

31. While delivering leeture if there is some disturbance in the class, then a teacher should (a) keep quite for a while and then go on (b) . n0t bother of what is happening in the class (e) punish those causing disturbance (d) all ofthe ~ove

32. On which of the following statements there is consensus among educators? (a) Disciplinary cases should be sent to the principal only when other means have failed (b) Disciplinary cases should never be sent to the principal's office (e) Disciplinary cases should be totally neglected in the class (d) None of the above

33. Classroom discipline can be maintained effectively by . (a) knowing the cause of indiscipline and handling it with stern hand (b). providing a programme which isaccording to the need and interest of the pupils (e) by putting on fancy clothes in the classroom (d) none of the above

34. The most appropriate meaning oflearning is (a) inculcation of knowledge '. (b) modification of behaviour (c) personal adjustment (d) acquisition of skills

35. In the final analysis, teaching must be thought of mainly as a process of . (a) asking questions and evaluating the learning

(b) directing the activities ofthe pupils le) hearing the lrecitation of pupils (d) all ofthe above

36. The functions of a teacher is in the order of (a) guiding the child, helping him towards progress and evaluation (b) checking homework, guiding him and assigning further task (c) Both of these (d) None of the above

37. A teacher in the class is (a) the president ofthe group (b) a director of the group (c) a leader and guide of the group (d) all of the above

38. Teachers primary responsibilIty lies in (a) planning educational experiences (b) implementing policies (e) keeping students records (d) all of the above

39. A teacher is expected to d0,all except (a) participation in community activities (b) help pupils to solve their problems (c) taking interest in politics (d) sponsor clubs and other school affairs (e) keeping students'records

40. In order ' to develop rapport with your pupils you should (a) guide them (b) behave them in a democratic ray (c) have communicative ability , (d) all ofthe above I

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(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a)

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a)

41.Verbal guidance is least effective m ' teaching (a) attitude (b) concept and facts (c) relationship (d) skills

42.A teacher meeting his students for the first time should (a) start teaching without caring the students likes and dislikes. (b) develop rapport with the class (e) give a broad outline of the whole subject (d) (b) and (c) both

43: Before starting instruction a teacher should (a) know the existing knowledge of his students and their background knowledge (b) be aware of the environmental variables acting on the mind of the pupils (c) be competent enough to arouse the curiosity of his pupils (d) all of the above

44. Observable behaviours which a teacher can use in the class to bring home to the pupil an idea or point is technically called (a) teaching skills . (b) communication facilities (c) demonstration (d) none of these

45. Quality of education in a school/college can be measured through (a) infra structural facilities available (b) manpower, teachers arid principal available (c) students'achievement (d) all of the above

46. Which of the following statement~ regarding motivation is correct? (a) Freewill, intellect and reason are the motivating factors ac,cording to Plato (b) Inborn, unlearned tendencies, called instincts are the motivating forces according to James Burt (c) Curiosity and level of aspiration are the motivating factors according to Berlyne (d) All ofthe above

47. An effective teacher is expected to (a) encourage the students to make initiative (b) reduce the anxiety level of students to moderate leyel (c) to make students feel that education is their need (d) all ofthe above ,

48. The professional requirements of a teacher as explained in the UNESCO publication is/are (a) mastery over the subject and competency for teaching (b) Innovativeness ill approach and teaching strategies (c) justice to the profession (d) All of the above

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(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a)

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

49. Effective teaching means (a) Love, cooperation, sympathy, affection and encouragement given to students . (b) Corporal punishment given to students at the time of moral offences (c) Individualized instruction and open classroom discussion (d) both (a) and (c)

(c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a)

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 8 29 30 , (a) (d) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (b) (a) (d)

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 (a) (a) (b) (b) (b) (a) (c) (a) (c) (d)

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 (d) (d) (d) (a) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (b)

50. All ofthe following statements regarding a teacher are correct except):hat he islhe (a) a friend, guide and philosopher

51. (b) teaches what the students do not know (c) the leader of the Class (d) changes his attitudes and behaviour ac~ordi~g to the need of the society Drop outs are more likely to be (a) unemployed (b) vulnerable to the. requirement of public assistance (c) engaged in antisocial behaviour (d) all ofthese

52. Teacher's professionalism means (a) the extent to which a teacher subscribes to a professional code (b) a teacher has to teach for the sakI;! of getting salaries (c) a teacher must have completed professional teachers training course before his appointment (d) all of the above

53. Teachers' professionalism may be assessed in terms of all of the following commitments except .. (a) commitment to the profession and students (b) commitment to the colleagues and employer (c) commitment to the religion and castes (d) commitment to the parents and community

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(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 8 29 30 , (a) (d) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (b) (a) (d)

54. The first important step in teaching is (a) planning before }land . (b) organizing material to be taught (c) knowing the background of students

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 (a) (a) (b) (b) (b) (a) (c) (a) (c) (d) 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 (d) (d) (d) (a) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (b) 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 (d) (a) (e) (c) (c) (c) (c) (b) (d) (d)

(d) non~ ofthe above

55. Suppose .you are an ambitious teacher. You have high ideals for class room teaching but your hard labour goes In vain. The reason underlying this problem maybe (a) Your teaching level is above the ability level of students (b) Individual differences among students make your efforts futile (c) both ofthese (d) none ofthc above

56. If a student becomes unconscious in the class what will you do first? (a) Rushing to theprincipal's office and con vas sing for help impatiently (b) Telephoning student's parents and waiting for them (c) Giving first aid to him and trying to contact any nearby doctor (d) making arrangement to send him to his home

57.If you come across to teach a blind student along with the normal students what type of behaviour you are expectedto exhibit? (a) Take care of him with sympathy (b) Don't give any extra attention because majority of students may suffer (c) Arrange the seat in the front row and try to keep your teaching pace according to him without making the other students suffer (d) none of the above , ,

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(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 8 29 30 , (a) (d) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (b) (a) (d) 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

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58. A new comer teacher w:ho is maltreated in his class will deal with the students by (a) applying punitive measures (b) improving his qualities and expressing it before them in a good

(a) (a) (b) (b) (b) (a) (c) (a) (c) (d)

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 (d) (d) (d) (a) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (b)

(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a)

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 (d) (a) (e) (c) 11(c) (c) (b) (d)14 (c) 12 13 (d)

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(c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a)
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way (c) changing his class after consultation with the principal (d) giving them a threat of expulsion

59. If a child is a back bencher and is unable to watch the black board cleariy, As a result he stands, sees and sits repeatedly. What inference will you draw regarding the case? ' (a) The child is of short height as compared to his class mates (b) The blackboard is under shining effect oflight (c) The child has defective-vision (d) both (a) and (c) "

60.A child may have hearing impairment if (a) he speaks loudly unusually (b) he comes nearer to the speaker during conversation ' (c) he generally says, "Please repeat" to the teacher (d) all of the above If a girl student requests you to collect her posts at your address what would you like to do in this case ? ( a) You would not gIve permission as it is against your own principles (b) You will never give her your own address suspecting a foul game (c) You will permit the girl to collect the 12 posts at your address because as a teacher you should do it (d) You will permit her bec'ause you have some attachment with her

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(d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 8 29 30 , (a) (d) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (b) (a) (d) 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 (a) (a) (b) (b) (b) (a) (c) (a) (c) (d) 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 (d) (d) (d) (a) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (b) 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 (d) (a) (e) (c) (c) (c) (c) (b) (d) (d)

62: Suppose you are teaching in a minority college where casteism and narrow mindedness victimize you, for better adjustment there you should (a) uplift the humanistic values beyond

61 62 63 64 65 66 (a) (a) (b) (c) (c) (a)

these narrow wall and develop scientific temper in your students (b) be submissive there and save your job at all costs (c) rebel against such attitudes as it is against the norms of the Indian society (d) none ofthe above

63.' If a high 'caste teacher adopts a discriminatory attitude toward a low caste students his behaviour is (a) correct according to his religion (bj against the national spirit, and need of the hour (c) not against the constitutiOnal provisions (d) not against the code of teacher's professionalism of UNESCO

64. If a student is-constantly rubbing his eyes and is 'unattentive during blackboard work he is having (a) adjustment problem (b) ' hearing problem (c) visual problem (d) all of the above

65. If you are irritated and show rashness because of the inadequate behaviours shown by others what'do you think about your own behaviour (a) it is justified because behaviours are echo lime (b) your behaviour is not good because elders have the right to qehave you in this way (c) your behaviour is also the sign of maladjustment and so try to control youselfwhen you are maltreated (d) none' ofthese

66. Suppose the teachers are busy in cracking (b) live in isolation or change the group filthy jokes and you are also there but you (c) instruct them to mind their language are unable to stop them you should while passing leisure time (a) persuade them decently not to waste (d) be critical and remind them "for the their time-in-fifthy jokes nobility of their jobs ANSWERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (d) (c) (a) . (c) (a) (c) (d) (a) (d) (a) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 , (a) (d) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (b) (a) (d) 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 (a) (a) (b) (b) (b) (a) (c) (a) (c) (d) 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 (d) (d) (d) (a) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (b) 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 (d) (a) (e) (c) (c) (c) (c) (b) (d) (d) 61 62 63 64 65 66 (a) (a) (b) (c) (c) (a) Note: Steps in teaching 1. Planning before hand 5. Analysis and Synthesis 2. Knowing the background 6. Evaluation 3. Organizing the material to be taught 7. Recapitulation 4. Presentation of material

UGC-NET Special Edition - Teaching Aptitude


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The QUEST

There are eight questions in each set. Answers to questions in a set are provided at the end of each set. Questions have been compiled in such a manner that it is easy to follow and memorize. We recommend that you go to the answers only after you have attempted all the questions in the set. 1. The mean score on any class test is the result of: (a) dividing the sum of all scores by the number of scores (b) determining the middle score when all the scores have been listed from the highest to the lowest (c) determining the most frequent score. (d) Adding all the scores and dividing by the most frequent score

(e) Adding the highest and lowest scores and dividing by two 2. The least justifiable use of the results of a standardized reading test is to: (a) identify areas of pupil deficiency (b) evaluate the reading instruction programme. (c) Serve as a basis for report card marks (d) Serve as the basis for a parent conference (e) Serve as the basis for class groupings 3. Fifteen year old Arvind has taken to wearing the same style sweaters that his teacher wears. This form of behaviour is known as: (a) compensation (b) transference (c) indentification (d) regression (e) egocentrism 4. At least one third of the learning that will determine later levels of school achievement has already taken place by age six. This is a statement most closely associated with the writings of: (a) Benjamin Bloom (b) Margaret Mead (c) Martin Mayer (d) Fritiz Redl (e) Nathan Glazer 5. Of the following, the most unreliable predictor of educational achievement is: (a) inherited biological potential for learning (b) ethnic origin of parents (c) family background and training (d) classroom experiences (e) self concept. 6. All the following are acceptable goals for dealing with behaviour problems in the classroom, except: (a) helping the child to improve his/her self-control (b) being impersonal and objective (c) understanding the offense (d) utilizing appeals to children that have personal implications (e) punishing, when necessary, in private

7. In preparing a fifth grade class to take a standardized reading test the teacher is best advised to: (a) tell the children the test is very important and they should do the best they can (b) ditto key questions from a previous test and allow the pupils to answer them (c) do nothing (d) coach the below grade level readers, as the rest of the class will do well anyway (e) Give the pupils practice in answering questions similar to the type that will appear on the test 8. Of the following, the one situation that will cause the greatest difficulty for a child in the initial stages of reading instruction is : (a) confusion of left and right directionality (b) possessing an IQ of 90 (c) having older siblings who are successful readers (d) never having attended kindergarten (e) being an avid television watcher Answers to questions on Teaching Aptitude: 1. (a) dividing the sum of all scores by the number of scores 2. (c) Serve as a basis for report card marks 3. (c) indentification 4. (a) Benjamin Bloom 5. (b) ethnic origin of parents 6. (d) utilizing appeals to children that have personal implications 7. (e) Give the pupils practice in answering questions similar to the type that will appear on the test. 8. (a) confusion of left and right directionality 9. Of the following essentials of learning the one that takes procedure over the other is: (a) average intelligence (b) ability to read (c) an intact home (d) desire to learn (e) a good teacher 10. A child from a disorganized home will experience the greatest difficulty with: (a) well structured lessons (b) independent study (c) programmed instruction (d) workbooks (e) short answer tests.

11. The normal twelve year old child is most likely to: (a) have difficulty with gross motor coordination (b) have anxiety feelings about pleasing adults (c) confine his/her interests to the here and now (d) be eager for peer approval (e) be concerned with boy-girl relationship 12. During the first year of life a childs height increases by about: (a) Ten per cent (b) Thirty per cent (c) Fifty per cent (d) Eighty per cent (e) Hundred per cent 13. The term identical elements is closely associated with: (a) group instruction (b) transfer of learning (c) jealousy between twins (d) similar test questions (e) The scientific method 14. The statement least characteristic of first grade children is that they are: (a) too young to be taught classroom routines (b) not yet concerned with group approval (c) very concerned with adult approval (d) not concerned with neatness (e) curious and exploratory 15. The evaluation of personality is best made through the use of an: (a) inventory test (b) preference test (c) survey test (d) projective test (e) power test 16. The current movement of behavior modification, wherein tokens are awarded for correct responses, is a reflection of: (a) Herbarts Five Steps (b) Locks Tabula rasa (c) Thorndikes Law of Effect

(d) Thorndikes Law of Exercise (e) Pavlovs stimulus- response Answers to Questions on Teaching Aptitude: 9. (d) desire to learn 10. (b) independent study 11. (d) be eager for peer approval 12. (c) Fifty per cent 13. (b) transfer of learning 14. (a) too young to be taught classroom routines 15. (d) projective test 16. (c) Thorndikes Law of Effect 17. All of the following are true about phobias, except that (a) They are generated by an early emotional experience (b) The sufferer cannot the impulse to avoid them (c) The sufferer will resort to reckless activities to conceal them (d) They can be overcome (e) Acrophobia is a fear of open places agoraphobia is a fear of high places 18. When a pupils misbehavior persists even through the teacher punishes the child for each infraction, the teacher is probably practicing a policy of (a) retribution (b) corporal punishment (c) negative reinforcement (d) sarcasm (e) repression 19. Saurabh and Suresh have the same mental age 8-0. We can conclude that (a) they have the same potential for success in school. (b) they have the same IQ (c) their interests are similar (d) their ability to learn may be quite different (e) they copied from each other on the test 20. A child whose class is in a windowless room may have to be assigned to another class if he/she suffers from (a) acrophobia (b) agoraphobia (c) claustrophobia (d) hydrophobia (e) toxophobia

21. The self adjective mechanism that teachers often unwittingly encourage is (a) an attention getting device (b) daydreaming (c) regression (d) fantasy (e) withdrawal 22. When an individual repeats those leanings that, in the past, proved to be highly satisfying such behavior can best be explained by the law of (a) recency (b) frequency (c) readiness (d) effect (e) exercise 23. Childrens attitudes toward persons of different ethnic groups are generally based upon (a) their parents attitudes (b) the attitudes of their peer (c) the influence of television (d) their sibling attitudes (e) their religious affiliation 24. All of the following are sound mental hygiene practices, except (a) asking pupils to correct their answers after their tests have been marked (b) discussing an individual pupils test marks with the class (c) asking parents to sign test papers so that that they are aware of their childs marks. (d) Having pupils keep a record of their own test marks (e) Conferring with pupils about the results of a group of tests. Answers: 17. (e) acrophobia is a fear of open places agoraphobia is a fear of high places 18. (c) negative reinforcement 19. (d) their ability to learn may be quite different 20. (c) claustrophobia 21. (a) an attention getting device 22. (d) effect 23. (a) their parents attitudes 24. (b) discussing an individual pupils test marks with the class 25. All of the following advanced principles of child development that are closely allied to

the stimulus response learning theory, except (a) Pavilov (b) J B Waston (c) Hull (d) Gesell (e) Skinner 26. All of the following can be signs that a child is gifted, except (a) early development of a sense of time (b) interest in encyclopaedias and dictionaries (c) uneasy relationships with peers. (d) Easy retention of facts (e) High intellectual curiosity. 27. Frobels most important contribution to education was his development of the (a) vocational school (b) public high school (c) kindergarten (d) Latin School (e) Play school 28. Teacher tenure laws can best be justified because they (a) protect teachers whose political views differ sharply with those of the community (b) Provide for stability of staffing (c) Allow an experienced teacher to plan creatively (d) Protect teachers from excessive requirements of principals (e) Prevent teachers from leaving to accept positions in higher paying school districts 29. All of the following are contributing to the crisis in urban schools except (a) the rapid increase in school pollution (b) the disappearance of taxable property (c) the deterioration and decline of real property (d) the displacement of people (e) high mobility 30. of the following, the main purpose of state certification of teachers is to (a) monitor the quality of teacher training institutions (b) provide for a uniform standard of entry-level teacher competency throughout the state (c) exclude from the profession those not trained in pedagogy (d) exclude from the profession those who are mentally unhealthy

(e) provide a basis for acceptable performance based on teacher evaluation 31. The incorrectly associated pair is (a) Joseph Lancaster contract plan (b) Benjamin Franklin-academy (c) James B Conant high school (d) Horace Mann elementary education (e) Elizabeth Peabody kindergarten 32. When parents ask teachers about their childrens television habits, it is best to suggest that they (a) prohibit television viewing (b) use television for rewards and punishments (c) allow children to watch only those programmes selected by the parents (d) encourage family viewing and discussion of jointly selected programmes (e) give children freedom to selected whatever they want to see Answers: 25. (d) Gesell 26. (c) uneasy relationships with peers 27. (c) kindergarten 28. (a) protect teachers whose political views differ sharply with those of the community 29. (a) the rapid increase in school pollution 30. (b) provide for a uniform standard of entry-level teacher competency throughout the state 31. (a) Joseph Lancaster contract plan 32. (d) give children freedom to selected whatever they want to see 33. Curriculum makers have the most difficulty when: (a) there is an inflationary cycle (b) the nature of the student population is changing (c) parents are participants (d) teachers unions insist on input (e) school boards must their final approval 34. A school district has adopted a policy prevents teachers from marking the examinations of their own students. The most valid justification of this policy is that: (a) teacher favour their pet students (b) some parents pressure teachers to give their children high marks (c) teachers should not be in a position to evaluate the results of their own teaching (d) this is the best way for principals to evaluate how well pupils are learning (e) pupils will have no reason to bring presents to their teachers

35. A major contribution of the Jesuits to education includes all of the following except: (a) insistence on well trained teachers (b) repetition and memorization as teaching methods (c) self discipline (d) concentration on the early education of children (e) emphasis on the classics as the basis of the curriculum 36. De facto school segregation is segregation that is primarily a result of: (a) guidelines issued by the State Commissioner of Education (b) discriminatory zoning of a local school board (c) Residence patterns of the community (d) Federal education laws (e) Rulings of the courts 37. The educator who advanced the idea of the five formal steps in leaving was: (a) Rousseau (b) Comenius (c) Pestalozzi (d) Herbart (e) Froebel 38. That the mind of an infant is a tabula rasa is the contribution of: (a) Plato (b) Horace Man (c) John Locke (d) J.J Rousseau (e) Johann Herbart 39. The disadvantaged childs chances for success in school will be maximized when: (a) he/she is given a high concentration of skills subjects (b) he/she is provided with vocational training earlier than other children (c) He/she is treated like any other child (d) His/her intellectual potential is discovered and his/her educational deficiencies are overcome (e) It is realised that he/she needs a separate class to meet his/her needs 40. The individual develops through the head, the heart, and the hand, this was the educational philosophy of: (a) Herbart (b) Comenius

(c) Pestalozzi (d) Froebel (e) Rousseau Answer: 33. (b) the nature of the student population is changing 34. (c) teachers should not be in a position to evaluate the results of their own teaching 35. (d) concentration on the early education of children 36. (c) Residence patterns of the community 37. (d) Herbart 38. (c) John Locke 39. (d) His/her intellectual potential is discovered and his/her educational deficiencies are overcome 40. (c) Pestalozzi 41. Martin Luthers greatest contribution to education was his: (a) Ninety Five Theses (b) Translation of the Bible into German (c) Advocacy of science curriculum for the universities (d) Concept of justification by good works (e) Advocacy of church control of schools 42. Of the following the statement that is least educationally valid is that: (a) heterogeneous grouping is undemocratic (b) Drill periods should be brief (c) Study habits should be taught (d) Overlearning constitutes a waste of time (e) The quality of a students notes book should be a factor in formulating the students mark 43. In a kindergarten class it would be unreasonable to expect a child to: (a) care for plants (b) clean up after clay work (c) bring an old shirt for painting activities (d) know when it is time to clean up (e) return a class library book to the shelf 44. Of the following, the best example of an anecdotal report is: (a) Tom is always fidgeting; he must be hyperactive (b) On 12/1, 12/2, 12/4, during reading group time, Tom fidgeted in his seat" (c) Tom doesnt like reading; he always fidgets during a reading lesion (d) Tom is always fidgeting; his parents must be putting a lot of pressure on him

(e) Tom is a fidgeter 45. The trial and error method of instruction is best enhanced by: (a) role playing (b) programmed instruction (c) the developmental lesson (d) an audio visual lession (e) independent study 46. A parent of a fourth grader refuse to give permission for her child to go on a class trip. The teacher should first: (a) refer the matter to the guidance counselor (b) confer with the parent to discuss the educational purpose of the trip (c) give the class a homework assignment for all parents to sign, giving reasons why each child wants to go on the trip (d) Ask another teacher in the same grade to take that child on the day of the trip (e) Tell the class that the trip will be cancelled if any child does not receive parental permission 47. All of the following are evidence of a good class audio-visual programme except: (a) using globes and maps to teach geographic skills and concepts (b) developing a weekly list of recommended television programmes for home viewing (c) teacher previewing of all fimstrips to be shown to the class (d) allowing children to decide which educational television programmes they will view in class (e) providing study guides for class viewing of fims 48. An increase in comprehension skill is most likely to result from: (a) guided silent reading (b) guided oral reading (c) unstructured silent reading (d) the teacher reading to the class (e) listening to tapes of childrens stories Answer: 41. (b) Translation of the Bible into German 42. (d) Overlearning constitutes a waste of time 43. (d) know when it is time to clean up 44. (b) On 12/1, 12/2, 12/4, during reading group time, Tom fidgeted in his seat" 45. (e) independent study 46. (b) confer with the parent to discuss the educational purpose of the trip 47. (d) allowing children to decide which educational television programmes they will view in class

48. (a) guided silent reading 49. In dealing with a class that is misbehaving, the teachers least effective course of action is to (a) ask the principal to observe him/her and make recommendations (b) lower the grades of pupils who create the most serious infractions (c) isolate those most responsible for the misbehaviour (d) ascertain the extent to which his/her methods and/or curriculum are responsible (e) Ask the advice of his/her grade leader 50. A fourth grade child takes the possessions of pupils who sit near her. The teachers best initial step is to (a) isolate the child in a corner of the room (b) make a note of this behaviour in the childs permanent record (c) ignore the behaviour, as it will eventually disappear (d) arrange a parent conference to try to determine causation (e) assign the pupil to detention 51. All of the following are appropriate areas for pupil teacher planning except (a) the days schedule (b) the selection of committees (c) the sequence in a skills programme (d) a class party (e) the selection of recreational reading 52. All of the following are examples of intrinsic motivation except (a) encouraging pupils to help develop the aim of a lesson (b) permitting pupils to evaluate each others answers (c) utilizing pupils backgrounds and experiences (d) giving short quizzes at the beginning of a lesson (e) asking pupils to contribute to a class resource file 53. The most important objective of committee work is to have children (a) practice parliamentary procedure (b) develop the leadership skills of the high achievers (c) develop skills of cooperative learning and problem solving (d) acquire factual information efficiently (e) learn socialization skills 54. All of the following statements about children are correct except that

(a) Older children in elementary schools are less prone to illness than younger children (b) Many children do not eat proper breakfasts (c) A child with an auditory handicap may be completely unaware of it (d) Children like teachers who are firm and consistent (e) Girls are superior to boys of the same age in mathematical abilities 55. All of the following are descriptive of good teaching except that (a) Creative methods can used to achieve traditional goals (b) Teachers may fail to achieve satisfactory adjustment of some children despite use of optimum procedures (c) When given, a punishment should immediately follow the misbehaviour (d) Teachers should allow acting out children to handle manipulative materials (e) Teachers should refer all children with emotional problems to the guidance counsellor 56. A sixth-grade class includes a group of children reading on the fourth-grade level. Of the following, the best material to use with this group is a (a) fourth-grade basal reader (b) tape recorder (c) high interest, low level book of stories (d) sixth grade workbook (e) local newspaper Answer: 49. (b) lower the grades of pupils who create the most serious infractions 50. (d) arrange a parent conference to try to determine causation 51. (c) the sequence in a skills programme 52. (b) permitting pupils to evaluate each others answers 53. (c) develop skills of cooperative learning and problem solving 54. (e) Girls are superior to boys of the same age in mathematical abilities 55. (e) Teachers should refer all children with emotional problems to the guidance counselor 56. (c) high interest, low level book of stories 57. A child who frequently loses his/her place where reading can be temporarily helped by: (a) allowing him/her to fingerpoint (b) giving him/her a card to place under each line being read (c) providing him/her with a large-print reader such as those used by the visually handicapped (d) letting him/her listen to taped stores (e) telling his/her parents that he/she needs glasses 58. Of the following activities in a science class, the one with least educational value is (a) viewing a filmstrip

(b) constructing a model (c) drawing a design (d) reading about a simple experiment (e) discussing a scientific principle 59. The operation of the class library should be the responsibility of (a) The teacher (b) Volunteer parents (c) The children who contributed the books (d) Rotating committees of pupils (e) The school librarian 60. Group tests that have norms for each grade and that that are administered in accordance with uniform procedures listed in a manual of instruction are called (a) School wide finals (b) Quizzes (c) Standardized tests (d) Class tests (e) The WALS 61. In comparing the lecture and developmental lessons, all of the following are true except that (a) there is more pupil activity in the developmental lesson (b) it is more difficult to ascertain pupil learning in a lecture lesson (c) the lecture method is more conducive to larger classes (d) slow children drive more benefit from a lecture than brighter children to (e) motivation and summary are necessary in both lessons 62. A teacher notes poor attendance in class on Fridays, the day weekly tests are given. The teacher should (a) call the parents of the absentees (b) schedule tests throughout the week (c) do nothing (d) tell the pupils that missing two tests will result in a failing mark (e) schedule all tests for Monday, after the children have had a restful weekend 63. When the majority of pupils in a science class is well below grade level in reading, the teacher should (a) read to the class from the text book (b) plan many hands-on activities (c) show many filmstrips

(d) prepare many dittoed sheets for the pupils to use (e) lecture to the class, using simple language 64. During the first parent teacher conference of the year, the teacher should do all to the following except (a) take notes (b) include the child, when appropriate (c) encourage the parent to talk about her child (d) disagree with the parents philosophy of child reading (e) offer a cup of coffee or tea Answer: 57. (b) giving him/her a card to place under each line being read 58. (d) reading about a simple experiment 59. (d) Rotating committees of pupils 60. (c) Standardized tests 61. (d) slow children drive more benefit from a lecture than brighter children to 62. (b) schedule tests throughout the week 63. (b) plan many hands-on activities 64. (d) disagree with the parents philosophy of child reading 65. Career education should begin (a) in kindergarten (b) in the third or fourth grades (c) when the child enters junior high school (d) in high school economics classes (e) when the child begins to ask questions about jobs 66. Of the following birds of advice given by an experienced teacher to a new colleague, it would be best to ignore the one that state (a) if you have a very shy child, dont call on the child, wait until the child volunteers (b) give praise to even the poorest achiever; you can always find something worthwhile to praise (c) When a child misbehaves, first look for the reaction (d) Write an interesting question on the board for the pupils to answer as soon as they enter the room (e) Ask many how and Why questions and not too many what and who questions 67. To be successful with an overactive child, the teacher should (a) Give the child extra written work so he/she will have a reason for remaining in his/her seat (b) Allow the child to leave his/her seat whenever he/she becomes restless (c) Provide the child with purposeful activities that legitimize the need for movement

(d) Isolate the child from the class (e) Give the child a pass to the lavatory every half hour 68. The teacher of a class with a sizeable number of Spaniards notices that the Spaniards and the other children form two separate groups on the school playground. The teacher is best advised to (a) ignore the situation (b) suggest that the principal organize a separate class of Spaniards (c) call a meeting of the parents and ask them what they think should be done (d) Organize those playground games that promote co-mingling (e) Plan a unit on America, the Melting Plot 69. A class assembly programme best contributes to educational goals when it (a) presents a well known childrens play written by a talented author (b) features the best singers or actors in the class (c) is prepared by the teacher and based on his/her familiarity with the class (d) Is written by the children with help from the teacher, and is based on one of the current learning activities of the class (e) Is praised by parents as being just like a Broadway show 70. When planning to develop the powers of creative thinking, the teacher should allow for all of the following experience except (a) comparison of the treatment of a social studies topic in two textbooks (b) failure of an experiment in science (c) inability to locate a book in the school library (d) failure to solve a problem because of insufficient information (e) Solving of all problems through use of a well practiced formula 71. All of the following are applicable in good motivation except that it (a) Should be brief (b) Should be relevant to the pupils (c) Should be related to the lesson that follows (d) Need not always come at the beginning of the lesson (e) Should always come from the teacher 72. Of the following statements above slow learners and bright children, the correct one is that (a) bright children are likely to have a higher incidence of emotional problems (b) slow learners are likely to have greater manual dexterity (c) slow learners are likely to be physically stronger (d) both groups are difficult to identify when very young (e) both groups strive for success in school

Answers: 65. (a) in kindergarten 66. (a) if you have a very shy child, dont call on the child, wait until the child volunteers 67. (c) Provide the child with purposeful activities that legitimize the need for movement 68. (d) Organize those playground games that promote co-mingling 69. (b) features the best singers or actors in the class 70. (e) Solving of all problems through use of a well practiced formula 71. (e) Should always come from the teacher 72. (e) both groups strive for success in school 73. A small school assigns a class teacher to several hours of school library management. Of the following, the teachers top priority should be to make sure that (a) no books are lost or damaged (b) only books that are popular with the children are ordered (c) the card catalogue is in order (d) the library is used appropriately by maximum number of children (e) Children are quit while in the library 74. During a conference, the mother of the third grader asks the teacher how she can help improve her childs reading ability. Of the following the poorest recommendation is that she should (a) encourage the child to make regular visits to the public library (b) give the child books as presents for birthdays and special occasions (c) Take the child on trips to interesting places in the community (d) Read to the child (e) Severely limit the child watching of television 75. Creative writing should be an activity planned for (a) only those children reading on grade level (b) only those children who can spell and who can write cohesive sentences (c) only those children who want to write for the class newspaper (d) all children (e) all children who consistently finish their regular language arts work on time 76. Student courts have not been widely adopted for the following reasons for this, the one most consistent with sound educational principles is that (a) Children should not try to influence the behaviour of their peers (b) Children are too lenient with their peers (c) The teacher is really the ultimate authority, so courts are just shams (d) Student court usually mete out only punishments

(e) Teachers are afraid that student courts will want to judge them too 77. Of the following possible procedure to procure to follow after the class has taken a spelling test, the teacher should not (a) permit pupils to discuss the answers (b) correct the paper of the pupils who failed to finish the test (c) assign a drill to the entire class based on the most frequently misspelled words (d) Record the marks because 15 per cent of the class failed (e) Base some future language arts lesson on the results of the test 78. Of the following, the one least important to success in beginning reading is (a) a clear and lucid speech pattern (b) normal vision and hearing (c) directionality (d) knowledge of the alphabet (e) a mental age of about six and one half years 79. Lesson planning should be guided primary by the consideration of (a) meeting the needs of the average child in the class (b) creating a happy classroom environment (c) The curriculum goals (d) Providing pupils with work (e) Satisfying parents 80. The best procedure for a teacher to adopt with a pupil who frequently stammers in class is to (a) Afford the child ample opportunity to recite to the class (b) Ignore the child (c) Suggest that the parents seek professional help (d) Suggest that the parents apply of home instruction (e) Keep the child after school for individual help Answers: 73. (d) the library is used appropriately by maximum number of children 74. (e) Severely limit the child watching of television 75. (d) all children 76. (d) Student court usually mete out only punishments 77. (c) assign a drill to the entire class based on the most frequently misspelled words 78. (d) knowledge of the alphabet 79. (c) The curriculum goals 80. (c) Suggest that the parents seek professional help

81. Of the following, the most promising step for a teacher to take in order to improve class discipline is to (a) note specific infractions for class rules in the marking book (b) evaluate his/her material, methods, and approaches toe children (c) consult the class and agree upon a graduated series of punishments (d) call a class parent meeting to discuss the situation (e) refer the worst offenders to the guidance office 82. A small machine used in the reading programme to increase rate of speed is the (a) mnemonic device (b) sphygmomanometer (c) tachistoscope (d) audiometer (e) stadiometer 83. A teacher should be catechized for all of the following practices except (a) undermining the role of the parent (b) becoming overly friendly with pupils (c) exercising firm leadership (d) giving talented pupils special favours (e) excusing the poor behaviour of children from broken homes 84. Team teaching is chartered by all of the following except (a) the use of master teacher (b) the use of large group lectures (c) group planning (d) inflexible groupings (e) differentiated personnel assignments 85. A paraprofessional may properly engage in all of the following activities expect (a) assisting on parents night (b) conferring with parents about a child behaviour (c) making short answer tests (d) tutoring (e) distributing materials 86. The teacher introduces a problem-solving lesson with a good motivation and then asks for proposed solutions. No suggestions are forthcoming. The teacher is best advised to (a) repeat the motivation until children respond

(b) tell the student to read their text (c) show an interesting filmstrip (d) stimulate pupil thought by advancing a few personal proposals (e) assign the proposed solution for homework 87. Individual differences within a class are best handled by (a) coaching slow children after school (b) giving the bright students free reading time (c) peer tutoring (d) organizing groups for specific purposes (e) making each pupil fairly 88. A quite, reserved fourth grader brings roadmaps to school and looks at them whenever he gets a chance. The teacher should (a) encourage the pupil to talk about them during a show and tell period (b) tell the pupil the leave the maps at home (c) take the maps away (d) plan a unit on maps and globes (e) call the mother to determine the reason for the behaviour Answer: 81. (b) evaluate his/her material, methods, and approaches toe children 82. (c) tachistoscope 83. (c) exercising firm leadership 84. (d) inflexible groupings 85. (b) conferring with parents about a child behaviour 86. (d) stimulate pupil thought by advancing a few personal proposals 87. (d) organizing groups for specific purposes 88. (a) encourage the pupil to talk about them during a show and tell period 89. The tightly structured lesson that is taught with little flexibility is least conductive to the learning of the student who (a) is culturally disadvantaged (b) is hyperactive (c) has an 85 IQ (d) has a 125 IQ (e) is learning disabled 90. The discovery method of teaching is best exemplified by (a) play activities (b) rote learning

(c) independent study projects (d) the open textbook lesson (e) audio visual lesson 91. The best procedure for a teacher to follow when a pupil habitually calls out in class is to (a) ask for a percent conference (b) put a demerit in the making book on each occasion (c) refuse to recognize the pupil even when he/she is acting appropriately (d) refer the pupil to the guidance counselor (e) call on the pupil to answer questions that are within his/her ability level 92. Ramesh tells her teacher that three other girls, who the teacher knows are Rameshs friends, copy from each other on all the tests. Of the following the teacher is best advised to first (a) give the three girls a zero on the last two tests (b) confer with Rameshs mother (c) try to understand why Ramesh said this (d) refer the three girls to the guidance counselor (e) ignore the remark 93. Most educators agree that oral reading (a) comes naturally to good readers (b) is do difficult to do well that it is waste of time to teach it (c) is useful only for appreciation of poetry (d) requires an audience situation (e) is only for poor readers so they can hear their own mistakes and be motivated to correct them 94. After a lesson is taught the teachers lesson plan should be (a) thrown away (b) annotated (c) filed for use by a substitute teacher (d) filed for use at the same time next year (e) sent to the supervisor for evaluation 95. Of the following, the least appropriate opening day activity is (a) saluting the flag (b) assigning homework (c) outlining the days schedule (d) tending to class housekeeping (e) giving a brief quiz

96. The discovery method of learning is best exemplified by (a) programmed instruction (b) experimentation in a science laboratory (c) team teaching (d) mainstreaming (e) individualized programming Answers: 89. (d) has a 125 IQ 90. (c) independent study projects 91. (e) Call on the pupil to answer questions that are within his /her ability level 92. (c) try to understand why Ramesh said this 93. (d) requires an audience situation 94. (b) annotated 95. (b) assigning homework 96. (b) experimentation in a science laboratory

TEACHING APTITUDE - PRACTICE


NOUFAL PALATHINGAL

01. While working as a teacher, you get an offer from a firm for an appointment to an administrative post with better financial prospects and status. How will you react to this? a) a c c e pt t he offe r pro vi d e d t he sa l a ry i s c o n si d e ra bl y hi ghe r b) i n f o r m t he m t ha t y o u p re f e r t o c o n t i n u e a s a t e a c he r c) a c c e pt t he offe r i f more i nc e nt i ve s a nd c onve ni e nc e s a re p ro vi d e d d) se e k t he a d vi c e of fri e nd s a nd pa re nt s be f ore t a k i ng a d e ci si on 02. You would like to prefer to join the teaching profession. How will you manage to procure the job? a) b y g i vi n g b ri b e t o t h e a p p oi n t i n g a ut h o r i t y b) by a d opt i ng a ny me a n s t ha t wo ul d he l p i n ge t t i ng a ppoi nt e d c) by se e k i ng pol i t i c a l supp ort d) by e xa l t i ng e xc e l l e nc e i n c ompe t i t i on 03.

You are asked to attend, without allowance, a refresher course to the subject teachers of your specialisation at a time when you have some familial

inconveniences. How will you react to this situation? a)

ma k e a rr a n g e me nt s f o r c o mp e n sa t i n g y o u r a b se n c e f r o m t h e f a mi l y a n d a t t e nd t h e c o u r se b) a c c e pt t he offe r pro vi d e d i t i s a re qui re me nt fo r pr o mot i o n c) a gre e t o a t t e nd i f TA a nd DA a re gi ve n a s pe r r ul e s d) pe r sua d e t he a ut hori t i e s fo r a po st p one me nt of t he c our se t i l l your i nc onve ni e nc e s a re o ve r 04. Your principal is penalising you deliberately inspite of your efforts to satisfy him. What would you do under this situation? a) b o l d l y d o wh a t y o u t h i nk t o b e ri g h t b ) r e t o rt i n t h e sa me c o i n c) dont react at all d) mobi l i z e su pp ort of t he c ol l e a gue s a ga i n st hi m 05. A student of your class is being ridiculed by his mates because he gives foolish answers to all questions. Which of the following steps do you consider most appropriate? a) st o p a sk i n g que st i on s t o hi m so t ha t suc h a si t ua t i on c a n be a voi d e d b) fre q ue nt l y a sk ve r y si mpl e que st i on s t o hi m so t ha t he c a n a n swe r c orre c t l y a nd ga i n c onfi d e nc e c) a d vi se t he ot h e r st ud e n t s t o be sy mp a t h e t i c a n d n o t t o ri d i c ul e h i m d) i n f o r m h i s p a re nt s a nd a d v i se t h e m t o a r ra n g e f o r p r o v i d i n g p ri v a t e t ui t i o n 06. You find it difficult to take your class because of the loud noise in the neighboring class. What step would you take? a) go t o t ha t c l a ss i mme d i a t e l y a nd sc ol d t he st ud e nt s
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b) ma k e a c ompl a i nt t o t he pri nc i pa l a bout t he c l a ss c) go t o t ha t c l a ss a nd o pe nl y t e l l t he t e a c he r t ha t t he noi se i s q ui t e d i st re ssi n g d) ha ve a fri e nd l y t a lk wi t h t he t e a c he r at so me c on ve ni e nt t i me a nd d i sc u ss a bo ut a sol ut i o n 07. A club is formed for your teaching subject. What role will you play in its functioning? a) wi l l re g u l a r l y a t t e n d t h e f u n c t i o n s o r g a n i se d b y t h e o f f i c e be a re r s b) wi l l e xt e n d h e l p i n ma t t e r s wh e n r e q ue st e d b y t h e st a f f re p r e se n t a t i v e c) vol u nt a ri l y c ont ri but e fo r or ga ni si ng a l l a c t i vit i e s t ak e n up d) c o - o p e r a t e wi t h t he p r o g r a mme s o r g a n i se d a c c o rd i n g t o y o u r su g g e st i o n s 08. In a teachers meeting, a majority decision is going to be taken about an issue. You strongly feel that it is not proper. What will you do in this situation? a) wa l k out of t he me e t i ng i n pr ot e st of t he d e c i si on b) e xe rt pre ssure o ve r y ou r c l ose f ri e nd s t o v ot e a ga i nst t he d e c i si on c)

c l e a rl y pre se nt y our a r gu me nt s a ga i n st t he d e ci si on a nd re q ue st t h e me mbe r s t o re c o n si d e r d) q u i e t l y yi e l d t o t h e v i e w p o i n t o f t he ma j o ri t y 09. You feel that a particular instructional strategy is effective for teaching your subject. But none of your colleagues agree with you. What step will you take? a) l o o k f o r t he t he o r e t i c a l j u st i fi c a t i o n o f t h e st ra t e g y f r o m b o o k s o n i n st r u c t i o n b) l ea ve t he m t o d o a s t he y l ike c) gi ve up yo ur st ra t e gy a s i t i s n ot a c c e pt a bl e t o ot he rs d) wi t h t he c o- ope ra t i on of y ou r c ol l e a gue s, d e si g n a n a c t i on re se a rc h 10. You come to know that a girl student is being teased by a boy of your class. What step will you take first? a) c a l l he r b r o t h e r t o t he c a mp u s a n d t e l l h i m t h i s i n f o r ma t i o n b) a sk a fe w a bl e bo y s t o d e a l wi t h t he mi sc hi e vo u s b oy c) a sk t he gi rl t o g i ve a wr i t t e n c o mp l a i nt t o t h e p r i nc i p a l d) t a l k t o t he boy ge nt l y a nd pe r sua d e hi m a pol o gi se t o t he gi rl 11. The students lost a working day because of a hartal. The principal arranges work on a holiday to compensate for the loss. What will be your reaction? a) accept the principals action after expressing your protest b) conceal your protest and just obey the principals order c) pe r sua d e t he t e a c he rs a ssoc i a t i on t o prot e st a s i t i s e xt ra wo rk for yo u d) a c c e pt i t a s pa rt o f y o u r d u t y a n d t h e a t t e nd t h e wo r k 12. A student is found to achieve poorly in your subject, but he has won a medal in sports. How will you react to this? a) ope nl y t e l l hi m t ha t hi s me d a l wi l l not he l p hi m unl e ss he sc ore s h i gh ma rk s a l so b) ope nl y c on gra t ul a t e hi m a nd t e l l t ha t hi s suc c e ss wi l l be a ppre c i a te d more i f he sc ore s hi g h ma rk s also c) t e l l h i m n o t wa st e a n y mo r e t i me f o r sp o r t s t i l l t h e e x a mi n a t i o n i s o ve r d) e nc ou ra ge hi m t o a c hi e ve be t t e r i n spo rt s e ve n a t t he ri sk of ne gl e c t i ng hi s a c a d e mi c st ud i e s
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13. Two students in your class sing excellently well. They develop mutual jealousy over this talent. What step will you take to create mutual appreciation? a) c a l l t he m t oge t he r, t e l l t he m t he y a re e qua l l y g ood a nd a sk t he m t o be fri e nd s b)

g i v e l e a d e r sh i p t o ma k e t he m p l a n a nd wo r k o n a p r o g r a mme t o b e p re se n t e d j oi n t l y i n a f u n c t i o n c) ha ve fre e t a l k t o e a c h se pa ra t e l y a nd pe rsua d e t he m t o be fri e nd s d) ha ve fre e t a l k t o e a c h se pa ra t e l y a nd t el l t he m t o c o mpe t e e a c h ot he r 14. You and your friend send entries for an educational competition. Your friend wins the prize and the other colleagues cut jokes about his. What will be your reaction? a) c o n g r a t u l a t e t h e wi n n e r a n d wa i t f o r t he ne x t c h a n c e b) t e l l t he c oll e a gue s t ha t t he ot he r fri e nd won t he p ri z e by i nfl ue nc e c) a sk t he c ol l e a gue s t o st ud y t he e nt ri e s a nd pa ss a j ud ge me nt d) wr i t e t o t h e o r g a ni z e r s a b o u t t he i nj u st i c e a nd fa v o u r i t i sm 15. A student project is on. You are the staff adviser. What style of action will you adopt? a) ha ve i t t o t he group a nd gi ve su gge st i o n s a nd gui d a nc e onl y whe n yo u a re a sk e d for b) pre pa re a fe a si bl e a c t i on pl a n yo ur se l f a nd ma k e pupi l s c o mpl e t e the proj e c t i n t une wi t h i t c) oc c a si o na l l y vi si t t he ve nue a nd e n sure t ha t e ve ry st ud e nt pa rt i c i pa t e s a c t i ve l y d) ma k e pu pi l s a c t i ve l y pa rt i c i pa t e a nd at t e mpt c ont i nuo u s fe e d ba c k , mo ni t ori n g a nd e va l ua t i on 16. There is a suggestion to group the students according to their ability. In that case, which group will you prefer? a) t h e b ri l l i a nt g r o u p b) t h e a ve ra g e g r o u p c) t h e b a c k wa r d g r o u p d) no spe ci al prefe re nce 17. A student visits your home to share his problems with you. Your response will be a) e xt e nd re a so na bl e he l p a nd boo st hi s mo ra l e b) su g g e st h i m t o sp a r e y o u r p ri v a t e t i me c) talk with the students parents about his problems d) a sk hi m t o a v oi d vi si t i ng y ou r ho me a ga i n t o d i sc u ss t hi s t y pe of a ffa i rs 18. You find that you cant make your students understand a topic because of the wide gap in their pre-requisites. What would you do? a) g i v e u p t h e e f f o r t a s t he ga p s a re t o o wi d e t o be f i l l e d b) a sk t he pa re nt s t o a rra nge so me re me d i a l on pre vi ou s t o pi c s o f st u d y c) i d e nt i f y t h e g a p s a n d a r r a n ge f o r p r o v i d i n g c o mp e n sa t o r y p r o g ra mme s d) u se t he t i me profi t a bl y f or e ffe c t i ve l y t e a c hi ng ot he r t opi c s 19. Some of your students get furious about your behaviour towards them. What will you do? a) c a l l t he m t o t he teacher s ro o m a nd he a r t he m pa t i e nt l y b) t a k e d i sc i pl i na ry a c ti on a ga i n st t he m c) i nfor m t he p ri nc i pa l a bout t he si t ua t i on a nd se e k hi s a d vi c e d) ne gl e c t t he m a nd c ont i nue y our st yl e of a c t i on
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20. Suppose you are traveling in a train. All of a sudden you recognize one of your old students is passing without greeting you. What will be your reaction? a) fe e l di sa pp oi nt e d a s yo ur st ud e nt ha s not sh o wn a n y re spe c t b) ge t di sc usse d a bout t he la ck of val ue s i n mod e rn soci et y c) t hi nk t ha t he ha s not se e n yo u d) c a l l hi m a nd t a l k t o hi m 21. If a teacher happens to make a mistake in the classroom, what is the right course of action he ahs to take? a) ignore it b) for ge t i t c) ra t i ona l i z e i t d) ope nl y a d mi t i t 22. When one of your old students gets appointment as a teacher in your department, you will a) t re a t hi m a s a n ol d st ud e nt b) fe e l a sha me d of hi s pre se nc e a nd t ry t o a voi d hi m c) fe e l proud of i t d) e nc oura ge hi m a nd c onside r hi m a s a t eac he r 23. In your view, which of the following is a clear evidence for the professionalism of a teacher? a) ma i nt a i ni ng me mbe r shi p i n a t e a c he rs or ga ni sa t i on

b) t a k i ng t he cl a sse s a ssi gne d t o hi m e ffi c i e nt l y c) i n t ri n si c mo t i v a t i o n t o a t t e nd t he i n - se r vi c e c o u r se s a nd t ra i n i ng p r o g r a mme s d) st a n d i n g i n t he f o r e f r o nt o f a n y a gi t a t i o n f o r t h e r i g ht s o f t e a c he r s 24. Which of the following steps do you prefer while transacting the curriculum? a) pre se nt t he l e a rni ng ma t e ri a l s i n t he que st i o n a n swe r f or m a nd t hus e n sure g ood pe rf or ma nc e i n t h e e xa mi n a t i o n b) fre q ue nt l y c ond uc t t e st pa pe r s i n whi c h que st i o n pa pe r s re se mbl e t ho se u se d i n publ i c e xa mi na t i on s c) e xpl a i n t he c onc e pt s a nd p ri nc i pl e s c l e a rl y a nd e nsu re und e r st a nd i ng b y a l l d) pre se nt t he l e a rni ng a c t i vi t ie s sui t e d for t he re a l iz a ti on of p re d e t er mi ne d i nst ruc t i ona l o bj e c t i ve s 25. Which of the following, in your opinion, is the most important ability of an efficient teacher? a) c o mpe t e nc e t o pl a n a nd pro vi d e e ffe c ti ve , goa l -ori e nt e d l e a rni ng e xpe ri e nc e s b) sk i l l t o d ra ma t i se t he le a rni ng e xpe ri e nc e s c) a bi l i t y t o e xpl a i n t he l e a rni ng ma t e ri a l s i n a c l e a r a nd c onc re t e wa y d) a bi l i t y t o ge ne ra t e i n pupi l s a fe e l i ng of a d mi ra t i on a nd fri e nd shi p

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