Description : What do communicated words carry in a classroom situation ? (A) Inspiration, controversy and introspection (B) Diversion, criticism and irrationality (C) Insipidity, irrationality, and non-acceptance (D) Power, structure and tradition
Last Answer : (D) Power, structure and tradition
Description : The essence of an effective classroom environment is (A) a variety of teaching aids (B) lively student-teacher interaction (C) pin-drop silence (D) strict discipline
Last Answer : (B) lively student-teacher interaction
Description : Using the central point of the classroom communication as the beginning of a dynamic pattern of ideas is referred to as: (A) Systemisation (B) Problem - orientation (C) Idea protocol (D) Mind mapping
Last Answer : (D) Mind mapping
Description : The typical feature of information-rich classroom lecture is in the nature of being (A) Sedentary (B) Staggered (C) Factual (D) Sectoral
Last Answer : (C) Factual
Description : Generally the teachers do not take pains on students' postures in the classroom. What will you do for their improvement? Options: A) You will enforce proper posture training in the class-room B ... you take note of them otherwise you forget it D) You will inform the physical instructor
Last Answer : A) You will enforce proper posture training in the class-room
Description : Classroom communication is the basis of (A) Social identity (B) External inanities (C) Biased passivity (D) Group aggression
Last Answer : (A) Social identity
Description : Positive classroom communication leads to (A) Coercion (B) Submission (C) Confrontation (D) Persuasion
Last Answer : (D) Persuasion
Description : Effectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of (A) Course coverage (B) Students’ interest (C) Learning outcomes of students (D) Use of teaching aids in the classroom
Last Answer : (C) Learning outcomes of students
Description : Figure out the components of non-verbal communication in a classroom from the following : (A) Facial expression, cultural space and seating arrangement (B) Speed of utterance, feel good ... sound, physical ambience and teacher-learner distance (D) Facial expression, kinesics and personal space
Last Answer : (D) Facial expression, kinesics and personal space
Description : As a good classroom communicator, you are supposed to know your (A) audience emotions (B) silent cues (C) artful pauses (D) counter arguments
Last Answer : (C) artful pauses
Description : A teacher in a classroom has immediate control over (A) the self, selected methods of communication and the message. (B) the audience, the noise and the reception. (C) the feedback, the technology and the audience experience. (D) the communication channel, other communicators, and external factors.
Last Answer : (A) the self, selected methods of communication and the message.
Description : Internal and external factors that affect message reception by the students in the classroom are referred to as (A) feedback (B) fragmentation (C) channelization (D) noise
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Identify the important element a teacher has to take cognizance of while addressing students in a classroom. (A) Avoidance of proximity (B) Voice modulation (C) Repetitive pause (D) Fixed posture
Last Answer : (B) Voice modulation
Description : As a teacher, select the best option to ensure your effective presence in the classroom. (A) Use of peer command (B) Making aggressive statements (C) Adoption of well-established posture (D) Being authoritarian
Last Answer : (C) Adoption of well-established posture
Description : The use of teaching aids is justified on the grounds of (A) Attracting student’s attention in the class room. (B) Minimizing indiscipline problems in the classroom. (C) Optimizing learning outcomes of students. (D) Effective engagement of students in learning tasks.
Last Answer : (D) Effective engagement of students in learning tasks.
Description : Select the alternative which consists of positive factors contributing to effectiveness of teaching: List of factors: (a) Teacher's knowledge of the subject. (b) Teacher's socio-economic background. (c) Communication skill of the teacher. ( ... and (f) (C) (b), (d) and (e) (D) (a), (c) and (f)
Description : In a classroom, a communicator’s trust level is determined by: (A) the use of hyperbole (B) the change of voice level (C) the use of abstract concepts (D) eye contact
Last Answer : (D) eye contact
Description : Attitudes, actions and appearances in the context of classroom communication are considered as: (A) Verbal (B) Non-verbal (C) Impersonal (D) Irrational
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : In the classroom, the teacher sends the message either as words or images. The students are really (A) Encoders (B) Decoders (C) Agitators (D) Propagators
Last Answer : (B) Decoders
Description : A smart classroom is a teaching space which has (i) Smart portion with a touch panel control system. (ii) PC/Laptop connection and DVD/VCR player. (iii) Document camera and specialized software (iv) Projector and screen Select the ... (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only (D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Description : Which one of the following is considered a sign of motivated teaching? (A) Students asking questions (B) Maximum attendance of the students (C) Pin drop silence in the classroom (D) Students taking notes
Last Answer : (A) Students asking questions
Description : Classroom communication can be described as (A) Exploration (B) Institutionalisation (C) Unsignified narration (D) Discourse
Last Answer : (D) Discourse
Description : Successful Communication in classroom teaching is (A) Circular (B) Reciprocal (C) Directional (D) Influential
Last Answer : (B) Reciprocal
Description : Classroom communication is normally considered as (A) effective (B) affective (C) cognitive (D) non-selective
Last Answer : (C) cognitive
Description : The communicated knowledge in a classroom is considered as (A) non-pervasive treasure (B) limited judgement (C) autonomous virtue (D) cultural capital
Last Answer : (D) cultural capital
Description : Classroom communication of a teacher rests on the principle of (A) Infotainment (B) Edutainment (C) Entertainment (D) Enlightenment
Last Answer : (B) Edutainment
Description : The type of communication that the teacher has in the classroom, is termed as (A) Interpersonal (B) Mass communication (C) Group communication (D) Face-to-face communication
Last Answer : (C) Group communication
Description : Classroom communication must be (A) Teacher centric (B) Student centric (C) General centric (D) Textbook centric
Last Answer : (B) Student centric
Description : Classroom communication of a teacher rests on the principle of (A) Infotainment (B) Edutainment (C) Entertainment (D) Power equation
Description : In a lively classroom situation, there is likely to be (A) occasional roars of laughter (B) complete silence (C) frequent teacher-student dialogue (D) loud discussion among students
Last Answer : (C) frequent teacher-student dialogue
Description : Which one of the following is appropriate in respect of teacher student relationship? (A) Very informal and intimate (B) Limited to classroom only (C) Cordial and respectful (D) Indifferent
Last Answer : (C) Cordial and respectful
Description : Assertion (A): For an effective classroom communication at times it is desirable to use the projection technology. Reason (R): Using the projection technology facilitates extensive coverage of course contents. (A) Both (A) and (R) ... ) is true, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Last Answer : (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
Description : Which of the following skills are needed for present day teacher to adjust effectively with the classroom teaching? 1. Knowledge of technology 2. Use of technology in teaching learning 3. Knowledge of students’ needs 4. Content mastery (A) 1 & 3 (B) 2 & 3 (C) 2, 3 & 4 (D) 2 & 4
Last Answer : (C) 2, 3 & 4
Description : Which among the following gives more freedom to the learner to interact? (A) Use of film (B) Small group discussion (C) Lectures by experts (D) Viewing country-wide classroom programme on TV
Last Answer : (B) Small group discussion
Description : Which of the following is the most important characteristic of Open Book Examination system? (A) Students become serious. (B) It improves attendance in the classroom. (C) It reduces examination anxiety amongst students. (D) It compels students to think.
Last Answer : (D) It compels students to think.
Description : Better classroom management means (a) per group work and better interaction among pupils (b) prior preparation of teacher in the making of suitable aids (c) Punctuality of the teachers in coming in the ... creating problems (f) Avoid teaching when pupils are not in proper mood (g) All of these
Last Answer : (g) All of these
Description : When girl-students make a request, the other male students are annoyed with you on the pretext that you have been easily approached by them and do a favour. In such a situation how ... assistance D) You will try to improve the interaction in the class without emphasizing gender discrimination
Last Answer : B) You will justify that most of the girl students are more sincere towards their studies than the boys
Description : The most comprehensive approach to address the problems of man-environment interaction is one of the following : (A) Natural Resource Conservation Approach (B) Urban-industrial Growth Oriented Approach (C) Rural-agricultural Growth Oriented Approach (D) Watershed Development Approach
Last Answer : (D) Watershed Development Approach
Description : The initial efforts for internet based communication was for (A) Commercial communication (B) Military purposes (C) Personal interaction (D) Political campaigns
Last Answer : (B) Military purposes
Description : Which of the following statements are correct about the National Advisory Council (NAC) ? 1. The National Advisory Council is a statutory body. 2. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India. 3. It facilitates constant interaction with the ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 3 and 4
Description : The University which telecasts interaction educational programmes through its own channel is (A) Osmania University (B) University of Pune (C) Annamalai University (D) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Last Answer : (D) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Description : In the study of man-environment interaction, the statement of Miss Semple that “the humans are solely the product of their environment” , is : (A) An opinion (B) A prejudice (C) A fact (D) A widely accepted phenomenon
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Research is conducted to I. Generate new knowledge II. Not to develop a theory III. Obtain research degree IV. Reinterpret existing knowledge Which of the above are correct? (A) I, III & II (B) III, II & IV (C) II, I & III (D) I, III & IV
Last Answer : (D) I, III & IV
Description : What convincing argument was made by Anne? i) She was talkative just like any other student in the class. ii) She had the right to be talkative, as it was a classroom and not a prison. iii) ... being talkative. iv) She found it impossible to be quiet like the others as she couldn t change herself.
Last Answer : iii) She had inherited the trait from her mother, so couldn‘t stop being talkative.
Description : Men and woman may have different reproductive strategies but neither can be considered inferior or superior to the other, any more than a bird's wings can be considered superior or inferior to a fish's ... What type of argument it is? (A) Biological (B) Physiological (C) Analogical (D) Hypothetical
Description : Given below are some characteristics of reasoning. Select the code that states a characteristic which is not of deductive reasoning: (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment ( ... must follow from the premise/premises necessarily (D) The argument may be valid or invalid
Last Answer : (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment
Description : Select the code which is not correct : An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) increasing the number of entities. (B) increasing the number of similar respects. (C) reducing the claim made earlier stronger. (D) making the conclusion stronger when premises remain unchanged.
Last Answer : (D) making the conclusion stronger when premises remain unchanged.
Description : Select the code which states the condition of an invalid deductive argument : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (B) Some of the premises are true but the conclusion is false. ... the conclusion is also false. (D) All the premises are true and the conclusion is also true.
Last Answer : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false.
Description : Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a deductive type of argument ? (A) The conclusion follows from the premise/premises necessarily. (B) The argument admits degree of complexity. ( ... provides us knowledge about matters of fact. (D) The argument must be either valid or invalid.
Last Answer : (C) The argument provides us knowledge about matters of fact.
Description : Consider the following statement and select the correct code stating the nature of the argument involved in it: To suppose that the earth is the only populated world in the infinite space is as absurd ... only one grain will grow. (A) Astronomical (B) Anthropological (C) Deductive (D) Analogical
Last Answer : (D) Analogical