Description : Classroom communication must be (A) Teacher centric (B) Student centric (C) General centric (D) Textbook centric
Last Answer : (B) Student centric
Description : The sequential operations in scientific research are (A) Co-variation, Elimination of Spurious Relations, Generalisation, Theorisation (B) Generalisation, Co-variation, Theorisation, ... Relations, Covariation (D) Elimination of Spurious Relations, Theorisation, Generalisation, Covariation.
Last Answer : (A) Co-variation, Elimination of Spurious Relations, Generalisation, Theorisation
Description : One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to: (A) improve data interpretation (B) eliminate spurious relations (C) confirm triangulation (D) introduce new variables
Last Answer : Answer: B aims of the scientific method in research is: Observe and Describe Predict Determination of the Causes Explain The aims of research can then be finetuned, or may serve to open up new areas of interest. Either way, the store of human knowledge has been enriched and increased.
Description : The main objectives of student evaluation of teachers are: (a) To gather information about student weaknesses. (b) To make teachers take teaching seriously. (c) To help teachers adopt innovative methods of teaching. (d) To identify the ... (c) and (d) only (C) (a), (b) and (c) only (D) (a) only
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : …………… is important when a teacher communicates with his/her student (A) Sympathy (B) Empathy (C) Apathy (D) Antipathy
Last Answer : (B) Empathy
Description : Suppose a student wants to share his problems with his teacher and he visits the teacher's house for the purpose, the teacher should (A) contact the student's parents and solve his problem. (B) ... him to meet the principal and solve the problem. (D) extend reasonable help and boost his morale.
Last Answer : (D) extend reasonable help and boost his morale.
Description : On the first day of his class, if a teacher is asked by the students to introduce himself, he should (A) ask them to meet after the class (B) tell them about himself in brief (C) ignore the demand and start teaching (D) scold the student for this unwanted demand
Last Answer : (B) tell them about himself in brief
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 : 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 : Value education makes a student: (A) Good citizen (B) Successful businessman (C) Popular teacher (D) Efficient manager
Last Answer : Answer: A Value education is the process by which people give values to others. It can be an activity that can take place in any organisation during which people are assisted by others, who may ... dialogue where pe ople are gradually brought to their own realisation of what is good be haviours.
Description : Micro teaching is most effective for the student-teacher: (A) during the practice-teaching (B) after the practice-teaching (C) before the practice-teaching (D) none of the above
Last Answer : Answer: A Microteaching is organized practice teaching. The goal is to give instructors confidence, support, and feedback by letting them try out among friends and colleagues a short slice of what they plan to do with their students.
Description : Means of grapevine communication are (A) formal (B) informal (C) critical (D) corporate
Last Answer : (B) informal
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 : 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 : 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)
Last Answer : Answer: D
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 of a teacher rests on the principle of (A) Infotainment (B) Edutainment (C) Entertainment (D) Power equation
Description : The most important quality of a good teacher is (A) Sound knowledge of subject matter (B) Good communication skills (C) Concern for students’ welfare (D) Effective leadership qualities
Last Answer : (A) Sound knowledge of subject matter
Description : Which of the following teacher, will be liked most? (A) A teacher of high idealistic attitude (B) A loving teacher (C) A teacher who is disciplined (D) A teacher who often amuses his students
Last Answer : (A) A teacher of high idealistic attitude
Description : Would it bother you if someone, being friendly and non confrontational, told you that you were boring?
Last Answer : Depends on who it was. I probably would bore some people half to death.
Description : Why in the world would any one feel it's OK to use cuss words when having a casual, non-confrontational conversation with a complete stranger?
Last Answer : Some people think that this kind of language is the way everyone would talk if they just were free enough to. They don’t adhere to anyone else’s do’s and don’t’s. “Nobody’s gonna tell me how I ought to talk.”
Description : Do you have good strategies for confronting people without being confrontational?
Last Answer : Well…gosh. Probably should have set down the rules before your roommate moved in. As it is, you’re just going to have to tell him there is no smoking in the house. You can say it without sounding confrontational.
Description : An effective communication system employs a feedback mechanism in on (a) Make the necessary modification in the process (b) Understand more about the content (c) Find faults with the teacher (d) Find faults with the student
Last Answer : (a) Make the necessary modification in the process
Description : Assertion (A): Sustainable development critical to well-being of human society. Reason (R): Environmentally sound policies do not harm the environment or deplete the natural resources. Choose the correct code: (A) Both (A) and ( ... C) (A) is true and (R) is true (D) (A) is false and (R) is true
Last Answer : (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Description : Which of the following is not the critical feature of qualitative research ? (A) Actual settings are the direct source of data. (B) Data take the forms of words or pictures. (C) Seeking to ... social facts. (D) Researcher becomes immersed in the situation, present or past related to the phenomena.
Last Answer : Write S if the statement pertains to the strength of a quantitative research, W if it's a weakness. 1. It can be costly, difficult and time-consuming. 2. It is objective and provides ... It filters out external factors. 5. The numerical data can be analyzed in a quick and easy way.
Description : In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical? (A) Data collection with standardised research tools. (B) Sampling design with probability sample techniques ... evidences. (D) Data gathering to take with top-down systematic evidences.
Last Answer : (C) Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
Description : Assertion (A): The purpose of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students. Reason (R): These abilities ensure job placements. Choose the correct answer from the following code: (A) Both ... A) is true and (R) is false. (D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Last Answer : (C) (A) is true and (R) is false.
Description : Assertion (A): Conserving our soil resources is critical to human survival. Reason (R): Soil is home to many micro-organisms and contains minerals. Choose the correct code: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the ... (C) (A) is true and (R) is false. (D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Last Answer : (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Description : The research approach of Max Weber to understand how people create meanings in natural settings is identified as (A) positive paradigm (B) critical paradigm (C) natural paradigm (D) interpretative paradigm
Last Answer : (D) interpretative paradigm
Description : To be critical, thinking must be (A) practical (B) socially relevant (C) individually satisfying (D) analytical
Last Answer : (D) analytical
Description : Deductive argument involves (A) sufficient evidence (B) critical thinking (C) seeing logical relations (D) repeated observation
Last Answer : (C) seeing logical relations
Description : The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and humanities are (A) laboratory skills, records, supervisor, topic (B) Supervisor, topic, critical analysis, ... supervisor, topic, flexibility in thinking (D) topic, supervisor, good temperament, pre-conceived notions
Last Answer : (B) Supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience
Description : Suppose you are checking student's answer books, all of a sudden you have finished red refill. You call an student and order him to bring a refill. What would you like to do in such a situation? ... is teachers own money D) You will feel ashamed when you will be paying for such a small amount
Last Answer : A) You will give him required money for the purpose
Description : If a girl student prefers you beyond the ethical limits then how would you control your own emotions? Options: A) You will try to sublimate her emotions, as she is passing through the ... relish her emotionality D) You will have in mind the similar emotions but afraid of social dignity
Last Answer : A) You will try to sublimate her emotions, as she is passing through the adolescent stage
Description : Among the following propositions two are related in such a way that they cannot both be true but can both be false. Select the code that states those two propositions. Propositions: (a) Every student is attentive. (b) Some students are ... ) (a) and (c) (C) (b) and (c) (D) (c) and (d)
Description : In which of the following cases, the principle of natural justice (Hear the other party) must be followed ? (a) Dismissal of an employee (b) Supersession of a municipality (c) Threat to national security (d) Disciplinary action against a ... (d) (C) (a), (b) and (d) (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : What are the characteristics of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation ? (a) It increases the workload on students by taking multiple tests. (b) It replaces marks with grades. (c) It evaluates every aspect of the student. (d) It helps in ... ) and (d) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
Description : Good research ethics' means (A) Not disclosing the holdings of shares/stocks in a company that sponsors your research. (B) Assigning a particular research problem to one Ph.D./research student only ... journal. (D) Submitting the same research manuscript for publishing in more than one jo urnal.
Last Answer : (B) Assigning a particular research problem to one Ph.D./research student only
Description : If you get an opportunity to teach a visually challenged student along with normal students, what type of treatment would you like to give him in the class ? (A) Not giving extra attention because majority may ... (D) Arrange a seat in the front row and try to teach at a pace convenient to him.
Last Answer : (D) Arrange a seat in the front row and try to teach at a pace convenient to him.
Description : In a college having 300 students, every student reads 5 newspapers and every newspaper is read by 60 students. The number of newspapers required is (A) at least 30 (B) at most 20 (C) exactly 25 (D) exactly 5
Last Answer : (C) exactly 25
Description : The basis of the following classification is ‘animal’ , ‘man’ , ‘house’ , ‘book’ , and ‘student’: (A) Definite descriptions (B) Proper names (C) Descriptive phrases (D) Common names
Last Answer : (D) Common names
Description : Which of the following is more interactive and student centric? (A) Seminar (B) Workshop (C) Lecture (D) Group Discussion
Last Answer : Answer: D Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing students personality. It is bo th a technique and an art and a comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of the student and his appropriateness for ... a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes,the abilities of the members of the group is measured.
Description : The recommendation of National Knowledge Commission for the establishment of 1500 Universities is to (A) create more teaching jobs (B) ensure increase in student enrolment in higher education (C) ... pu blic institutions (D) enable increased movement of students from rural areas to urban areas
Last Answer : Answer: B Na tional Knowledge Commission of the Government of India on Higher Education lays down certain guidelines for the betterment of the system. The NK C recommendations on higher education ... sector in the country, and providing access to higher education for larger numbers of students.
Description : When a normal student behaves in an erratic manner in the class, you would: (A) pull up the student then and there (B) talk to the student after the class (C) ask the student to leave the class (D) ignore the student
Last Answer : (B) talk to the student after the class
Description : Value-education stands for: (A) making a student healthy (B) making a student to get a job (C) inculcation of virtues (D) all-round development of pe rsonality
Last Answer : (C) inculcation of virtues
Description : A teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum selfrealization of the student is affected through: (A) Constant fulfilment of the students’ needs (B) Strict control of class-room activities (C) Sensitivity to students’ needs, goals and purposes (D) Strict reinforcement of academic standards
Last Answer : (C) Sensitivity to students’ needs, goals and purposes
Description : Which of the following statements is most appropriate? (A) Teachers can teach. (B) Teachers help can create in a student a desire to learn. (C) Lecture Method can be used for developing thinking. (D) Teachers are born.
Last Answer : Answer: B Teacher does not play only a information mongering role in the classroom but to instill and infuse the inspiration in the students in order to bring desirable changes in future and make him an ideal citizen
Description : Which of the following is correct statement? (A) Computers can be used for diagnosing the difficulty of a student in learning a subject (B) Psychological testing can be done with the help of computer provided a software is available (C) A set of instructions is called a programme (D) All the above
Last Answer : D