Q1. Helping learners recapitulate or recall what they have already learned is important because -
(a) It is a convenient beginning for any classroom instruction
(b) Relating new information to prior knowledge enhances learning
(c) It is an effective way of revising old lessons
(d) It enhances the memory of learners thereby strengthening learning
Q2. According to Piaget, during the first stage of development (birth to above 2 year age), a child learns best -
(a) By using the senses
(b) By comprehending neutral words
(c) By thinking in an abstract fashion
(d) By applying newly acquired knowledge of language
Q3. Theory of learning which totally and only depends on ‘observable behaviour’ is associated with __________ theory of learning.
(a) Cognitivist
(b) Developmental
(c) Behaviourist
(d) Constructivist
Q4. Multilingual character of Indian society should be seen as ____
(a) A hindrance in teaching learning process
(b) A resource for enrichment of school life
(c) A challenge to teacher’s capacity to motivate students to learn
(d) A factor that makes school life a complex experience for the learners
Q5. Creative answer require -
(a) Direct teaching and direct questions
(b) Content – based questions
(c) Open – ended questions
(d) A highly disciplined classroom
Q6. Diagnosis of the gaps in the learning of students should be following by -
(a) Appropriate remedial measures
(b) Intensive drill and practice
(c) Systematic revision of all lessons
(d) Reporting the findings to learners and parents
Q7. ‘Self-regulation’ of learners refers to -
(a) Their ability to monitor their own learning
(b) Creating regulations for student behaviour
(c) Rules and regulations made by the student body
(d) Self – discipline and control
Q8. Which of the following does not reflect ‘teaching for understanding?
(a) Ask students to explain a phenomenon or a concept in their own words
(b) Teach students to provide examples to illustrate how a law works
(c) Help students see similarities and differences and generate analogies
(d) Enable students to memorize isolated facts and procedures
Q9. Centrally sponsored scheme of Integrated Education for disabled children aims at providing educational opportunities to children with disabilities in -
(a) Regular schools
(b) Special schools
(c) Open schools
(d) Blind Relief Association schools
Q10. Which of the following is not a sign of reading difficulty among young learners? Difficulty in
(a) Letter and word recognition
(b) Reading speed and fluency
(c) Understanding words and ideas
(d) Spelling consistency