to evaluate students’ prior knowledge of a particular subject
Answer»
D. to evaluate students’ prior knowledge of a particular subject
102.
Diagnostic testing is usually done
A.
after the end of the school year
B.
before the start of a new unit of study
C.
before giving assignments to the students
D.
after finishing final examination
Answer»
B. before the start of a new unit of study
103.
The purpose of diagnostic testing is
A.
to motivate the student
B.
to find out the particular problem faced by the student
C.
to make the student understand the subject matter
D.
to control the behavior of the student
Answer»
B. to find out the particular problem faced by the student
104.
Diagnostic tests help teachers diagnose the needs of the students
A.
to meet their instruction needs
B.
to pass in their examinations
C.
to retain whatever is learnt
D.
to survive
Answer»
A. to meet their instruction needs
105.
Diagnostic tests are those which help the teacher
A.
to improve his teaching skill
B.
to measure the achievement of the student
C.
to know the family background of the student
D.
to know the particular strength and weakness of the student
Answer»
D. to know the particular strength and weakness of the student
106.
A test which is designed to reveal specific weakness or failures to learn in some subject
of study is known as
A.
achievement test
B.
attainment test
C.
prognostic test
D.
diagnostic test
Answer»
D. diagnostic test
107.
A diagnostic test is useful if a teacher uses it
A.
every month
B.
once throughout the school year
C.
more than once throughout the school year
D.
every week
Answer»
C. more than once throughout the school year
108.
Diagnostic tests are also known as
A.
analytical tests
B.
attainment tests
C.
achievement tests
D.
prognostic tests
Answer»
A. analytical tests
109.
A diagnostic test measures where a student is in terms of his
A.
habit
B.
knowledge and skills
C.
physical fitness
D.
attitude
Answer»
B. knowledge and skills
110.
A diagnostic test should identify
A.
the school curriculum
B.
teacher efficacy
C.
next steps for the pupil
D.
teacher competency
Answer»
C. next steps for the pupil
111.
An educational instruction which is usually organized to eliminate the influences of defective teaching and learning which a child gains during his starting days of learning is called
A.
remedial teaching
B.
micro-teaching
C.
lesson planning
D.
diagnostic testing
Answer»
A. remedial teaching
112.
A remedial teaching is one that is meant to
A.
improve study habits
B.
rectify a particular problem area in a student
C.
identify special learners
D.
evaluate the achievement of a student
Answer»
B. rectify a particular problem area in a student
113.
Remedial teaching is also known as
A.
special education
B.
technical education
C.
compensatory education
D.
learning by doing
Answer»
C. compensatory education
114.
Remedial teaching indicates
A.
elimination of attitudes
B.
elimination of skills
C.
elimination of habits
D.
elimination of drawbacks
Answer»
D. elimination of drawbacks
115.
The function of remedial teaching is to
A.
solve the problem faced by the teacher
B.
recondition habit and skill
C.
encourage teaching profession
D.
modify teacher behavior
Answer»
B. recondition habit and skill
116.
The remedial teaching is followed
A.
after actual classroom teaching
B.
before actual classroom teaching
C.
before the beginning of a new lesson
D.
during actual classroom teaching
Answer»
A. after actual classroom teaching
117.
The first step in remedial teaching is
A.
to give instructions
B.
to identify poor students
C.
to locate the learning difficulties
D.
to use appropriate strategy
Answer»
B. to identify poor students
118.
After identifying the poor students, the next step in remedial teaching is to
A.
prepare remedial instructions
B.
remove the learning difficulties
C.
locate the learning difficulties and its causes
D.
provide suitable strategy
Answer»
C. locate the learning difficulties and its causes
119.
After teaching in remedial teaching, a test is administered
A.
to ascertain how far learning difficulties could be removed
B.
to identify poor and slow learners
C.
to discover the causes of learning difficulties
D.
to develop instructions
Answer»
A. to ascertain how far learning difficulties could be removed
120.
Remedial teaching aims for
A.
feedback
B.
identification of a particular strength of a child
C.
modification of student behavior
D.
the correction of errors in learning
Answer»
D. the correction of errors in learning
Chapter: Models and Methods of Teaching
121.
The depiction of teaching and learning environment, including the behavior of teachers
and students while the lesson is presented through that model, is known as
A.
teaching report
B.
style of teaching
C.
model of teaching
D.
teaching paradigm
Answer»
C. model of teaching
122.
Teaching models are prescriptive teaching strategies designed to accomplish particular
A.
instructional goals
B.
teaching skills
C.
lessons
D.
interests
Answer»
A. instructional goals
123.
Models of teaching have been developed to help a teacher to improve his capacity to
A.
influence other members of the society
B.
reach more children
C.
take extra classes
D.
live life without problems
Answer»
B. reach more children
124.
Different teaching models stress on a different instructional goal when put these models into
A.
rule
B.
power
C.
instruction
D.
action
Answer»
D. action
125.
A pattern or plan, which can be used to shape a curriculum or course, to select
instructional materials and to guide a teacher’s actions, is called
A.
functions of teaching
B.
factors of teaching
C.
method of teaching
D.
model of teaching
Answer»
D. model of teaching
126.
Teaching models help a teacher to create a richer and more diverse environment for
A.
teachers
B.
learners
C.
parents
D.
planners
Answer»
B. learners
127.
A model of teaching is meant for
A.
substituting teachers
B.
recording students’ activities
C.
creating suitable learning environments
D.
student’s evaluation
Answer»
C. creating suitable learning environments
128.
Models of teaching describe teaching, as
A.
it ought to be
B.
giving information
C.
sharing experiences
D.
assignment
Answer»
A. it ought to be
129.
Teaching models used by teachers in the classroom to facilitate group work are
A.
information processing models
B.
behavioral models
C.
personal models
D.
social interaction models
Answer»
D. social interaction models
130.
The major theorists of social interaction models are
A.
Carl Rogers & Fritz Pearls
B.
Herbert & John Dewey
C.
David Hunt & William Glasser
D.
Bethal & William Gordon
Answer»
B. Herbert & John Dewey
131.
The family of social interaction models are
A.
Non-directive Model and Awareness Training Model
B.
Synetics Model and Classroom Meeting Model
C.
Group Investigation Model and Social Inquiry Model
D.
Conceptual System Model and Information Processing Model
Answer»
C. Group Investigation Model and Social Inquiry Model
132.
In the models based on social interaction source, the social aspects of human beings are kept in mind and
A.
their social development is more emphasized
B.
physical development is more emphasized
C.
self-awareness is more emphasized
D.
concept development is more emphasized
Answer»
A. their social development is more emphasized
133.
The models belonging to social interaction category give more emphasis on
A.
the development of the society
B.
personality development
C.
behavior
D.
information
Answer»
A. the development of the society
134.
Social interaction models are concerned with
A.
concept development and analysis
B.
the attainment of the social goals belonging to the affective domain
C.
body and sensory awareness
D.
self-awareness, understanding, autonomy and self-concept
Answer»
B. the attainment of the social goals belonging to the affective domain
135.
Teaching models mainly related to the emotional life of a person and also assist in developing a productive relationship to the environment are
A.
information processing models
B.
behavioral models
C.
personal models
D.
social interaction models
Answer»
C. personal models
136.
Personal models are concerned with
A.
social problem-solving
B.
relationship of the individual to society
C.
attainment of social goals
D.
teaching by example
Answer»
D. teaching by example
137.
The major theorists of personal models are
A.
Herbert & John Dewey
B.
Byron & Benjamin Cox
C.
Carl Rogers & Fritz Pearls
D.
Donald Oliver & James P.Shaver
Answer»
C. Carl Rogers & Fritz Pearls
138.
The family of personal development models are
A.
Laboratory Method Model & Jurisprudential Model
B.
Role-playing Model and Social Simulation Model
C.
Group Investigation Model and Social Inquiry Model
D.
Non-directive Model and Conceptual System Model
Answer»
D. Non-directive Model and Conceptual System Model
139.
Personal models of teaching emphasize development of
A.
behavior modification
B.
self-awareness, understanding and self-concept
C.
social values
D.
social relationship
Answer»
B. self-awareness, understanding and self-concept
140.
Which of the following statements is true about personal models of teaching?
A.
They share an orientation towards the individual and the development of selfhood
B.
They share an orientation towards the information processing capabilities of the students
C.
They emphasize relationship of the individual to society
D.
They are associated with productive thinking and the development of general intellectual abilities
Answer»
A. They share an orientation towards the individual and the development of selfhood
141.
A teaching procedure involved in the clarification or explanation to the student of some major idea is called
A.
demonstration method
B.
lecture method
C.
story telling method
D.
problem solving method
Answer»
B. lecture method
142.
Lecture method lays emphasis on
A.
the presentation of the content
B.
the participation of the learner
C.
the solution of problems faced by the learner
D.
the removal of errors in learning
Answer»
A. the presentation of the content
143.
In lecture method,
A.
the teacher is the recipient
B.
the teacher makes elaborate arrangements for demonstration or experiments
C.
students are more active and teacher is passive
D.
teacher is more active and students are passive
Answer»
D. teacher is more active and students are passive
144.
A good lecture provides
A.
active participation for learners
B.
creative thinking
C.
better scope for clarification
D.
real experience
Answer»
C. better scope for clarification
145.
Lecture method is a
A.
project approach
B.
activity centered approach
C.
student-controlled approach
D.
teacher-controlled approach
Answer»
D. teacher-controlled approach
146.
The presentation of a pre-arranged series of events or equipment to a group of students
for their observation is known as
A.
demonstration method
B.
problem solving method
C.
story telling method
D.
lecture method
Answer»
A. demonstration method
147.
Demonstration method is
A.
oldest teaching strategy given by idealism philosophy
B.
a classroom strategy used in technical schools and training colleges
C.
made interesting with extra-addition of flannel board or puppets
D.
considered both autocratic and permissive type of teaching
Answer»
B. a classroom strategy used in technical schools and training colleges
148.
For a successful demonstration, the teacher
A.
should never involve students in demonstration
B.
should never break down the demonstration into a simple step by step pattern
C.
should plan all the activities in great detail and rehearse it
D.
should proceed with the demonstration as quickly as possible
Answer»
C. should plan all the activities in great detail and rehearse it
149.
The demonstration aids in bringing about a relationship between the theory and
A.
practice
B.
hypothesis
C.
concept
D.
observation
Answer»
A. practice
150.
Demonstration is a
A.
learner-centered method
B.
teacher-centered method
C.
subject-centered method
D.
curriculum-centered method
Answer»
B. teacher-centered method
151.
An educational device where the teacher and students attempt in a conscious, planned and purposeful effort to arrive at an explanation is known as
A.
lecture method
B.
story telling method
C.
demonstration method
D.
problem solving method
Answer»
D. problem solving method
152.
Problem solving method is
A.
a teacher-controlled instruction
B.
used in technical schools and training colleges
C.
used to train pupils’ mind by confronting them with real problems and giving them the opportunity and freedom to solve them
D.
used for teaching lower classes
Answer»
C. used to train pupils’ mind by confronting them with real problems and giving them the opportunity and freedom to solve them
153.
In problem solving method, a systematic and orderly process is adopted for carrying out
A.
the teaching-learning process
B.
data collection
C.
evaluation
D.
analysis
Answer»
A. the teaching-learning process
154.
Problem solving involves
A.
imagination
B.
reflective thinking
C.
divergent thinking
D.
convergent thinking
Answer»
B. reflective thinking
155.
Problem solving method help the learner to
A.
depend on teachers
B.
think critically and independently
C.
summarize the main points covered in the lesson
D.
be actively involved in observing
Answer»
B. think critically and independently
156.
Which of the following teaching method is considered as an art that enables the teacher to come very close to the heart of the students and thereby attracts their attention?
A.
problem solving method
B.
demonstration method
C.
story telling method
D.
lecture method
Answer»
C. story telling method
157.
Story telling enables the teacher to make lessons
A.
boring
B.
complicated
C.
a burden for students
D.
lively and interesting to the pupils
Answer»
D. lively and interesting to the pupils
158.
Students grasp very easily the knowledge presented in the form of a
A.
fact
B.
figure
C.
graph
D.
story
Answer»
D. story
159.
In story telling technique, the language should be
A.
difficult
B.
ineffective
C.
simple and easy
D.
dull
Answer»
C. simple and easy
160.
Story telling method is commonly used for teaching
A.
lower classes
B.
higher classes
C.
university students
D.
adults
Answer»
A. lower classes
Chapter: Role and Functions of a Teacher
161.
Teacher effectiveness is the major area of
A.
pedagogy
B.
sociology
C.
technology
D.
philosophy
Answer»
A. pedagogy
162.
A teacher, in order to be successful, should
A.
help students in achieving their goals
B.
provide subject knowledge to students
C.
concentrate on syllabus completion
D.
prepare students to score high marks
Answer»
A. help students in achieving their goals
163.
An effective teacher
A.
disrespects students
B.
makes the same mistake repeatedly
C.
presents facts and concepts from related fields
D.
turns classes into PowerPoint shows
Answer»
C. presents facts and concepts from related fields
164.
Teacher must be a good human being first before designated as a
A.
successful manager
B.
good teacher
C.
problem solver
D.
good orator
Answer»
B. good teacher
165.
Teachers can play a quite significant role in bringing desirable social changes by possessing
A.
tolerance and patience
B.
studious and scholarly nature
C.
good physical and mental health
D.
cordial relationship with parents and guardians of the students
Answer»
D. cordial relationship with parents and guardians of the students
166.
In terms of his teacher behavior, an effective teacher should
A.
be courageous
B.
be self confident
C.
have good temperament
D.
have mastery over his subject
Answer»
D. have mastery over his subject
167.
How far a teacher has been successful in his mission, may reflect upon his
A.
love for students
B.
teacher effectiveness
C.
regularity
D.
attitude towards other teachers
Answer»
B. teacher effectiveness
168.
As an individual an effective teacher should
A.
have social maturity
B.
be a good communicator of ideas and actions
C.
be duty bound and sincere
D.
respect other members of the society
Answer»
C. be duty bound and sincere
169.
An effective teacher should
A.
maintain distance from the media
B.
be systematic and methodical in classroom management
C.
be cold and hostile
D.
have pessimistic and regressive outlook
Answer»
B. be systematic and methodical in classroom management
170.
In terms of his output, an effective teacher may be observed to possess the following characteristic:
A.
his students demonstrate a reasonable performance in terms of the realization of educational objectives
B.
his students do not appreciate his ways of teaching
C.
his students are found to possess pessimistic outlook in dealing with the problem of real life
D.
his students are incapable of utilizing the things learned in the real life settings
Answer»
A. his students demonstrate a reasonable performance in terms of the realization of educational objectives
171.
The quality of a great teacher, according to students, is
A.
failure to honor commitments
B.
deliberate deception
C.
violation of conscience
D.
knowledge of learners
Answer»
D. knowledge of learners
172.
The main function of teacher as a planner includes
A.
assessment
B.
evaluation
C.
setting learning objectives
D.
encouraging independent study habits
Answer»
C. setting learning objectives
173.
As a planner, the teacher must
A.
encourage classroom and panel discussion
B.
be guidance minded
C.
first decide what changes should take place in the learner
D.
observe students’ reactions skillfully
Answer»
C. first decide what changes should take place in the learner
174.
The teacher should plan the learning tasks in accordance with the
A.
abilities and interests of students
B.
performance of students
C.
reaction of students
D.
assignments given by other teachers
Answer»
A. abilities and interests of students
175.
As a facilitator, the teacher must be
A.
dominating
B.
short-tempered
C.
autocratic
D.
warm, understanding and self-controlling
Answer»
D. warm, understanding and self-controlling
176.
For facilitating learning, the teacher must encourage
A.
lecture
B.
question and answer session
C.
extra class
D.
work experience
Answer»
B. question and answer session
177.
As a facilitator of learning, a teacher requires
A.
two months leave
B.
one year training
C.
opportunities for professional and academic advancement
D.
opportunities to travel around the world
Answer»
C. opportunities for professional and academic advancement
178.
For guiding children, the teacher can play an important role provided he has the right attitude as a teacher towards
A.
his colleagues
B.
his pupils
C.
the society
D.
the school
Answer»
B. his pupils
179.
As a counselor, the teacher is supposed to be
A.
self-controlling
B.
stimulating and imaginative in his approach to classroom behavior and subject
C.
concerned directly with the problems related to the behavior of the students
D.
guidance minded having an eye on individual children in the class
Answer»
D. guidance minded having an eye on individual children in the class
180.
A teacher’s attitude is to be that of help and guidance so that he can play an important role in putting
A.
children on the right track
B.
his opinion a rule
C.
children under his care
D.
his job first
Answer»
A. children on the right track
181.
The knowledge of counseling skills is essential for teachers
A.
to promote student learning and well-being
B.
to prepare weekly lesson plans
C.
to collect data
D.
to guide the student in possessing technical competence
Answer»
A. to promote student learning and well-being
182.
The final role of a teacher is to
A.
plan
B.
teach
C.
facilitate
D.
evaluate
Answer»
D. evaluate
183.
Evaluation is vital to a teacher’s success. It is this role that allows the teacher to discover
A.
the social condition
B.
the expectations of parents
C.
the worth of his work
D.
the value of family
Answer»
C. the worth of his work
184.
The difficulty with evaluation is that it is often confused with assessment. Assessments
are used as
A.
teaching aids
B.
tools to evaluation
C.
teaching methods
D.
guidelines
Answer»
B. tools to evaluation
185.
When teachers complete a lesson, they ask what worked and why. This is called
A.
planning
B.
identification
C.
teaching
D.
evaluation
Answer»
D. evaluation
186.
Professional ethics for teachers is the study area of
A.
pedagogical beliefs
B.
social psychology
C.
philosophy
D.
psychology
Answer»
A. pedagogical beliefs
187.
The characteristics of ethical teaching include
A.
depreciation for courage and interpersonal skills
B.
depreciation for moral deliberation
C.
appreciation for apathy
D.
appreciation for moral deliberation
Answer»
D. appreciation for moral deliberation
188.
In education, the teacher in order to be a professional, must promote learning on the part of
A.
the students
B.
the home
C.
the parents
D.
the teacher
Answer»
A. the students
189.
Teaching will attain the status of a recognized profession if a teacher is propelled by his
A.
physical condition
B.
motive
C.
covetousness
D.
socio-economic condition
Answer»
B. motive
190.
Professional ethics is defined as the personal and corporate rules that govern behavior within the context of
A.
family
B.
social service
C.
a particular profession
D.
a particular lesson
Answer»
C. a particular profession
191.
A teacher who is whole heartedly dedicated and devoted to his profession is
A.
dishonest
B.
injustice
C.
sincere
D.
partial
Answer»
C. sincere
192.
The professional ethics will enlighten the teachers that they have a major role in bringing
A.
unpleasant study environment
B.
desirable changes in the behavior of the students
C.
detrimental effect to the students
D.
undesirable changes in the learner
Answer»
B. desirable changes in the behavior of the students
193.
Professional ethics help teachers to understand their profession as a
A.
guide
B.
helper
C.
teacher
D.
director
Answer»
C. teacher
194.
An ethical teacher is always involved in
A.
taking bribes from students
B.
sexual exploitation
C.
pressuring students to buy books
D.
equality and respect towards the students
Answer»
D. equality and respect towards the students
195.
In fulfillment of the obligation to the profession, the educator should
A.
make false statements about a colleague
B.
treat other members of the profession in the same manner as he himself wishes to be treated
C.
assist a non-educator in the unauthorized practice of teaching
D.
make false statement concerning the qualifications of a candidate for a professional position
Answer»
B. treat other members of the profession in the same manner as he himself wishes to be treated
196.
In teaching, to succeed, a teacher has to be devoted to his work and
A.
remain ever ready to help his students
B.
lack respect for students
C.
show partial treatment to students
D.
emotionally immature
Answer»
A. remain ever ready to help his students
197.
An ethical teacher is guided by a set of beliefs that leads to attitudes and actions focused on
A.
what is best for him
B.
what is best for the school
C.
what is best for the parents
D.
what is best for students
Answer»
D. what is best for students
198.
In order to keep himself alive and up to date, a teacher is required to dedicate himself to acquire knowledge at the frontiers of new knowledge. This is required
A.
to develop his I.Q.
B.
to develop his emotion
C.
to enhance his competence in teaching
D.
to enhance his knowledge
Answer»
C. to enhance his competence in teaching
199.
An effective teacher thinks of teaching as his profession because
A.
teaching is his passion
B.
he enters it by chance
C.
he is influenced by monetary gain in the form of tuition
D.
he is influenced by family circumstances
Answer»
A. teaching is his passion
200.
The teacher, in order to dedicate himself to the welfare of his students, should truthfully disseminate his expert service solely for
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