Explore topic-wise MCQs in Education and Teaching.

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101.

Which one of the following is appropriate in respect of teacher student relationship?

A. Indifferent
B. Cordial and respectful
C. Limited to classroom only
D. Very informal and intimate
Answer» C. Limited to classroom only
102.

As a good classroom communicator, you are supposed to know your

A. silent cues
B. artful pauses
C. audience emotions
D. counter arguments
Answer» C. audience emotions
103.

The main objectives of student evaluation of teachers are:

A. To make teachers take teaching seriously.
B. To help teachers adopt innovative methods of teaching.
C. To identify the areas of further improvement in teacher traits.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
104.

Which of the following factors does not impact teaching

A. Teacher's knowledge
B. Learning through experience
C. Class room activities that encourage learning
D. Socio-economic background of teachers and students
Answer» E.
105.

Dynamic approach to teaching means

A. Teaching should be forceful and effective
B. Teachers should be energetic and dynamic
C. The topics of teaching should not be static, but dynamic
D. The students should be required to learn through activities
Answer» E.
106.

Which of the following is more interactive and student centric?

A. Group Discussion
B. Workshop
C. Seminar
D. Lecture
Answer» B. Workshop
107.

Which one of the following is a scaled down teaching situation?

A. Team teaching
B. Micro teaching
C. Macro teaching
D. Cooperative teaching
Answer» C. Macro teaching
108.

A teacher in a classroom has immediate control over

A. the audience, the noise and the reception.
B. the feedback, the technology and the audience experience.
C. the self, selected methods of communication and the message.
D. the communication channel, other communicators, and external factors.
Answer» D. the communication channel, other communicators, and external factors.
109.

Which of the following learner characteristics are likely to influence the effectiveness of teaching aids and evaluation systems to ensure positive results?

A. Learner's family background, age and habitation.
B. Learner's stage of development, social background and personal interests.
C. Learner's maturity level, academic performance level and motivational dispositions.
D. Learner's parentage, socio-economic background and performance in learning of the concerned subject.
Answer» D. Learner's parentage, socio-economic background and performance in learning of the concerned subject.
110.

Micro teaching is most effective for the student-teacher:

A. before the practice-teaching
B. during the practice-teaching
C. after the practice-teaching
D. none of the above
Answer» C. after the practice-teaching
111.

Diagnostic evaluation ascertains

A. Learning progress and failures during instructions.
B. Degree of achievements of instructions at the end.
C. Students performance at the beginning of instructions.
D. Causes and remedies of persistent learning problems during instructions.
Answer» E.
112.

Imagine you are working in an educational institution where people are of equal status. Which method of communication is best suited and normally employed in such a context?

A. Cross communication
B. Vertical communication
C. Corporate communication
D. Horizontal communication
Answer» E.
113.

Which of the following is not instructional material?

A. Transparency
B. Audio Casset
C. Printed Material
D. Over Head Projector
Answer» B. Audio Casset
114.

Maximum participation of students during teaching is possible through

A. Lecture method
B. Textbook method
C. Inductive method
D. Demonstration method
Answer» D. Demonstration method
115.

Verbal guidance is least effective in the learning of:

A. Skills
B. Attitudes
C. Aptitudes
D. Relationship
Answer» B. Attitudes
116.

Which one of the following types of evaluation assesses the learning progress to provide continuous feedback to both teachers and students during instruction ?

A. Summative
B. Formative evaluation
C. Placement evaluation
D. Diagnostic evaluation
Answer» C. Placement evaluation
117.

The academic performance of students can be improved if parents are encouraged to

A. arrange for extra tuition
B. remain unconcerned about it
C. interact with teachers frequently
D. supervise the work of their wards
Answer» E.
118.

The essence of an effective classroom environment is

A. strict discipline
B. pin-drop silence
C. a variety of teaching aids
D. lively student-teacher interaction
Answer» E.
119.

Which one is the highest order of learning?

A. Chain learning
B. Problem-solving learning
C. Conditioned-reflex learning
D. Stimulus-response learning
Answer» D. Stimulus-response learning
120.

Which is the least important factor in teaching?

A. punishing the students
B. lecturing in impressive way
C. maintaining discipline in the class
D. drawing sketches and diagrams on the black-board
Answer» B. lecturing in impressive way
121.

Those teachers are popular among students who

A. award good grades
B. develop intimacy with them
C. help them solve their problems
D. take classes on extra tuition fee
Answer» D. take classes on extra tuition fee
122.

Team teaching has the potential to develop:

A. Cooperation
B. Competitive spirit
C. Highlighting the gaps in each other's teaching
D. The habit of supplementing the teaching of each other
Answer» E.
123.

A good teacher is one who

A. gives useful information
B. inspires students to learn
C. gives printed notes to students
D. explains concepts and principles
Answer» C. gives printed notes to students
124.

The use of teaching aids is justified on the grounds of

A. Optimizing learning outcomes of students.
B. Attracting student's attention in the class room.
C. Minimizing indiscipline problems in the classroom.
D. Effective engagement of students in learning tasks.
Answer» E.
125.

Moral values can be effectively inculcated among the students when the teacher

A. himself practices them
B. tells stories of great persons
C. talks of Gods and Goddesses
D. frequently talks about values
Answer» B. tells stories of great persons
126.

Which one of the following teachers would you like the most:

A. punctual
B. having research aptitude
C. who often amuses his students
D. loving and having high idealistic philosophy
Answer» C. who often amuses his students
127.

The main role of education according to Plato is :

A. to strengthen the state
B. to develop the power of contemplation
C. to develop the personality of each individuals
D. All of these
Answer» E.
128.

What will you do as a teacher if the students do not attend your class?

A. Blame the students for their absence
B. Know the reason and try to remove them
C. Think of using some interesting methods of teaching
D. Keep quiet considering the present attitude of students as the change of culture
Answer» C. Think of using some interesting methods of teaching
129.

Which of the following is fast step of teaching ?

A. Application
B. Comparison
C. Presentation
D. Generalisation
Answer» B. Comparison
130.

Of the following objectives of an Elementary Music Programme the one of lowest priority is

A. To provide children with emotion outlets.
B. To prepare children for wise use of leisure time.
C. To develop a group of performers for Hiliday Assemblies.
D. To expose children to a variety of musical compositions.
Answer» D. To expose children to a variety of musical compositions.
131.

Why do you support the five stage method of Herbart?

A. In this there is no scope for individual diversity of students.
B. In this method, it is difficult to make co-ordination between various subjects.
C. Under this, generalisation is not required to be done while teaching subjects like language, history, geography etc
D. All of these
Answer» E.
132.

In comparing the lecture and developmental lessons which one of the following is false?

A. The lecture method is more conducive to largest class
B. There is more public developmental developmental lesson
C. It is more difficult to ascertain public learning in a lecture lesson
D. Slow children derive more benefits from a lecture than brighter children do
Answer» E.
133.

In ancient education system, teachers applied some psychological principles in education especially to young child from pre-school age to adolescence. They recognize the role of

A. Sense and perception in teaching and learning
B. Convent system of schooling
C. Gurukul type of education
D. All Of These
Answer» B. Convent system of schooling
134.

If a group of students enter your room and abuse you and behave violently with you, at that time how would you control your emotions?

A. You will feel ashamed among your teachers community.
B. You will react in a similar fashion and try to assault them physically.
C. You will report the case to the principal with recommendation of punitive measures.
D. First, you will try to pacify their emotions and then ask politely about their behaviour.
Answer» E.
135.

The Dalton Scheme of Education is useful for which one of the following?

A. For infants
B. For little children
C. For older children
D. For all of these
Answer» D. For all of these
136.

The biochemical processes taking place in the body is known as

A. Anabolism
B. Metabolism
C. Catabolism
D. None of above
Answer» C. Catabolism
137.

Who defined teaching as a 'An organised system of specific activities aimed to help the learner learn something ' ?

A. Byod
B. Smith
C. Morrin
D. Jackson
Answer» C. Morrin
138.

The teaching is not thought as a process of

A. Indoctrinating adult ideas to young people
B. Listening the recitation of pupils
C. Directing the activities of people
D. None of these
Answer» B. Listening the recitation of pupils
139.

Mainstreaming is a term associated with

A. career education
B. environmental education
C. inter-age class groupings
D. education for handicapped
Answer» E.
140.

Discussion Method can be used when :

A. The topic is easy
B. The topic is difficult
C. The topic is very difficult
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
141.

Which of the following is true about teaching/teacher?

A. Teacher should work as a leader in the class.
B. Teacher should maintain a democratic atmosphere in the class
C. Teacher should make a lesson plan before presenting lesson in the class
D. All of these
Answer» E.
142.

Which of the following methods of communication would be most effective in classroom?

A. Lecture method
B. Multimedia method
C. Presenting written notes
D. Presenting written matter with the Lectures
Answer» C. Presenting written notes
143.

Teacher's primary responsibility lies in

A. implementing policies
B. keeping students record
C. planning educational experiences
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
144.

Classroom discipline can be maintained effectively by:

A. Providing a programme which is according to need and interest of Pupils
B. Knowing the cause of indiscipline and handling it with stern hand
C. By giving punishment for even smallest sins
D. None of these
Answer» B. Knowing the cause of indiscipline and handling it with stern hand
145.

Which of the following is not a quality of teacher?

A. He may not know child psychology.
B. He should have feelings of love and sympathy.
C. His language should be understandable to students.
D. Teacher should be keen in his work and should be enthusiastic and anxious to keep his knowledge fresh and update.
Answer» B. He should have feelings of love and sympathy.
146.

Which of the following is/are true about teacher/teaching?

A. Teaching should be pupil centered rather than subject centered.
B. Teacher should arouse interest among students about the subject
C. Teacher should have control over the students to maintain peace and order in the class.
D. All of these
Answer» E.
147.

A teacher can get important place in society if he

A. Is scholar and in power
B. Performs his responsibility honestly
C. Participates actively in social activities
D. Performs the role of an active member the political party in power
Answer» C. Participates actively in social activities
148.

Which one of the following is a primary task of a teacher?

A. To teach the prescribed curriculum
B. To stimulate and guide students learning
C. To provide diagnostic and remedial aid wherever desired
D. To promote habits of conformity to adult demands and expectations
Answer» C. To provide diagnostic and remedial aid wherever desired
149.

If a student is constantly rubbing his eyes and is unattentive during blackboard work, he is having

A. visual problem
B. hearing problem
C. adjustment problem
D. All of the above
Answer» B. hearing problem
150.

Use of radio for higher education is based on the presumption of :

A. Replacing teacher in the long run
B. Everybody having access to a radio set
C. Enriching curriculum based instruction
D. Other means of instruction getting out-dated
Answer» B. Everybody having access to a radio set