Teaching Development Progressive Education Question Bank

done Past Year Questions Paper-5 Total Questions - 49

• question_answer1)
  The Right to Education Act, 2009 specifies that if the number of children admitted for first class to fifth class is above two hundred then the pupil-teacher ratio required is  [RTET-2011-I]
  A)
  thirty                 done clear
  B)
  forty done clear
  C)
  forty-five            done clear
  D)
  fifty done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Which of the following statements is not true about teaching?   [RTET-2011-1]
  A)
  Teaching is modifiable done clear
  B)
  Teaching is formal and informal done clear
  C)
  Teaching is a science as well as art done clear
  D)
  Teaching is instruction. done clear
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• question_answer3)
  The National Curriculum Framework, 2005 under the heading 'quality dimention' gives more importance to [RTET-2011-I]
  A)
  Physical resources done clear
  B)
  Qualified and Motivated teachers done clear
  C)
  Experiences designed for the child in terms of knowledge done clear
  D)
  Experiences designed for the child and curriculum reform done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The National Curriculum Framework, 2005 suggests which of the following examination reforms? [RTET-2011-I]
  A)
  Class X examination optional done clear
  B)
  State level exams to be conducted at different stages of school education done clear
  C)
  Competitive entrance examinations optional done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer5)
  At lower classes, play-way method of teaching is based on [UPTET-2011-I]
  A)
  Theory of physical education programmes done clear
  B)
  principles of methods of teaching done clear
  C)
  psychological principles of development and growth done clear
  D)
  sociological principles of teaching done clear
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• question_answer6)
  To maintain interest among students in class, a teacher should [UPTET-2011-I]
  A)
  use the blackboard            done clear
  B)
  discuss done clear
  C)
  tell stories             done clear
  D)
  ask questions done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Family is a means of     [UPTET-2011-I]
  A)
  informal education done clear
  B)
  formal education done clear
  C)
  non-formal education done clear
  D)
  distance education done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Blackboard can be included in which group / category of teaching aid? [UPTET-2011-I]
  A)
  Audio aid           done clear
  B)
  Visual aid done clear
  C)
  Audio-visual aid  done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Which of the following is related with teaching skill? [UPTET-2011-I]
  A)
  Blackboard writing          done clear
  B)
  Solving questions done clear
  C)
  Asking questions done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer10)
  In order to nurture creativity, a teacher should take help of which of the following methods? [RTET-2011-II]
  A)
  Brainstorming     done clear
  B)
  Lecture method done clear
  C)
  Audio-visual aids done clear
  D)
  All of these. done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Right to Education Act, 2009 specifies the minimum number of working hours per week for the teacher as  [RTET-2011-II]
  A)
  forty hours         done clear
  B)
  forty-five hours done clear
  C)
  fifty hours          done clear
  D)
  fifty-five hours done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Right to Education Act, 2009 states that a teacher shall perform which of the following duties?  [RTET-2011-II]
  A)
  Maintain regularity and punctuality in attending school done clear
  B)
  Conduct & complete the curriculum done clear
  C)
  Complete entire curriculum in a specified time done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer13)
  National Curriculum Framework, 2005 suggests some activities to promote peace education. Which one of the following is enlisted in the curriculum framework?        [RTET-2011-II]
  A)
  Organize programmes to promote an attitude of respect and responsibility towards women done clear
  B)
  Teach moral education done clear
  C)
  Teach peace education as a separate subject done clear
  D)
  Integrate peace education in the curriculum. done clear
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• question_answer14)
  National Curriculum Framework, 2005 talks of major shirts from [RTET-2011-II]
  A)
  Knowledge as given and fixed as it evolves and is created done clear
  B)
  educational focus to disciplinary focus done clear
  C)
  learner centric to teacher centric done clear
  D)
  none of these done clear
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• question_answer15)
  The success of integrated education depends on  [UPTET-2011-II]
  A)
  the support of community done clear
  B)
  excellence of textbooks done clear
  C)
  quality of teaching-learning material done clear
  D)
  attitudinal change in teachers done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The aim of education should be    [UPTET-2011-II]
  A)
  to develop vocational skills in the students done clear
  B)
  to develop social awareness in the students done clear
  C)
  to prepare the students for examination done clear
  D)
  to prepare the students for practical life done clear
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• question_answer17)
  An example of media that transports learners to remote places by means of visualized reports is:  [PTET-2011-II]
  A)
  educational television done clear
  B)
  educational broadcasts done clear
  C)
  overhead projector done clear
  D)
         telephone done clear
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• question_answer18)
  For introducing a topic in classroom, what activity should a teacher do first? [PTET-2011-II]
  A)
  explain the rationale done clear
  B)
  inform the objectives done clear
  C)
  tell topic orally done clear
  D)
  write topic on chalkboard done clear
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• question_answer19)
  What is your opinion in the reforms of present education system? This question induces  [TNTET-2011-II]
  A)
  Convergent thinking done clear
  B)
  Divergent thinking done clear
  C)
  Logical thinking done clear
  D)
  Negative thinking done clear
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• question_answer20)
  An educationist who had the Eidetic imagery is [TNTET-2011-II]
  A)
  Gandhiji done clear
  B)
  Aurobindo done clear
  C)
  Dr. Radhakrishnan          done clear
  D)
  Tagore done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which of the following is a feature of progressive education? [CTET-2012-I]
  A)
  Emphasis on scoring good marks in examinations done clear
  B)
  Frequent tests and examinations done clear
  C)
  Flexible time-table and seating arrangement done clear
  D)
  Instruction based solely on prescribed text-books     done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Frobel's most important contribution to education was his development of the:  [PTET-2014-I]
  A)
  Vocational School           done clear
  B)
  Kindergarten done clear
  C)
         Public School     done clear
  D)
  Latin School done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Which of the following is NOT the benefit of integrating student-centered learning into the curriculum? [PTET-2014-II]
  A)
  strengthens student motivation done clear
  B)
  promotes peer communication done clear
  C)
  builds student-teacher relationships done clear
  D)
  hinders discovery/active learning done clear
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• question_answer24)
  When delivering an effective lecture in classroom, a teacher: [PTET-2014-II]
  A)
  establishes an eye contact done clear
  B)
  employs meaningful gestures done clear
  C)
  stands stationary at lecture stand done clear
  D)
  varies pitch and tone done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Communication with students means: [PTET-2014-II]
  A)
  asking them to do a task done clear
  B)
  exchange of ideas done clear
  C)
  giving them directions done clear
  D)
  informing them of your idea done clear
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• question_answer26)
  The first stage in the learning of a skill is:  [PTET-2014-II]
  A)
  precision            done clear
  B)
  manipulation done clear
  C)
  coordination       done clear
  D)
  imitation done clear
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• question_answer27)
  For introducing a topic in classroom, what activity should a teacher do first? [PTET-2014-II]
  A)
  explain the rationale done clear
  B)
  inform the objectives done clear
  C)
  tell topic orally done clear
  D)
  write topic on chalkboard done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Self-study habit can be developed in children by:  [PTET-2014-II]
  A)
  citing examples of great people done clear
  B)
  giving lecture on self study done clear
  C)
  giving your own example done clear
  D)
  making new literature available done clear
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• question_answer29)
  In context of progressive education, which of the following statements is true according to John Dewey? [CTET-Feb.-2014-I]
  A)
  There should not be place for democracy in a classroom done clear
  B)
  Students should be able to solve social problems themselves done clear
  C)
  Curiosity does not belong to the inherent nature of students rather it is to be cultivated done clear
  D)
  Students should be observed and not heard in the classroom done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Multiple pedagogical techniques, assorted learning material, multiple assessment techniques and varying the complexity and nature of the content are associated with which of the following? [CTET-Feb.-2014-I]
  A)
  Universal design for learning done clear
  B)
  Remedial teaching done clear
  C)
  Differentiated instruction done clear
  D)
  Reciprocal teaching done clear
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• question_answer31)
  A teacher is trying to counsel a child who is not performing well after an accident. Which one of the following is most appropriate about counseling in schools?         [CTET-Feb.-2014-I]
  A)
  It is about the palliative measures for making people comfortable done clear
  B)
  It builds self-confidence of people by letting them explore their own thoughts done clear
  C)
  It is about giving the best possible advice to students about their future career options done clear
  D)
  It can be done only by the professional Experts done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Which of the following would encourage the least a student who wants to become a highly creative theater artist?  [CTET-Feb.-2014-I]
  A)
  Try to win the State level competition that will ensure you scholarship done clear
  B)
  Develop empathetic, amicable and supportive relationships with your peer theater artists done clear
  C)
  Devote your time to those theatrical skills that you find most enjoyable done clear
  D)
  Read about the performances of the world's best theater artists and try to learn done clear
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• question_answer33)
  In the context of progressive education, the term 'equal educational opportunity' implies that all students should           [CTET-Feb.-2014-II]
  A)
  receive equal education irrespective of their caste, creed, colour, region and religion done clear
  B)
  be allowed to provetheir capability after receiving an equal education done clear
  C)
  be provided an education by using the       same methods and materials without any distinction done clear
  D)
  be provided an education which is most appropriate to them and their future life at work done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Progressive education is associated with which of the following statements? [CTET-Sep.-2014-II]
  A)
  Teachers are the originators of information and authority. done clear
  B)
  Knowledge is generated through direct experience and collaboration. done clear
  C)
  Learning proceeds in a straight way with factual gathering and skill mastery. done clear
  D)
  Examination is norm-referenced and external. Every child is a unique and special individual. Consequently, we have to teach individual children and be respectful of and account for their individual uniqueness of age, gender, learning style and future life. done clear
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• question_answer35)
  By placing students in the least restricted school environment, the school  [CTET- Sep.-2014-II]
  A)
  equalises the educational opportunities for girls and disadvantaged groups done clear
  B)
  normalises the lives of children from deprived groups who were increasing the linkage of school with the parents and communities of these children done clear
  C)
  gets disadvantaged children's involvement in activities such as science fairs and quizzes done clear
  D)
  sensitises other children not to bully or to put disadvantaged children down done clear
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• question_answer36)
  A child's notebook shows errors in writing like reverse images, mirror imaging, etc. Such a child is showing signs of     [CTET-Feb.-2015-I]
  A)
  Learning disadvantage done clear
  B)
  Learning disability done clear
  C)
  Learning difficulty done clear
  D)
  Learning problem done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Which one of the following is not correct for the progressive model of socialization of children? [CTET- Feb.-2015-I]
  A)
  Active participation in the group work and learning social skills. done clear
  B)
  Children accept what they are offered by the school irrespective of their social backgrounds. done clear
  C)
  There should be a place for democracy in the classroom. done clear
  D)
  Socialization is an adoption of social norms. done clear
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• question_answer38)
  To enable students to make conceptual changes in their thinking, a teacher should [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]
  A)
  offer rewards for children who change their thinking. done clear
  B)
  discourage children from thinking on their own and ask them to just listen to her and follow that, done clear
  C)
  offer an explanation in a lecture mode. done clear
  D)
  make clear and convincing explanations and have discussions with the students. done clear
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• question_answer39)
  In the context of a primary school classroom, what does active engagement mean? [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]
  A)
  Memorising. Recall and Reciting done clear
  B)
  Imitating and copying the teacher done clear
  C)
  Enquiry, Questioning and Debate done clear
  D)
  Copying answers given by the teacher done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Most classrooms in India are multilingual and this needs to be seen as ....... by the teacher. [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]
  A)
  a bother done clear
  B)
  a problem done clear
  C)
  a resource          done clear
  D)
  an obstacle done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Child-centered pedagogy mea       [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]
  A)
  giving moral education to the children. done clear
  B)
  asking the children to follow and imitate the teacher, done clear
  C)
  giving primacy to children's voices and their active participation. done clear
  D)
  letting the children be totally free. done clear
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• question_answer42)
  A teacher can help the children to process a complex situation by [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]
  A)
  encouraging competition and offering a high reward to the child who completes the task first. done clear
  B)
  not offering any help at all so that children learn to help on their own. done clear
  C)
  giving a lecture on it. done clear
  D)
  breaking the task into smaller parts and writing down instructions. done clear
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  Which one of the following situations is illustrative of a child-centered classroom' [CTET-Feb.-2016-]
  A)
  A class in which the teacher dictate' and the students are asked to memories the notes. done clear
  B)
  A class in which the textbook is the only resource the teacher refers to. done clear
  C)
  A class in which the students are sitting in groups and the teacher takes turn to go to each group. done clear
  D)
  A class in which the behavior or students is governed by the reward- and punishments the teacher would give them. done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Progressive education entails that the classroom is [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]
  A)
  democratic and there is space given to children for understanding. done clear
  B)
  in full control of the teacher, who is dictatorial. done clear
  C)
  authoritarian, where the teacher dictates and the students follow meekly. done clear
  D)
  free for all with the teacher absent from it. done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Learner-centered approach means [CTET-Feb.-2016-II]
  A)
  methods where learners' own initiative and efforts are involved in learning. done clear
  B)
  use of methods in which teacher is me main actor. done clear
  C)
  that teachers draw conclusions for the learners. done clear
  D)
  traditional expository methods. done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Research suggests that in a diverse classroom, a teacher's expectations from her students …the learning. [CTBT-Sept.-2016-I]
  A)
  have a significant impact on done clear
  B)
  are the sole determinant of done clear
  C)
  should not be correlated with done clear
  D)
  do not have any effect on done clear
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• question_answer47)
  "Having a diverse classroom with children from varied social, economic and cultural backgrounds enriches the learning experiences of all students." This statement is ;  [CTET-Sept.-2016-I]
  A)
  incorrect, because it can confuse the children and they may feel lost done clear
  B)
  correct, because children learn many skills from their peers done clear
  C)
  correct, because it makes the classroom more hierarchical done clear
  D)
  incorrect, because it leads to unnecessary competition done clear
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• question_answer48)
  In a progressive classroom setup, the teacher facilitates learning by- providing an environment that:  [CTET-Sept.-2016-I]
  A)
  promotes discovery done clear
  B)
  is restrictive done clear
  C)
  discourages inclusion done clear
  D)
  encourages repetition done clear
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• question_answer49)
  'Child-centered' pedagogy means : [CTET-Sept.-2016-II]
  A)
  the teacher leading all the learning in the classroom done clear
  B)
  the teacher dictating the children what should be done done clear
  C)
  giving primacy to children's experiences and their voices done clear
  D)
  enabling the children to follow prescribed information done clear
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