Teaching and Research - Aptitude MCQ Questions and Solutions with Explanations

1

When you make a mistake while teaching in the class and your students point it out angrily then what you does will?

A) You will break all limits of anger B) You will feel sorry for committing the blunder C) You will scold him/her and resist them D) You will leave the class for few days

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

You will feel sorry for committing the blunder.

2

The project method of teaching is best associated with the philosophy of

A) John Dewey B) Max Rafferty C) Robert Hatchins D) B.F. Skinner

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The project method of teaching is best associated with the philosophy of John Dewey.

3

In our present society where values are deteriorating, the excellent education will be which

A) Enables one to earn in an easy manner B) Exaggerates the competition in the society C) Works for establishment of human and cultural value D) Decelerates the social change in society

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Excellent education will be which works for establishment of human and cultural value.

4

Emotional development is as much affected by maturation and learning as sensory processes, muscular growth and intellectual functions. Parlous experiment showed emotional responses could be learned through

A) Conditioning B) Imitation C) Knowledge and skills D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Emotional development is as much affected by maturation and learning as sensory processes, muscular growth and intellectual functions. Parlous experiment showed emotional responses could be learned through conditioning.

5

Before starting instruction a teacher should

A) Know the existing knowledge of his students and their background knowledge B) Be aware of the environmental variables acting on the mind of the pupil C) Be competent enough to arouse the curiosity of pupil D) All of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

All of the above

6

Professors need to study educational philosophy mainly because

A) Most professors know nothing about educational philosophy B) Most professors follow a wrong philosophy C) They may improve their work by classifying their philosophy D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Professors need to study educational philosophy mainly because they may improve their work by classifying their philosophy.

7

On which of the following statements there is consensus among educators?

A) Disciplinary cases should be sent to the principal only when other means have failed B) Disciplinary cases should never be sent to principal?s office C) Disciplinary cases should be totally neglected in the class D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Disciplinary cases should be sent to the principal only when other means have failed.

8

A competent teacher must have a sound knowledge about:

A) Practice, concept, theory and research B) Theory, research, practice and concepts C) Concept, theory, practice and research D) Research, practice, concept and theory

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

A competent teacher must have a sound knowledge about: concept, theory, practice and research.

9

Below are given some probable characteristics of an ineffective teacher, which of the following is most likely to be characterised the ineffective teacher?

A) Emphasis upon standards B) Emphasis upon pupil discussion in the clarification of group's goals C) Emphasis upon the control of immediate situation D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Emphasis upon the control of immediate situation.

10

Maximum participation of students is possible in teaching through

A) Lecture method B) Discussion method C) Textbook method D) Audi-visual aids

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Maximum participation of students is possible in teaching through discussion method.