Q. Which of the following set of statements best represents the nature and objective of teaching and learning?

(a) Teaching is like selling and learning is like buying.
(b) Teaching is a social act while learning is a personal act.
(c) Teaching implies learning whereas learning does not imply teaching.
(d) Teaching is a kind of delivery of knowledge while learning is like receiving it.
(e) Teaching is an interaction and is triadic in nature whereas learning is an active engagement in a subject domain.

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Q. The interaction between a teacher and students creates a zone of proximal:

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Q. In a classroom, the probability of message reception can be enhanced by:

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Q. The spatial audio reproduction in a classroom can reduce the students:

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Q. The purpose of value education is best served by focusing on

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Q. Effectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of

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Q. In which teaching method learner’s participation is made optimal and proactive?

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Q. One of the most powerful factors affecting teaching effectiveness is related to the

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Q. Assertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning.
Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable.

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Q. Which of the following set of statements represents acceptable propositions in respect of teaching-learning relationships? Choose the correct code to indicate your answer.

(i) When students fail in a test, it is the teacher who fails.
(ii) Every teaching must aim at ensuring learning.
(iii) There can be teaching without learning taking place.
(iv) There can be no learning without teaching.
(v) A teacher teaches but learns also.
(vi) Real learning implies rote learning.

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Q. Assertion (A): Learning is a life long process.
Reason(R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes.

Choose the correct answer from the following code:

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Q. The typical feature of an information-rich classroom lecture is in the nature of being

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Q. Internal and external factors that affect message reception by the students in the classroom are referred to as

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Q. A teacher in a classroom has immediate control over

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Q. What do communicated words carry in a classroom situation ?

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

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Q. Figure out the components of non-verbal communication in a classroom from the following :

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Q. Which of the following set of statements reflects the basic characteristics of teaching ?
Select the correct alternative from the codes :

(i) Teaching is the same as training.
(ii) There is no difference between instruction and conditioning when we teach.
(iii) Teaching is related to learning.
(iv) Teaching is a ‘task’ word while learning is an ‘achievement’ word.
(v) Teaching means giving information.
(vi) One may teach without learning taking place.

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Q. Which of the following factors affect teaching ?
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(i) Teacher’s internal locus of control.
(ii) Learner-motivation.
(iii) Teacher’s biographical data.
(iv) Teacher’s self efficacy.
(v) Learner’s interest in co-curricular activities.
(vi) Teacher’s skill in managing and monitoring.
(vii) Teacher’s knowledge of the subject including general knowledge.

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Q. Which combination of methods of teaching is likely to optimise learning ?

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