KERALA TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (K-TET & SET) Flashcards
Teaching Aptitude-C
Which teaching method emphasizes students working together to achieve shared goals?
A. Cooperative Learning
B. Lecture Method
C. Individual Learning
D. Rote Learning
Cooperative Learning
Learner-centered teaching strategies primarily focus on:
A. Teacher-led instruction
B. Student participation and engagement
C. Strict discipline
D. Completing the syllabus quickly
Student participation and engagement
Which of the following is an example of a learner-centered teaching strategy?
A. Traditional lecture
B. Rote memorization
C. Group discussion
D. Dictation
Group discussion
The primary objective of project-based learning is to:
A. Encourage passive listening
B. Develop problem-solving and research skills
C. Focus on theoretical knowledge only
D. Memorize content for exams
Develop problem-solving and research skills
Which teaching method is most effective for fostering critical thinking and debate among students?
A. Group discussion
B. Lecture
C. Rote learning
D. Silent reading
Group discussion
Cooperative learning typically involves:
A. Competitive individual tasks
B. Students working in groups to complete tasks collectively
C. Teachers providing all the answers
D. Students working independently without interaction
Students working in groups to complete tasks collectively
Which of the following best describes the role of the teacher in a learner-centered classroom?
A. Knowledge provider
B. Passive observer
C. Facilitator and guide
D. Sole decision-maker
Facilitator and guide
Effective use of ICT in the classroom can:
A. Enhance traditional teaching methods
B. Replace the need for any teacher interaction
C. Reduce student engagement
D. Be limited to basic tasks only
Enhance traditional teaching methods
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a seminar?
A. Passive learning
B. Interactive discussion
C. Presentation of research
D. Collaborative exchange of ideas
Passive learning
Debates in the classroom are primarily used to:
A. Memorize content
B. Develop students’ argumentative and critical thinking skills
C. Provide rote learning experiences
D. Enforce a single perspective
Develop students’ argumentative and critical thinking skills
The use of AV aids in teaching is most effective when:
A. They are integrated into lessons to enhance understanding
B. They are used sparingly without clear purpose
C. They replace all verbal instruction
D. They are used without any follow-up discussion
They are integrated into lessons to enhance understanding
Improvisation in teaching refers to:
A. Rigidly following a lesson plan
B. Adapting teaching methods based on classroom dynamics and needs
C. Ignoring the curriculum
D. Relying on pre-set teaching materials only
Adapting teaching methods based on classroom dynamics and needs
Which of the following is a key component of cooperative learning?
A. Individual competition
B. Teacher-centered instruction
C. Positive interdependence among group members
D. Memorization of facts
Positive interdependence among group members
In project-based learning, the teacher’s role is primarily to:
A. Provide direct instruction
B. Act as a facilitator and guide
C. Give students the answers
D. Focus on theoretical lectures
Act as a facilitator and guide
Which evaluation tool involves the collection of a student’s work over time to show progress and achievement?
A. Standardized test
B. Cumulative record
C. Portfolio
D. Quiz
Portfolio
The concept of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) includes:
A. Only annual exams
B. Both formative and summative assessments
C. Assessments based solely on tests
D. Focus on final exam scores
Both formative and summative assessments
A key feature of learner-centered teaching is:
A. The teacher delivering content without student input
B. Students actively participating in the learning process
C. Focus on standardized testing
D. Strict teacher control over all classroom activities
Students actively participating in the learning process
Group discussion as a teaching method is particularly effective in:
A. Promoting student engagement and critical thinking
B. Memorization of facts
C. Passive learning
D. Individual assessment
Promoting student engagement and critical thinking
Which teaching strategy emphasizes real-world application of knowledge through hands-on activities?
A. Lecture method
B. Rote learning
C. Project-based learning
D. Silent reading
Project-based learning
In cooperative learning, the role of the teacher is to:
A. Control all group activities
B. Facilitate group work and ensure positive interaction
C. Provide answers to students
D. Assess students individually without group input
Facilitate group work and ensure positive interaction
ICT tools in education are used to:
A. Replace traditional teaching methods entirely
B. Supplement and enhance the teaching and learning process
C. Limit student interaction
D. Enforce rote memorization
Supplement and enhance the teaching and learning process
Seminars in an educational setting are designed to:
A. Deliver information passively
B. Encourage active participation and exchange of ideas
C. Focus on individual learning
D. Avoid student involvement
Encourage active participation and exchange of ideas
Debates are particularly useful in the classroom for:
A. Enhancing rote memorization
B. Developing students’ public speaking and critical thinking skills
C. Reducing student interaction
D. Reinforcing only one viewpoint
Developing students’ public speaking and critical thinking skills
Which of the following is an example of a non-projective evaluation technique?
A. Personality test
B. Portfolio assessment
C. Rorschach inkblot test
D. Thematic Apperception Test
Portfolio assessment
Which approach focuses on the development of practical skills and knowledge through real-world tasks?
A. Lecture method
B. Rote learning
C. Activity-based learning
D. Silent reading
Activity-based learning
The primary aim of using audiovisual (AV) aids in teaching is to:
A. Replace verbal instruction
B. Enhance understanding and retention through visual and auditory stimuli
C. Distract students
D. Reduce the need for teacher involvement
Enhance understanding and retention through visual and auditory stimuli
Which method is most effective in fostering collaborative learning and teamwork among students?
A. Independent study
B. Cooperative learning
C. Traditional lecture
D. Individual assignments
Cooperative learning
Improvisation in the classroom is best described as:
A. Strictly adhering to a lesson plan
B. Adapting teaching strategies based on immediate classroom needs
C. Ignoring student input
D. Sticking to predetermined teaching methods
Adapting teaching strategies based on immediate classroom needs
Which of the following is a characteristic of formative assessment?
A. Occurs at the end of a term
B. Focuses on evaluating student learning continuously
C. Includes only standardized tests
D. Does not provide feedback to students
Focuses on evaluating student learning continuously
The main purpose of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is to:
A. Focus on final exams only
B. Provide a holistic assessment of a student’s development
C. Emphasize rote memorization
D. Limit assessments to academic performance
Provide a holistic assessment of a student’s development
In project-based learning, the emphasis is on:
A. Memorization of facts
B. Completion of real-world projects that develop various skills
C. Teacher-led instruction
D. Following a strict syllabus
Completion of real-world projects that develop various skills
Which teaching strategy encourages students to explore topics in depth and present their findings?
A. Group discussion
B. Lecture method
C. Seminar
D. Silent reading
Seminar
Debates in the classroom help students develop:
A. Memorization skills
B. Critical thinking and public speaking skills
C. Passive listening
D. Individual work habits
Critical thinking and public speaking skills
ICT tools in education can be best used to:
A. Replace teacher interaction
B. Enhance learning through multimedia resources
C. Discourage group activities
D. Simplify rote memorization
Enhance learning through multimedia resources
Which of the following is a key aspect of cooperative learning?
A. Independent work
B. Positive interdependence among group members
C. Teacher-centered instruction
D. Memorization of content
Positive interdependence among group members
Improvisation in teaching is most needed when:
A. The lesson plan is not working effectively
B. Students need to memorize facts
C. The teacher is following a strict curriculum
D. No student feedback is given
The lesson plan is not working effectively
Portfolio assessment is a tool used to:
A. Assess students’ understanding through standardized tests
B. Collect and evaluate students’ work over time
C. Measure only final exam performance
D. Avoid continuous evaluation
Collect and evaluate students’ work over time
The concept of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) focuses on:
A. Academic performance only
B. Overall development, including cognitive, emotional, and social aspects
C. Final exams
D. A single assessment method
Overall development, including cognitive, emotional, and social aspects
In a learner-centered classroom, the teacher’s role is primarily to:
A. Direct all activities
B. Facilitate and guide students’ learning experiences
C. Focus on rote learning
D. Avoid student interaction
Facilitate and guide students’ learning experiences
Seminars are most effective when they:
A. Encourage passive listening
B. Promote active participation and discussion
C. Focus solely on theoretical content
D. Avoid student involvement
Promote active participation and discussion
Debates in education are designed to:
A. Promote memorization
B. Encourage critical thinking and argumentation
C. Reduce student interaction
D. Focus on one correct answer
Encourage critical thinking and argumentation
ICT tools in teaching should be used to:
A. Replace the need for traditional teaching methods
B. Enhance and support traditional teaching strategies
C. Discourage group work
D. Focus on rote memorization
Enhance and support traditional teaching strategies
Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?
A. Final exam
B. Ongoing quizzes and observations
C. Standardized test
D. End-of-term report
Ongoing quizzes and observations
Portfolio assessment allows teachers to:
A. Focus solely on final exams
B. Evaluate a student’s progress over time
C. Limit assessment to academic performance
D. Avoid continuous evaluation
Evaluate a student’s progress over time
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) aims to:
A. Focus on final exam results only
B. Provide ongoing assessment of both academic and non-academic aspects
C. Limit assessment to cognitive skills
D. Avoid student feedback
Provide ongoing assessment of both academic and non-academic aspects
In cooperative learning, students are expected to:
A. Work independently without interaction
B. Collaborate and contribute to group success
C. Compete against each other
D. Focus on individual performance only
Collaborate and contribute to group success
Which teaching method encourages students to apply knowledge to real-life situations?
A. Lecture
B. Project-based learning
C. Rote memorization
D. Silent reading
Project-based learning
In a seminar, students are encouraged to:
A. Passively listen to the teacher
B. Actively participate in discussions and presentations
C. Focus solely on note-taking
D. Avoid asking questions
Actively participate in discussions and presentations
The use of AV aids in teaching is effective because it:
A. Replaces the need for teacher interaction
B. Enhances understanding through visual and auditory stimuli
C. Focuses only on memorization
D. Limits student participation
Enhances understanding through visual and auditory stimuli
Improvisation in teaching is essential for:
A. Adapting to the immediate needs and dynamics of the classroom
B. Strictly following a lesson plan
C. Avoiding student input
D. Limiting creativity in teaching
Adapting to the immediate needs and dynamics of the classroom
