KERALA TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (K-TET & SET) Flashcards

Teaching Aptitude-C

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1
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Which teaching method emphasizes students working together to achieve shared goals?

A. Cooperative Learning
B. Lecture Method
C. Individual Learning
D. Rote Learning

A

Cooperative Learning

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Learner-centered teaching strategies primarily focus on:

A. Teacher-led instruction
B. Student participation and engagement
C. Strict discipline
D. Completing the syllabus quickly

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Student participation and engagement

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Which of the following is an example of a learner-centered teaching strategy?

A. Traditional lecture
B. Rote memorization
C. Group discussion
D. Dictation

A

Group discussion

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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

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Develop problem-solving and research skills

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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

A

Group discussion

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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

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Students working in groups to complete tasks collectively

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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

A

Facilitator and guide

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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

A

Enhance traditional teaching methods

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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

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Passive learning

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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

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Develop students’ argumentative and critical thinking skills

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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

A

They are integrated into lessons to enhance understanding

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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

A

Adapting teaching methods based on classroom dynamics and needs

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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

A

Positive interdependence among group members

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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

A

Act as a facilitator and guide

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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

A

Portfolio

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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

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Both formative and summative assessments

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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

A

Students actively participating in the learning process

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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

A

Promoting student engagement and critical thinking

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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

A

Project-based learning

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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

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Facilitate group work and ensure positive interaction

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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

A

Supplement and enhance the teaching and learning process

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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

A

Encourage active participation and exchange of ideas

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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

A

Developing students’ public speaking and critical thinking skills

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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

A

Portfolio assessment

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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

A

Activity-based learning

26
Q

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

A

Enhance understanding and retention through visual and auditory stimuli

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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

A

Cooperative learning

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Q

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

A

Adapting teaching strategies based on immediate classroom needs

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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

A

Focuses on evaluating student learning continuously

30
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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

A

Provide a holistic assessment of a student’s development

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Q

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

A

Completion of real-world projects that develop various skills

32
Q

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

A

Seminar

33
Q

Debates in the classroom help students develop:

A. Memorization skills
B. Critical thinking and public speaking skills
C. Passive listening
D. Individual work habits

A

Critical thinking and public speaking skills

34
Q

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

A

Enhance learning through multimedia resources

35
Q

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

A

Positive interdependence among group members

36
Q

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

A

The lesson plan is not working effectively

37
Q

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

A

Collect and evaluate students’ work over time

38
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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

A

Overall development, including cognitive, emotional, and social aspects

39
Q

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

A

Facilitate and guide students’ learning experiences

40
Q

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

A

Promote active participation and discussion

41
Q

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

A

Encourage critical thinking and argumentation

42
Q

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

A

Enhance and support traditional teaching strategies

43
Q

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

A

Ongoing quizzes and observations

44
Q

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

A

Evaluate a student’s progress over time

45
Q

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

A

Provide ongoing assessment of both academic and non-academic aspects

46
Q

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

A

Collaborate and contribute to group success

47
Q

Which teaching method encourages students to apply knowledge to real-life situations?

A. Lecture
B. Project-based learning
C. Rote memorization
D. Silent reading

A

Project-based learning

48
Q

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

A

Actively participate in discussions and presentations

49
Q

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

A

Enhances understanding through visual and auditory stimuli

50
Q

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

A

Adapting to the immediate needs and dynamics of the classroom