KERALA TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (K-TET & SET) Flashcards
Teaching Aptitude-C (50 cards)
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
