Alternative Conceptions of Learning in Children CTET MCQ
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01 Learning in a classroom can be supported by
- supporting the individually and autonomy of the children by their teachers
- exposing them to a number and variety of tests so that they can be motivated to learn
- allowing the teachers to resort to the physical punishment to create a fear in the minds of children
- changing the time and duration of the period of the subject
Option 1 – supporting the individually and autonomy of the children by their teachers
02 ‘Visual’ is a
- learning aid
- watching style
- memory aid
- learning style
Option 4 – learning style
03 Learning can be made positive by adopting which of the following?
- creating a fear of failure in children
- pressurising students to study more
- constructive and meaningful association
- allowing children to carry on the way they want
Option 3 – constructive and meaningful association
04 A good environment of the classroom is required for better learning of children. Which one of the given condition doesn’t fulfil the purpose?
- accepting the child for his individuality
- students should comply with their teacher
- accepting and approving the effort of the children
- positivity of the teacher in the classroom
Option 2 – students should comply with their teacher
05 The process of knowledge construction by the teacher requires
- active participation of the learner
- formation of a group of students to allow interaction at micro level
- cramming of the useful concepts by the learner
- a regular interaction between teacher and students to form a healthy relation
Option 1 – active participation of the learner
06 Which of the given option tells us the essence of assesment in the process of learning?
- motivation
- a ground for punishment
- evaluation of students and teachers
- ranking of the school
Option 1 – motivation
07 Making learning meaningful is meticulous planning. WHich of the followings supports the idea?
- framing questions based on the subject matter
- organising either a debate or a group discussion in the class
- detailed presentation of the topic in the classroom
- all of the above
Option 4 – all of the above
08 Which of the following doesn’t support the way a child learn?
- children learn when he is prepared cognitively
- there can be multiple pathways by which a child learn
- it is just the classroom where the child was learn
- intrinsic motivation is required for a child to learn something
Option 3 – it is just the classroom where the child was learn
09 Out of the given statements which one is not false about learning?
- it is a process of give and take between the teacher and the student
- it is influenced by learner’s emotions
- it is a mutual exchange of experience between the teacher and the students
- a teacher doesn’t influence the learner in any way
Option 2 – it is influenced by learner’s emotions
10 Which of the following statements cannot be considered as a feature of the process of learning?
- educational institutions are the only place where learning takes place
- learning is a comprehensive process
- learning is goal-oriented
- unlearning is also a learning process
Option 1 – educational institutions are the only place where learning takes place
11 The ‘insight theory of learning’ is promoted by
- ‘gestalt’ theorists
- pavlov
- jean piaget
- vygotsky
Option 1 – ‘gestalt’ theorists
- ‘law of analogy’ of learning
- law of effect of learning
- law of attitude of learning process
- ‘law of readiness’ of learning
Option 2 – law of effect of learning
13 A PT teachers want her students improve fielding in the game of cricket. Which one of the following strategies will best help his student to achieve that goal?
- give student a lot of practice in fielding
- tell students how important it is for them to learn to field
- explain the logic behind good fielding and rate of success
- demonstrate fielding while student observe
Option 2 – tell students how important it is for them to learn to field
14 A teacher never give answers to questions herself. She encourages her students to suggest answers, have group discussions and adopt collaborative learning. This approach is based on the principle of
- active participation
- proper organisation of instructional material
- setting a good example and being a role-model
- readiness to learn
Option 1 – active participation
15 ‘Readiness for learning’
- thorndike’s law of readiness
- general ability level of students
- present cognitive level of students in the learning continum
- satisfying nature of the act of learning
Option 3 – present cognitive level of students in the learning continum
16 Which one of the following is a factor that affects learning positively?
- fear of failure
- competition with peers
- meaningful association
- pressure from parents
Option 3 – meaningful association
17 Learning experiences should be planned in a manner, so as to make learning meaningful. Which of the given learning experience does not facilitate meaningful learning for the children?
- repetition based on mere recall of content
- formulating questions on content
- discussion and debate on the topic
- presentation on the topic
Option 1 – repetition based on mere recall of content
18 Learning
- is not affected by a learner’s emotions
- has very little connection with emotions
- is independent of a learner’s emotions
- is influenced by a learner’s emotions
Option 4 – is influenced by a learner’s emotions
19 Which of the given statements is not correct about the process of learning?
- it is a continuous and comprehensive process
- learning is target-oriented process
- learning is not just self-centred
- schools are the only place to learn
Option 4 – schools are the only place to learn
20 ” Gestalt theorists ” are associated with
- social behaviour
- hit and trial methods
- insight theory
- none of the above
Option 3 – insight theory
21 Which of the following roles should parents not play when it comes to learning process of their child?
- proactive
- positive
- neutral
- supportive
Option 2 – positive
22 ” Active participation ” has the elements except
- reading books to find answers
- encouraging to find answers
- group discussions
- collaborative learning
Option 1 – reading books to find answers
- good environment of the classroom
- infrastructure of the school
- students being passive receiver
- teacher’s grasp over the subject-matter
Option 4 – teacher’s grasp over the subject-matter
24 The requirement of mechanical drill is indicative of the following except
- error of learners
- the need of remedial teaching
- a gap in learning periods
- attention to be paid on the students in the process of learning
Option 3 – a gap in learning periods
25 A shift from teaching to learning can be carried out by employing
- entertainment at the institution
- child-centred pedagogy
- emphasis on the term-end results
- all of the above
Option 2 – child-centred pedagogy
26 Making learning activity useful and let the learner develop his own ability is called reinforcement. Assuming this definition to be true, which one would you suggest?
- partial reinforcement as it is more effective for a learner
- continuous reinforcement as it lets the learner learn quickly
- a blend of reinforcement as and when needed by the learner on selective basis
- reinforcement is not recommended for it creates dependency
Option 1 – partial reinforcement as it is more effective for a learner
27 Which amongst the following supports the idea of assessment for learning? ( Alternative Conceptions of Learning in Children CTET MCQ )
- rectification of the errors of students
- to see and evaluate the learning styles of the students
- to see the strength of the students
- all of the above
Option 4 – all of the above
28 Which one defines present cognitive level of students in the learning continum in the best way? ( Alternative Conceptions of Learning in Children CTET MCQ )
- willingness to learn
- learning habit
- readiness for learning
- suitability for learning
Option 3 – readiness for learning
29 As the head of the institution how would you create an environment that is suitable for thinking and learning in children?
- by allocating tasks on an individual basis
- by allowing students what to and how to learn
- by extending the periods so that students get more time to learn
- by creating an environment replete with fun and enjoyment
Option 2 – by allowing students what to and how to learn
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