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Hello everyone, we hope you have started your UGC-NET/JRF exams already. Right? If not, start it right away! You do not have much time in your hands. So, cover all topics of both the papers. Don’t forget to check UGC NET Teaching Aptitude Previous Years Papers and practice them along with mock-tests. You can also attempt topic-wise PYQs and sample test papers provided by coaching institutes like Sahitya Classes. If you need structured guidance and UGC NET Paper 1 Study Material, you may consider joining UGC NET Paper 1 online coaching. However, in this blog, we are going to cover some important questions related to teaching aptitude with detailed answers. Are you ready? Let’s go!

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Important Questions on Teaching Aptitude

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective teacher?
2. A) Strong subject knowledge
   B) Good communication skills
   C) Rigid and authoritarian approach
   D) Ability to adapt teaching methods

Answer: C) Rigid and authoritarian approach

Explanation:
An effective teacher is flexible, open to new teaching methods, and adapts to students’ needs. A rigid and authoritarian approach discourages creativity, critical thinking, and engagement, making it ineffective.

2. Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?
3. A) Final semester examination
   B) Mid-term project review
   C) Annual board exam
   D) Competitive entrance test

Answer: B) Mid-term project review

Explanation:
Formative assessments are used during the learning process to provide feedback and improve learning (e.g., quizzes, class discussions, and project reviews). Summative assessments, like final exams, occur at the end of instruction to evaluate learning outcomes.

3. In Andragogy (Adult Learning), which of the following is NOT a principle?
4. A) Self-directed learning
   B) Experience-based learning
   C) Learning for immediate application
   D) Rote memorization

Answer: D) Rote memorization

Explanation:
Andragogy, the study of adult learning, focuses on self-direction, prior experiences, and practical application. Unlike pedagogy (children’s learning), it discourages rote memorization and passive learning.

4. The highest level of learning in Bloom’s Taxonomy is:
5. A) Understanding
   B) Applying
   C) Creating
   D) Evaluating

Answer: C) Creating

Explanation:
Bloom’s Taxonomy classifies learning objectives into six levels: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating. The highest level, Creating, involves generating new ideas, designing projects, or producing original work based on knowledge and analysis.

5. Which teaching method is most suitable for developing higher-order thinking skills?
6. A) Lecture method
   B) Rote memorization
   C) Problem-solving and case studies
   D) Dictation of notes

Answer: C) Problem-solving and case studies

Explanation:
Higher-order thinking (analysis, evaluation, and creativity) develops best through problem-solving, case studies, and critical discussions, rather than passive learning methods like lectures and memorization.

6. Students watch and listen to the videos of a lecture before coming to the class. This is an example of:
7. Lecture Method
8. Flipped Classroom
9. Programmed learning
10. Project Method
    Answer: B) Flipped Classroom

Explanation:

The flipped classroom is an instructional approach that involves flipping the traditional order of learning activities. This teaching method encourages students to first engage with learning material independently and then come to the classroom for discussion and engage in problem-solving activities. This allows for personalized learning experiences as students can engage with the material at their own pace and revisit difficult concepts.

7. The open-source platform ‘Course Builder’ on which NPTEL courses are hosted, was created by _________.
8. Microsoft
9. Google
10. Oracle
11. Wipro

Answer: B) Google

Explanation:
Course Builder is an open-source online education platform developed by Google. It is used to create and manage massive open online courses (MOOCs). The NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) platform utilizes Course Builder for hosting its courses, providing structured and interactive learning experiences.

8. A child who feels it difficult to do a task alone, is able to do it better with the help of more skilled peers and adults. It is termed as:
9. Accommodation
10. Zone of proximal development
11. Assimilation
12. Equilibrium
    Answer: B) Zone of proximal development

Explanation:
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is a concept introduced by Lev Vygotsky. It refers to the gap between what a child can do independently and what they can do with the guidance of a more skilled peer or adult. Learning occurs effectively within this zone when proper scaffolding (support) is provided.

Other Terms:

• Accommodation (Piaget) – Modifying existing knowledge to fit new information.
• Assimilation (Piaget) – Incorporating new experiences into existing knowledge.
• Equilibrium (Piaget) – A state of cognitive balance when new knowledge fits well into existing schemas.

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9. The focus areas of the New Education Policy are:

(A) Establishment of community colleges

(B) Setting up of skill missions in rural India

(C) Institutional re-structuring in the educational sector

(D) Imparting of holistic education

(E) Transforming the regulatory system of higher education

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C) only

(B), (C), (D) only

(A), (D), (E) only

(C), (D), (E) only

Answer: (C), (D), (E) only

Explanation:
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 focuses on several key reforms in the education system of India. The main areas of focus include:

• (C) Institutional restructuring in the educational sector – NEP 2020 proposes a new multi-disciplinary structure for higher education institutions, merging colleges into larger universities.
• (D) Imparting holistic education – The policy emphasizes multidisciplinary learning, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and flexibility in subject choices.
• (E) Transforming the regulatory system of higher education – NEP 2020 proposes a single higher education regulator, the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), to streamline governance and eliminate rigid bureaucratic controls.

Incorrect options:

• (A) Establishment of community colleges – NEP focuses more on multidisciplinary universities rather than community colleges.
• (B) Setting up of skill missions in rural India – While vocational education is promoted, the Skill India Mission is separate from NEP 2020.

Thus, the correct answer is (C), (D), (E) only.

10. The sequence of stages of active listening is :

(A) Understanding

(B) Remembering

(C) Responding

(D) Receiving

(E) Evaluating

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (E), (D)

(C), (A), (D), (B), (E)

(D), (A), (E), (B), (C)

(B), (C), (E), (D), (A)

Answer: (D), (A), (E), (B), (C)

Explanation:
The stages of active listening follow a structured process that ensures effective comprehension and response. The correct sequence is:

Receiving (D): The listener hears the message and focuses on the speaker.
Understanding (A): The listener interprets and makes sense of the information.
Evaluating (E): The listener analyzes and assesses the message for accuracy, relevance, and bias.
Remembering (B): The listener stores important details in memory.
Responding (C): The listener gives feedback through verbal or non-verbal cues to confirm understanding.

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