UGC NET JULY (PAPER - I) 2018

Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching? Indicate your answer by selecting from the code. 1) Teaching and learning are integrally related. 2) There is no difference between teaching and training. 3) Concern of all teaching is to ensure some kind of transformation in students. 4) All good teaching is formal in nature. 5) A teacher is a senior person. 6) Teaching is a social act whereas learning is a personal act. Code:

Which of the following learner characteristics is highly related to effectiveness of teaching?

In the two sets given below Set – I indicates methods of teaching while Set – II provides the basic requirements for success/ effectiveness. Match the two sets and indicate your answer by choosing from the code: Set – I (Method of teaching) 1) Lecturing 2) Discussion in groups 3) Brainstorming 4) Programmed Instructional Set – II (Basic requirements for success/ effectiveness) i. Small step presentation with feedback provided ii. Production of large number of ideas iii. Content delivery in a lucid language iv. Use of teaching- aids v. Theme based interaction among participants Code: A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4

From the list of evaluation procedures given below identify those which will be called ‘formative evaluation’. Indicate your answer by choosing from the code: 1) A teacher awards grades to students after having transacted the course work. 2) During interaction with students in the classroom, the teacher provides corrective feedback. 3) The teacher gives marks to students on a unit test. 4) The teacher clarifies the doubts of students in the class itself. 5) The overall performance of a students is reported to parents at every three months interval. 6) The learner’s motivation is raised by the teacher through a question-answer session. Code:

Assertion (A): All teaching should aim at ensuring learning. Reason (R): All learning results from teaching. Choose the correct answer from the following code:

There are two sets given below. Set –I specifies the types of research, while Set-II indicates their characteristics. Match the two and give your answer by selecting the appropriate code. Set – I (Research types) A) Fundamental research B) Applied research C) Action research D) Evaluative research Set – II (Characteristics) i. Find out the extent of perceived impact of an intervention ii. Developing an effective explanation through theory building iii. Improving an existing situation through use of interventions iv. Exploring the possibility of a theory for use in various situations v. Enriching technological resources