Assessment

Technology has changed the education and work landscape in all the following ways EXCEPT: 

• a.

  Traditional process of knowledge transfer is becoming obsolete

• b.

  Examinations are becoming increasingly important

• c.

  Employers are increasingly hiring you for what you do with the knowledge rather than what you know

• d.

  Information and knowledge are readily available

Actualisation of potential should help us do all the following EXCEPT:

• a.

  Making high-quality decisions and becoming good human beings

• b.

  Standardising our potential and prioritising our needs

• c.

  Taking an approach of wholistic development and making high-quality decisions

• d.

  Living in coherence with nature and making life worth living

Which statement best describes the importance of Skills, Processes and Watermarks in the learning process?

• a.

  Skills, Processes and Watermarks helps us improve our examination skills and interview skills

• b.

  Skills, Processes and Watermarks help us resolve conflicts and build relations

• c.

  Skills, Processes and Watermarks are the tools that help us in the journey of ‘learning how to learn’

• d.

  Skills, Processes and Watermarks helps us understand the content and subject matter

During a group discussion in the school staff room, Ms. Khan, a teacher, notices that some colleagues are expressing disagreement with the proposed changes in the curriculum. How can Ms. Khan use her listening skills to facilitate a constructive discussion?

• a.

  Not acknowledging the differing opinions and exploring the reasons behind colleagues' concerns.

• b.

  Making sure that her opinions are heard, and then addressing colleagues' concerns.

• c.

  Dismissing all opinions that don't align with her own views without considering the underlying reasons.

• d.

  Encouraging open communication, actively listening to colleagues' concerns, and finding common ground.

Your student asks you how listening as a skill is different from listening as a process. What explanation would you give?

• a.

  Listening as a skill involves passive reception of information, while listening as a process is an active engagement in understanding spoken language.

• b.

  Listening as a skill refers to the ability to comprehend and understand spoken language, while listening as a process refers to the series of steps that a listener goes through to understand spoken language.

• c.

  Listening as a skill is only relevant in personal relationships, while listening as a process is essential in educational settings.

• d.

  Listening as a skill is solely about hearing words, while listening as a process involves interpreting non-verbal cues.

Which of the following are examples of processes?

• a.

  Reading, adaptability and time management

• b.

  Rigour, discipline and compassion

• c.

  Communication, reading and compassion

• d.

  Research, experimentation and reflection

If you want to improve the process of collaboration in your classroom, which of the following strategies would you NOT use?

• a.

  Class discussions

• b.

  Structured group roles

• c.

  Group activities and projects

• d.

  Competitive grading schemes

Mary Kom, an Indian Olympic boxer and multiple-time world champion, has displayed strength of character through her perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. Despite coming from a humble background and facing numerous challenges, she has risen to become one of the most successful boxers in the world.
Identify the watermarks that Mary Kom embodies. Tick the correct answer.

(You can choose multiple options)

• a.

  Determination

• b.

  Perseverance

• c.

  Resilience

• d.

  Passion

Using role play as a strategy to teach the students about watermarks, what can be the correct order of actions a teacher could take?
A. Assign Roles
B. Read about the subject and identify watermarks
C. Role-Play
D. Discussion and Reflection
E. Create Scenarios

• a.

  B, A, C, E, D

• b.

  C, A, E, B, D

• c.

  D, E, A, B, C

• d.

  B, E, A, C, D

Which of the following are effective ways of keeping track of one’s progress in cultivating a watermark? (select all that apply)

• a.

  Taking exams

• b.

  Taking feedback

• c.

  Self reflection

• d.

  Roleplay