Teaching Strategies and Student Support

If a teacher is unable to answer a question raised by a student, what is the most appropriate action?

• He should avoid responding.

• He should give an interim answer to avoid embarrassment.

• He should admit in the class that he will try to find the solution and give the answer in the next class.

• He should pose the question to the class and ask them to come prepared in the next class.

What is a basic requirement for teaching efficiency?

• Mastery on teaching skills.

• Mastery over use of different techniques of teaching.

• Mastery over appropriate use of media and technology in teaching.

• All of the above.

Teacher's knowledge on student's needs and interests is primarily covered by which subject?

• Philosophy of education.

• Psychology of education.

• Sociology of education.

• Politics of education.

A student in class VIII is experiencing severe episodes of depression within the past year, as the student approaches the transition in puberty. What would be most important for the student?

• To consider changing the school.

• To develop friendships with peers who have similar problems.

• To rely only on family members for help.

• To learn to access counselling services as needed.

What is the primary purpose of a new education policy?

• To prepare a new curriculum.

• To improve the quality of the education system.

• To introduce yoga in schools.

• To delink the degree with education.

Which characteristic best describes an ideal teacher?

• One who provides information related to the subject.

• One who is friendly with students.

• One who inspires students to explore their potentials.

• One who is very strict with the rules.

How can a good teacher bring positivity among students?

• By promoting competition between them.

• By involving all the students in class work / interaction.

• By delegating work to above average students.

• By delegating work to below average students.

During lunch break, while playing, children enact like teachers and students. This form of learning is known as:

• Classical conditioning.

• Cognitive learning.

• Verbal learning.

• Social learning.

To develop self-confidence among students, what should a teacher do?

• Encourage English speaking.

• Encourage punctuality in the classroom.

• Encourage students to dress well.

• Encourage students to explore their unique potentials.