MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS On Child Development & Pedagogy
1.A child is genetically different from another child. Which one of the following is not correct about the given statement?
A. Physical characteristics are biologically determined by genetic inheritance.B. Individual differences are due to person unique genetic code.
C. Genetically inherited capacity of intelligence is different for each other.
D. Behavioral differences are the result of experiences and learning
2.Continuous and comprehensive evaluation was a process of assessment, mandated by the:
A. Right to Education Act of India, 2009B. Rehabilitation Council of India, 1992
C. Disability act, 1995
D. National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993
3.If a teacher gives preference to the boys for interstate boxing championship, it reflects-
A. Gender biasB. Practical approach
C. Both
D. None of the above
4.Which one of the following is the main goal of Adolescence?
A. To develop independent thoughts and actions.B. To explore their surroundings
C. To deal with the social- adjustment
D. To be a famous personality of their peer groups.
5.The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an individual possesses a particular characteristic is known as:
A. AssessmentB. Measurement
C. Evaluation
D. Test
6.The term assessment for learning means-
A. Formative assessmentB. Summative assessment
C. Feedback to learners
D. None of the above
7.National Policy of Education 1986, recommended that:
A. Minimum level of learning should be laid down at each stage of primary education, and that steps be undertaken to ensure that all students achieve these minimum levels of learningB. Minimum level of learning should be laid down at each stage of upper primary education, and that steps be undertaken to ensure that all students achieve these minimum levels of learning
C. Minimum level of learning should be laid down at each stage of secondary education, and that steps be undertaken to ensure that all students achieve these minimum levels of learning
D. Both A) and B)
8.Essay “Civilization and progress” was given by which one of the following author/scholar?
A. TagoreB. Allen
C. Thorndike
D. S Kothari
9.Besides grades and test scores, other forms of assessment for gifted students are –
i) Teacher observation
ii) Interview with students
iii) Portfolios of student work
iv) Information from parents
B. ii, and iii only
C. I, ii, iii
D. All of the above
10.Moral education is important in the teaching of the students because:
A. It is necessary for the development of characterB. It makes a child gentleman
C. It motivates the students
D. All of these
###ANSWERS###
1. Ans. D. Genes of every child are different, even different traits are found in different children of the same parents. The colour of skin, intelligence, physical appearance and capability are also different due to heredity. But the differences found on the basis of experience is based on the environment of the child, not based on heredity.
2. Ans. A. Continuous and comprehensive education was a process of assessment that is mandated by the Right to Education Act of India, 2009. This approach to assessment was introduced by state governments in India, as well as by the CBSE in India for students of sixth to tenth grades.
3. Ans. A. The above state is an example of gender bias because the teacher judges the whole girl community as not suitable for a game like boxing. Gender bias refers to when a person judges another person based on its gender rather than its quality.
4. Ans. A. The overarching goal of adolescence is to enable children to develop independent thought and independent action. In order to accomplish this goal, adolescents need to complete four major tasks. These tasks are:-
1) Individuation
2) Separation
3) Autonomy
4) Cooperation
5. Ans. B. The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an individual possesses a particular characteristic is known as measurement. It is used to make an evaluation. Measurement is used to assess the performance of an individual.
6. Ans. A. Formative assessment
Assessment for learning is the process of looking for and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go and how best to get there.
7. Ans. A. National Policy of Education 1986, recommended that a minimum level of learning should be laid down at each stage of primary education and that steps be undertaken to ensure that all students achieve the minimum levels of learning.
8. Ans. A. The NCF 2005 begins with a quotation from Tagore’s essay named “Civilization and Progress”. In this essay, the poet reminds us that ‘creative spirit’ and ‘generous joy’ are the keys in childhood.
9. Ans. D. Besides grades and test scores, other forms of assessment for gifted students are –
i) Teacher observation -it is one of the most important ways of identifying gifted students by a teacher
ii) Interview with students – trained educational psychologist require for this method
iii) Portfolios of student work – it is a more useful way of identifying a creative student
v) Information from parents- parents can identify his or her child as creative by identifying his behaviour at home.
10. Ans. A. Moral education is important in the teaching of the students because it is necessary for the development of character.
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