Q1. Which of the following is true of school and socialization?
(a) School is the first primary agent of socialization
(b) School is an important agent of socialization
(c) School does not play any role in socialization
(d) School plays very little role in socialization
Q2. Which of the following highlights assessment for learning?
(a) The teacher assesses a student based on his/her performance in comparison to others
(b) The teacher assesses conceptual understanding of the students besides focusing on the processes of thinking
(c) The teacher assesses the students by comparing their responses to ‘standard’ responses
(d) The teacher assesses the students based on the information given in the textbooks
Q3. ‘Child-centred’ pedagogy means:
(a) the teacher leading all the learning in the classroom
(b) the teacher dictating the children what should be done
(c) giving primacy to children’s experiences and their voices
(d) enabling the children to follow prescribed information
Q4. Watching her granddaughter arguing with her father for going on a school trip, the grandmother says, “Why can’t you be obedient like a good girl? Who will marry you if you behave like a boy?” This statement reflects which of the following?
(a) Difficulties faced by families in child-rearing
(b) Gender constancy
(c) Gender stereotypes about attributes of girls and boys
(d) Improper gender identification of the girl
Q5. The teacher has been glorified by the phrase “Friend, philosopher and guide” because:
(a) He has to play all vital roles in the context of society
(b) He transmits the high value of humanity to students
(c) He is the great reformer of the society
(d) None of these
Q6. The most important cause of failure for teacher lies in the area of:
(a) inter personal relationship
(b) lack of command over the knowledge of the subject
(c) verbal ability
(d) strict handling of the students
Q7. A teacher can establish rapport with his students by:
(a) becoming a figure of authority
(b) impressing students with knowledge and skill
(c) becoming a friend to the students
(d) None of these
Q8. Education is a powerful instrument of:
(a) Social transformation
(b) Personal transformation
(c) Cultural transformation
(d) All of the above
Q9. A teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum self-realization of the student is affected through:
(a) Constant fulfillment of the student’s needs
(b) Strict control of class-room activities
(c) Sensitivity to student’s needs, goals and purposes
(d) Strict reinforcement of academic standards
Q10. Which thinking is characterized by a wide range of thoughts on a topic?
(a) Convergent
(b) Divergent
(c) Conditional
(d) None of these
Solutions:
S1. Ans.(b)
S2. Ans.(b)
S3. Ans.(c)
S4. Ans.(c)
S5. Ans.(a)
S6. Ans.(b)
S7. Ans.(b)
S8. Ans.(d)
S9. Ans.(c)
S10. Ans.(b)
