Thursday, 27 August 2026

Child Pedagogy & Teaching Aptitude for CTET/STET Paper 1

 

PRACTIC TEST FOR CTET/STET

Sub: Child Pedagogy & Teaching Aptitude                                                                                    

1.    Which among the following reflects best the quality of teaching in a classroom?

(1)  Through the use of many teaching aids in the classroom

(2) Through the quality of questions asked by students in classroom

(3) Through full attendance in the classroom

(4) Through observation of silence by the students in classroom

 

 

2.    The main objectives of student evaluation of teachers are:

(a) To gather information about student weaknesses.

(b) To make teachers take teaching seriously.

(c) To help teachers adopt innovative methods of teaching.

(d) To identify the areas of further improvement in teacher traits.

Identify the correct answer from the codes given below:

 

 

(1) (a) and (b) only

(2) (b), (c) and (d) only

(3) (a), (b) and (c) only

(4) (a) only

3.    Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching?

Indicate your answer by selecting from the code.

(a) Teaching and learning are integrally related.

(b) There is no difference between teaching and training.

(c) Concern of all teaching is to ensure some kind of transformation in students.

(d) All good teaching is formal in nature.

(e) A teacher is a senior person.

(f) Teaching is a social act whereas learning is a personal act.

 

 

Code:

(1) (a), (b) and (d)

(2) (b), (c) and (e)

(3) (a), (c) and (f)

(4) (d), (e) and (f)

 

4.    A teacher never gives answers to questions herself. She encourages her students to suggest answers, have group discussions and adopt collaborative learning. This approach is based on the principle of

(a) setting a good example and being a role-model

(b) readiness to learn

(c) active participation

(d) proper organization of instructional material

 

5.    A school gives preference to girls while preparing students for a state level solo-song competition. This reflects

(a) pragmatic approach

(b) progressive thinking

(c) gender bias

(d) global trends

 

6.    Cognitive development is a process of:

  a) Physical development  

  b) Sentimental development 

 c) Moral development      

 d) Structural development

 

7.    Which of the following are secondary agents of socialization?

(a) Family and neighbourhood

(b) School and neighbourhood

(c) School and immediate family members

(d) Family and relatives

 

8.    For performance in learning to take place in a positive way which of the following combinations provides an appropriate explanation (1) Prior experience, training and ability. (2) Prior experience, ability and motivation. (3) Training, social background and ability. (4) Training, Practice and Socio-cultural background.

9.    What is not a factor for influencing learning? (1) Maturation (2) Motivation (3) Teacher (4) Friendship

10. The stage of manifest inactivity in creative thinking process is called 

(1)  Inspiration (2) Incubation (3) Generalization (4) Preparation

 

11. For ensuring effectiveness in organizing educational programmes which areas of individual differences in students will be of optimal value ? (1) Physical characteristics of students (2) Racial characteristics of students (3) Psychological characteristics of students (4) Moral characteristics of students

12.Assertion (A) : Motivation is a necessary factor in learning but in itself it is not sufficient for     learning to occur.

Reason  (R) : Performance on a task depends on one’s ability and motivation.

Select the correct alternative from the following to indicate your answer:

(1)  Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (3) (A) is true but (R) is false. (4) (A) is false but (R) is true.

 

13.Which of the following is an example of effective school practice?

(1) Constant comparative evaluation

(2) Corporal punishment

(3) Individualized learning

(4) Competitive classroom

14.Primary school children will learn most effectively in an atmosphere:

A child sees a crow flying past the window and says, “A bird.” What does this suggest about the child’s thinking?

A. The child has previously stored memories.

B. The child has developed the concept of a ‘bird’.

C. The child has developed some tools of language to communicate her experience.

(1) A and B

(2) B and C

(3) A, B and C

(4) Only B

 

 

15. Which of the learner characteristics will influence his/her perspective in a course of study?

(i) Learner’s commitment    ( ii) Parents interest in the learner   (iii) Prior knowledge of the learner  (iv) Skill of the learner in the concerned area

(v) Family size of the learner (vi) Socio-economic background of the family to which the learner belongs

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (i) (iii) and (iv)

(2) (i), (ii) and (Iii)

(3) (iii), (iv) and (v)

(4) (iv), (v) and (vi)

 

 

 

 

 

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