CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY

1. Which indicates the change in the quality or character of a child?

(a) Growth

(b) Development

(c) Learning

(d) Environment

2. The process of expansion of an individual's capacities quantitatively, should be termed as:

(a) Development

(b) Growth

(c) Equilibration

(d) Maturation

3. Primary education helps ………………

(a) Socialization of child

(b) Democratization of child

(c) In course understanding

(d) All of the above

4. "Child growth as proceeding through an organized sequence of stages divided roughly by age" in view of ……………..

(a) Kohlberg

(b) Piaget

(c) Vygotsky

(d) Skinner

5. The development that proceeds in the direction of the longitudinal axis i.e., head to foot is

termed as ……………

(a) Cephalo-caudal development

(b) Proximo distal

(c) Interrelation

(d) Intergration

6. The development that proceeds from the centre to the periphery is termed as:

(a) Spiral development

(b) Linear development

(c) Proximo-distal

(d) None of the above

7. The differences among individuals that distinguish them from one another and make each one a unique individual are denoted by the term ………….

(a) Individual difference

(b) Heredity

(c) Environment

(d) Personality

8. The cardinal principles of learner centered education are …………….

(a) Learning by doing

(b) Learning by living

(c) Both

(d) None of these

9. Who gives more stress to the philosophy of social constructivism?

(a) Piaget

(b) Kohlberg

(c) Vygotsky

(d) Dewey

10. ………… is the process of determining the context to which an objective is achieved or the qualities envisaged.

(a) Measurement

(b) Evaluation

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) None of these

11. Who is the father of genetic epistemology?

(a) Piaget

(b) Bruner

(c) Vygotsky

(d) Dewey

12. The best place of social development for a 12 years old child is ………..

(a) Neighborhood

(b) Family

(c) Playground

(d) School

13. In which of the following stages the child looks self centred?

(a) Infancy

(b) Early childhood

(c) Adolescence

(d) Adulthood

14. The period of sensory motor adaptation of Piaget is……………

(a) 0-2 years

(b) 1-3 years

(c) 3-5 years

(d) 4-6 years

15. …………… is the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge.

(a) Personality

(b) Intelligence

(c) Aptitude

(d) Attitude

16. ………… Is the ratio of mental age to the chronological age multiplied by 100.

(a) Emotional quotient

(b) Intelligence quotient

(c) Both

(d) None of these

17. Single factor theory of intelligence was given by ………….

(a) Alfred Binet

(b) Thorndike

(c) Freeman

(d) None of them

18. Non-verbal test of intelligence is suitable for ……………….

(a) Deaf and dumb

(b) Illiterates

(c) Backward children

(d) All of these

19. Intelligence testing is useful for knowing …………….

(a) Individual difference

(b) Mental retardation

(c) Educational backwardness

(d) All of these

20. Who is the father of "Theory of Multiple Intelligence"?

(a) Gardner

(b) Vygotsky

(c) Bruner

(d) Piaget

Answers

1. b2. a3. d4. b5. a6. c7. a8. c9. c10.b11.a12.c13.b14.a15.b16.b17.a

18.d19.d20.a

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Child Development and Pedagogy and below are some questions on the same section.

1. Absenteeism can be tackled by :

(1) teaching (2) punishing the students (3) giving the sweets (4) contacting the parents

2. Discipline means: (1) strict-behaviour (2) severe punishment (3) obedience (4) going by the rules

3. If any girl child does not corne to school regularly you will

(1) no bother (2) struck off her name (3) complain to the Principal (4) meet the parents and en-

courage them .

4. In co-education you want't to :

(1) make separate rows of boys and girls (2) you give preference to boys over girls

(3) you. give preference to none (4) you deal according to need

5. One of the basic priniclples of socializing Individuals is :

(1) religion (2) caste (3) educational (4) imitation

Directions (6-10) :

Which of the' skills do you consider most essential for a teacher?

6. (1) Oration skills

(2) Listening skills (3) Managerial skills, (4) Teaching skills

7. (1) encourage children to search for knowledge

(2) have all the information for the children

(3) ability to make children memorize materials

(4) enable children to do well in tests

8. (1) identify gifted children (2) have an understanding of all children abilities (3) identify children with learning disabilities (4) none of the above

9. (1) _ ability to help children understand texts thoroughly (2) ability to help children do all the exercises

(3) ability to raise possible actions from the texts

(4) ability to help children from their own opinions on the text

10. (1) to communicate well

{2) to use difficult language

(3) to impress students

(4) to read out the textbook

11. Success in developing values is mainly dependent upon:

(1) government (2) society (3) family (4) teacher

12. Good reading aims at developing:

(l) understanding (2) pronunciation (3) sensitivity (4) increasing factual knowledge

13. The primary duty of a teacher is to be responsible to his/her:

(1) family (2) students (3) society (4) nation

14. Which of the following is not related to educational achievement?

(1) Heredity (2) Experiences (3) Practice (4) Self learning

15. One of,the students of a class hardly talks in the class. How would you encourage him to express himself?

(1) By orgariising discussions (2) By encouraging children to take part in classroom activities

(3) By organizing educational games/ programmes in which - children feel like speaking-

(4) By giving good marks to those who express them'selves well

Answers: 1.4, 2. 4, 3. 4, 4. 4, 5. 3, 5. 4, 7. 1, 8. 2, 9. 4, 10. 1, 11. 3, 12. 1, 13. 2, 14. 1, 15. 3

CTET 2012: Child Development and Pedagogy sample questions for Jan. 29 exam -1

Here are some model sample paper which are based on CTET 2011 exam pattern. We will be posting complete solved paper of CTET 2011 with all sections like English language, math, environment studies.

1. According to Piaget, during the first stage of development (birth to about 2 years age), a child learns best(a) by thinking in an abstract fashion. (b) by applying newly acquired knowledge of language.(c) by using the senses. (d) by comprehending neutral words.

2. The most intense and crucial socialization takes place(a) during early childhood. (b) during adulthood. (c) throughout the life of a person. (d) during adolescence.

3. Heredity is. considered as a __ social structure.(a) dynamic:: (b) static (c) primary (d) secondary

4. Theory of learning which totally and only depends on 'observable behaviour' is associated withtheory of learning.(a) Behaviourist (b) Constructivist (c) Cognitivist (d) Developmental

5. Which of the following does not reflect 'teaching for understanding?(a) Help students see similarities and differences and generate analogies. (b) Enable students to memorize isolated facts and procedures. (c) Ask students to explain a phenomenon or a concept 111 their own words.(d) Teach students to provide examples to illustrate how a law works.

6. Which of the following is a not characteristic feature of intrinsically motivated children? .(a) They display a high level of energy while working (b) They like challenging tasks (c) They always succeed(d) They enjoy doing their work

7. A teacher wants the gifted children of her class to achieve their potential. Which of the

following should she not do to achieve her objective ?(a) Segregate them from their peers for special attention (b) Challenge them to enhance their creativity(c) Teach them to enjoy non-academic activities (d) Teach them to manage stress

8. Which of the following is not a sign of reading difficulty among young learners ?(a) understanding words and ideas .. (b) spelling consistency. (c) letter and word recognition. (d) reading speed and fluency.

9. 'Self-regulation' of learners refers to(A) rules and regulations made by the student body. (B) self-discipline and control. (C) their ability to monitor their own learning. (D) creating regulations for students behaviours.

10. Which of the following statements cannot be considered as a feature of 'learning' ?(a) Study of behaviour is learning :b) Unlearning is also a part of learning :c) Learning is a process that mediates behaviour (d) Learning is something that occurs as a result of certain experiences.

11. Constructivism as a theory(a) emphasises on memorising information and testing through recall. (b) emphasises on the dominant role of the teacher. (c) focuses on the role of imitation. (d) emphasises the role of the learner . in constructing. his own view of the world.

12. A creative learner refers to one who is(a) capable of scoring consistently good marks in tests. (b) good at lateral thinking and problem solving.(c) very talented in drawing and painting. (d) highly intelligent.

13. Development' of concepts is primarily a part of(a) physical development. (b) social development. (c) emotional development. (d) intellectual development.

14. Individual learners differ from each other in(a) sequence of development. (b) general capacity for development. (c) principles of growth and development. (d) rate of development.

Answers: 1. c, 2. d, 3. b, 4. a, 5. b, 6. c, 7. a, 8. a, 9. c, 10. a, 11. d, 12. b, 13. d, 14. D

Child development and pedagogy Modal Paper for CTET 2012 exam: General Awareness

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a. Tata Steelb. Pantallons Retailc. RILd. Maruti Suzuki3) Which of the following Indian cricket players took the highest number of wickets in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2011 along with Pakistan's Shahid Afridi? a. Yuvraj Singhb. Zaheer Khanc. Munaf Pateld. Harbhajan Singh4) Union Sports Ministry on 6 April 2011 formed a committee to fine-tune the draft National Sports Development Bill. Who is heading the committee? a. Justice Mukul Mudgalb. Justice Tej Pratap Singh Mannc. Justice Gurdev Singhd. Justice Jaswant Singh Phogat5) Name the cricketer who beat Michael Clarke by a comfortable 15-vote margin to bag the Allan Border Medal besides being named Australia's ODI Player of the Year in Feb 2010? a. Shane Watson b. Simon Katichc. Mitchell Johnson d. Sachin Tendulkar6) Record food grain production helped to reduce food inflation to a four month low for the week ending 26 March 2011. What was the inflation percentage for the week? a. 9.18%b. 9.25%c. 9.21%d. 9.36%7) Praveen Kumar Tripathi took over as the Chief Secretary of which of the following governments on 4 April 2011? a. Delhi Governmentb. Haryana Governmentc. Uttar Pradesh Government

d. Uttarakhand Government8) The Union Government gifted a Kendriya Vidyalaya to a nondescript village Indrapura to which of the following Indian states? a. Biharb. Odishac. Rajasthand. Madhya Pradesh9) The Supreme Court on 5 April 2011 passed an order to lift iron export ban imposed by which of the following Indian states on 26 July 2010 and also ordered it to implement the new rules for regulating iron ore mining and transportation? a. Tamil Nadub. Andhra Pradeshc. Karnatakad. Odisha10) To enhance credit worthiness of economically weaker sections and LIG households, a Mortgage Risk Guarantee Fund was announced to be created under which of the following scheme or Yojana? a. Rajiv Awas Yojanab. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojanac. Indira Awas Yojanad. Mahatama Gandhi NREGA11) Which agency issued guidelines on distance marketing of products on 6 April 2011 to protect the interest of people who buy policies over phone or Internet? a. SEBIb. IRDAc. TRAId. DoT12) Buyer's Credit was launched by the Commerce and Industry Minister, Anand Sharma, on 6 April 2011 to boost project exports from India. Under which of the following was Buyer's Credit launched? a. National Export Insurance Account b. Export-Import Bank of Indiac. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of Indiad. Reserve Bank of India13) Read the two statements mentioned with regard to the budgetary allocations for addressing environmental concerns. 1. The budget proposed that the solar lantern used in far-flung villages will attract no duty from 10 per cent charged earlier.2. To provide green and clean transportation for the masses, National Mission for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles will be launched in the year 2011 in collaboration with all stakeholders. Which of them is true?a. Only 1b. Only 2c. Both 1 & 2d. None of the above

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