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The document provides an overview of topics covered in the teaching aptitude section of civil service exams, including: 1. Frequently asked questions about theories like multiple intelligence and classical conditioning. 2. Questions on topics such as Bloom's taxonomy, e-learning facilities, and India's renewable energy target of 175GW. 3. Easy questions on concepts of teaching, classroom concepts, and conversions between decimal and binary. 4. Definitions of teaching, the nature and characteristics of teaching, aims and modes of teaching, objectives of teaching, modern concepts of teaching, basic requirements, and factors affecting teaching.

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Paper 1 Nelson Notes

The document provides an overview of topics covered in the teaching aptitude section of civil service exams, including: 1. Frequently asked questions about theories like multiple intelligence and classical conditioning. 2. Questions on topics such as Bloom's taxonomy, e-learning facilities, and India's renewable energy target of 175GW. 3. Easy questions on concepts of teaching, classroom concepts, and conversions between decimal and binary. 4. Definitions of teaching, the nature and characteristics of teaching, aims and modes of teaching, objectives of teaching, modern concepts of teaching, basic requirements, and factors affecting teaching.

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 You will always (almost) get a question each on Deductive Reasoning, Analogical

Argument, 4 types of definitions (Lexical, Stipulative, Precising, Persuasive).


 One question is appearing consistently from Government of India target of 175
GW renewable power (for which you have to remember just 3-4 lines).
 One Question from 10-12 types of research (every time).
 Very easy 4-5 questions on teaching and classroom concepts.
 One easy question on conversion from decimal to binary or otherwise.

Teaching Aptitude

1. Theory of Multiple Intelligence (Frequently asked Questions)

2. Classical Conditioning (Frequently asked Questions) - Evan

3. Bloom’s Taxonomy

4. E-Learning Facilities (Lot of Questions Asked).

Wonderful Short Notes:

http://notesfornetexam.blogspot.com/2012/09/2-research-aptitude-1.html

MCQ:

https://www.upscstudymaterials.com/teaching-and-research-aptitude.html
I.    Concept of Teaching
Education is important for:
         Preservation and transmission of culture
         Preparation for a vocation

A proper definition of teaching should:


         Identify whether teaching is a process or product
         Indicate Constitutional factors
         Reveal Objectives
         Reveal Organizational & Structural Aspect

                  Definitions of Teaching

                  1.      Morrison
         A disciplined social process
         Where the teacher influences the behaviour of less experienced pupil
         Helps them develop according to the need & ideas of the society

2.      Smith
         An organized system of specific activities aimed to help the learner learn something
         Considered a tripolar process involving an agent, goal & intervening variables

3.      Brubacher
         Where the pupils play a central role

4.      Gage
         Personal relationship between teacher & taught resulting in behaviour modification

5.      Amidon
         A process of  cooperative social interaction between teacher and taught

6.      Clarke
         All organized activities resulting in behaviour modification

7.      Green
         What a teacher does for the development of a child

II. Nature and Characteristics of Teaching


Nature of Teaching:

a. Dynamic, Social & Humane: Influenced by human & social factors


b. An Art & Science: Exercise of being systematic & including talent & creativity
c. Diverse in Application: There are various forms of teaching

Characteristics of Teaching

a. A system of actions


b. A professional activity
c. Subjected to analysis & assessment
d. An interactive process
e. A specialized task
f.  A collection of various modes

III.    Aims & Modes of Teaching


Aims of Teaching

a. Change the behaviour of students – Teaching


b. Improve learning skills of students – Conditioning
c. Shaping behaviour & conduct – Training
d. Acquisition of knowledge – Instruction
e. Formation of beliefs  - Indoctrination

Modes of Teaching

1. Training helps to shape conduct and various skills


2. Instruction & Indoctrination work on a higher footing than conditioning & training
3. Instruction is concerned with the development of knowledge & understanding in an individual
4. Teaching is aimed towards the shaping of a total individual
5. Indoctrination is a high level of teaching shaping beliefs & ideals

IV.    Objectives of Teaching
         Desired changes in pupils
         Shape behaviour & conduct
         Acquisition of knowledge
         Improve learning skills
         Formation of a belief system
         Provide a social & efficient member to the society

V.   Modern Concepts of Teaching


a.       Questioning

         By the teacher to the student and student to the teacher

b.      Discussion

         Clears doubts of students


         Expression of thought
         Teacher directs discussion

c.       Investigation

         Either individual or group after the teacher presents the information


         Can be followed by expression of thoughts of the students

d.      Expression

         Can be in the form of practical activities

VI.   Basic Requirements in Teaching


a.       Three variables in teaching – Includes the Teacher, Student & Environmental factors
b.      Professionalism
c.       Suitable Environment
d.      Teacher Student Relationship
e.       Students Discipline
f.       Teacher & Students devotion to teaching & learning

Learner Characteristics

i. Readiness – Motivation, interest & curiosity to learn


ii. Exercise – Practice what is learnt
iii. Effect – Activities associated with pleasure are preferred over those that lead to pain or punishment
iv. Attitudes & Habits – Must be positive & encouraging
v.  Absence of anger & jealousy- They weaken learning abilities
vi.  Slow beginning followed by gradual development of interests

VII.   Factors Effecting Teaching


         The three variables of the teacher, student & environment
         Teacher student relationship
         Methods of teaching used
         Teacher- Administration relationship
         The social environment

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