Bihar STET Art of Teaching Questions and Answers

Q1. What is a key characteristic of the learning Q8. What does the 'closure' part of a lesson plan aim
process? to achieve?
(a) Temporary change (a) Summarizing key points
(b) Independent of goals (b) Introducing new topics
(c) Passive acquisition (c) Extending the lesson duration
(d) Continuous process (d) Assigning homework

Q2. Which method is crucial for learning complex Q9. Which step of lesson planning is termed as
skills like riding a bicycle? ‘system’ by Herbert?
(a) Memorization (a) Application
(b) Observation (b) Generalization
(c) Trial and Error (c) Statement of aim
(d) Lecture (d) Presentation

Q3. Bloom's Taxonomy is primarily used to formulate Q10. Following points should be kept in mind while
which type of objectives? preparing a lesson plan-
(a) Instructional (a) Age
(b) Teaching (b) Class
(c) Administrative (c) Subject
(d) Professional (d) All of the above

Q4. When instructional objectives focus on Q11. Which component of microteaching aims at
remembering facts, which Bloom's Taxonomy domain refining teaching techniques?
are they addressing? (a) Final Examination
(a) Cognitive (b) Peer Learning
(b) Affective (c) Re-Teaching
(c) Psychomotor (d) Lecture Method
(d) Social
Q12. In micro teaching, the teacher takes up ______ skill
Q5. For effective learning, objectives should be: at a time
(a) Adaptable to any subject (a) one
(b) Focused on long-term goals (b) two
(c) Aligned with assessment methods (c) three
(d) Based on teacher's expertise (d) four

Q6. What teaching strategy involves posing thought- Q13. In micro teaching, Teaching is done under a _____
provoking questions? situation
(a) Case-Based Learning (a) uncontrolled
(b) Socratic Method (b) free
(c) Team Teaching (c) controlled
(d) Problem-Based Learning (d) flexible

Q7. Which method uses real-life scenarios to promote Q14. The primary goal of establishing classroom rules
problem-solving skills? is to:
(a) Problem-Based Learning (a) Limit student freedom
(b) Direct Instruction (b) Maintain order
(c) Traditional Learning (c) Increase teacher authority
(d) Lecture Method (d) Reduce fun

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Q15. Inclusion of students with orthopedic challenges Q22. Curriculum is a set of-
requires - (a) orders
(a) Standardised curriculum (b) homework
(b) Infrastructural Accessibility (c) subjects
(c) Rigid attitudes of authority (d) All of the above
(d) Placement in special school
Q23. Curriculum is helpful to the students in
Q16. Effective textbook design should facilitate: developing-
(a) Passive reading (a) equality
(b) Interactive learning (b) justice
(c) External advertising (c) librety
(d) Personal storytelling (d) all of the above

Q17. In a library, the reference section should: Q24. One of the key factors which affects our ability to
(a) Contain outdated materials learn effectively is-
(b) Offer expert assistance (a) intelligence
(c) Be inaccessible (b) food
(d) Feature fast food (c) security
(d) None of the above
Q18. Which quality is essential for understanding
diverse student backgrounds? Q25. Psychological factor affecting learning-
(a) Flexibility (a) Intelligence
(b) Cultural Competence (b) aptitude
(c) Authoritative (c) interest
(d) Tech-Savvy (d) All of the above

Q19. What quality helps teachers adapt to different Q26. The _____ is the key figure in any teaching -
teaching scenarios? learning task
(a) Subject Knowledge (a) syllabus
(b) Patience (b) curriculum
(c) Flexibility (c) teacher
(d) Punctuality (d) learner

Q20. _______ is the quantitative description of one’s Q27. PowerPoint slides are a type of _____________ TLM.
performance. (a) audio
(a) Testing (b) visual
(b) Evaluation (c) audio-visual
(c) Assessment (d) tactile
(d) Measurement
Q28. The most common form of audio medium used
Q21. The key word in summative assessment is- in classrooms is the ___________.
(a) certification (a) teacher's voice
(b) feedback (b) radio
(c) analysis (c) audio tape
(d) process (d) music player

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Q29. TLMs help in making learning _____ in the Q30. ______ are predominantly textual with some
classroom images.
(a) fun (a) Textbooks
(b) bored (b) Movies
(c) lengthy (c) Models
(d) extra (d) Projectors

Solutions
S1. Ans.(d) S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Learning is a continuous process. This Sol. The Socratic Method involves posing thought-
characteristic highlights that learning is an ongoing provoking questions to stimulate critical thinking and
journey rather than a destination. It emphasizes the illuminate ideas. This dialogue-based method is
fact that learning does not occur in isolated episodes distinct from Case-Based Learning, which uses real-
but is a progressive and enduring process. Individuals world scenarios for learning.
continually build upon previous knowledge and
experiences, adapt to new situations, and acquire new S7. Ans.(a)
skills throughout their lives. This continuous nature of Sol. Problem-Based Learning uses real-life scenarios
learning underlines its dynamic and evolving aspect,
to develop problem-solving skills. Students learn by
making it a fundamental aspect of personal and
actively solving open-ended problems, which is a
professional development.
contrast to the more passive Direct Instruction
method.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. Trial and Error is crucial for learning complex
skills like riding a bicycle. It involves attempting S8. Ans.(a)
various approaches and learning from mistakes until Sol. Closure in a lesson plan aims to summarize key
the skill is mastered, particularly effective in skill- points, ensuring that students consolidate and
based learning where physical coordination and understand the main concepts before ending the
balance are required. lesson.

S3. Ans.(a) S9. Ans.(b)

Sol. Bloom's Taxonomy is primarily used for Sol. Herbart termed this step as ‘system’. After
formulating instructional objectives. It provides a explaining the main lesson, the pupils are provided
systematic classification of learning objectives based with opportunities to think. They formulate such
on cognitive levels, enabling educators to create principles and rules which may be used in various
targeted objectives that enhance learning outcomes. situations of the future life.

S4. Ans.(a) S10. Ans.(d)

Sol. When instructional objectives focus on Sol. All of the above points should be kept in mind
remembering facts, they address the Cognitive while preparing a lesson plan. Age, class, and subject
domain of Bloom's Taxonomy. This domain relates to
are crucial factors in designing an effective lesson
mental skills and knowledge acquisition,
plan. The age of the students determines the
encompassing activities like recalling, recognizing,
complexity and approach of the lesson, as different age
and understanding information.
groups have varying cognitive and developmental
S5. Ans.(c) capabilities. The class or grade level further specifies
Sol. For effective learning, objectives should be the educational standards and learning objectives
aligned with assessment methods. This alignment appropriate for that age group. The subject matter
ensures that the learning objectives are measurable dictates the content and pedagogical methods to be
and that the assessments accurately reflect the employed. Considering all these factors ensures that
students' understanding and mastery of the subject the lesson plan is tailored to meet the specific needs
matter. and abilities of the students.

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S11. Ans.(c) S17. Ans.(b)
Sol. Re-Teaching is a component of microteaching Sol. The reference section should offer expert
focusing on refining teaching techniques. After assistance. Reference librarians or staff can help
receiving feedback, educators re-teach the lesson, patrons with research questions, guide them to
applying improvements and modifications to enhance appropriate resources, and provide specialized
their teaching skills. information services.

S18. Ans.(b)
S12. Ans.(a) Sol. Cultural Competence is crucial for understanding
Sol. In micro teaching, the teacher takes up one skill at and appreciating diverse student backgrounds. This
a time. This focused approach allows the teacher to quality enables teachers to create an inclusive and
concentrate on mastering a single teaching skill, such respectful environment for all students, recognizing
as questioning techniques, explanation methods, or and responding to cultural differences in teaching.
classroom management strategies. By isolating one
skill, the teacher can receive specific and detailed S19. Ans.(c)
feedback, leading to more effective improvement and Sol. Flexibility is key in adapting to various teaching
skill development. scenarios and student needs. It allows teachers to
modify lesson plans, teaching styles, and strategies to
enhance learning outcomes, accommodating the
S13. Ans.(c)
dynamic nature of education.
Sol. In micro teaching, teaching is done under a
controlled situation. Micro teaching is a scaled-down, S20. Ans.(d)
simulated teaching encounter designed for the Sol. Measurement is the quantitative description of
training of both pre-service and in-service teachers. one’s performance. In the context of education,
By conducting teaching sessions in a controlled measurement refers to the process of quantifying
environment, it allows for focused observation, learning or performance outcomes, typically through
feedback, and refinement of teaching skills and tests, quizzes, or other forms of assessment. It
techniques. This controlled setting typically involves a provides a numerical value to a learner's achievement
small group of learners, a short time frame, and a or proficiency, enabling comparisons and statistical
specific skill or concept to be taught, facilitating analyses.
concentrated practice and rapid improvement.
S21. Ans.(a)
Sol. The key word in summative assessment is
S14. Ans.(b)
certification. Summative assessments are used to
Sol. The primary goal of establishing classroom rules evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional
is to maintain order. Clear, consistent rules help create unit by comparing it against some standard or
a safe and predictable learning environment. benchmark. They are often high stakes, such as final
exams, which can lead to a certification or a grade that
S15. Ans.(b) certifies the student's level of knowledge or skill in a
Sol. Inclusion of students with orthopedic challenges particular area.
requires Infrastructural Accessibility. Access to
infrastructure is the means as well as opportunity to S22. Ans.(c)
use the basic physical and organizational structures Sol. A curriculum is a set of subjects. It encompasses
required for the operation of society. Infrastructures the entire range of subjects or courses that are taught
are the large-scale public system, services, and in a school or in a specific grade or program. The
curriculum outlines the content, objectives, and
facilities of a country or region that are necessary for
structure of each subject, guiding educators in what
commerce and social activity. needs to be taught and assessed. While it may include
directives (like orders) and components of student
S16. Ans.(b) work (like homework), these are elements or
Sol. Effective textbook design should facilitate outcomes of the curriculum, not the curriculum itself.
interactive learning. This includes elements like The primary focus of any curriculum is on the subjects
quizzes, practice problems, and discussion questions and the knowledge and skills to be imparted through
that actively engage students with the content. them.

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S23. Ans.(d) centered approaches, recognizing that the
Sol. Curriculum is helpful to the students in effectiveness of teaching greatly depends on its impact
developing all of the above – equality, justice, and on the learner. The needs, experiences, and
liberty. A well-designed curriculum promotes these engagement of the learner are crucial in shaping the
values by providing diverse learning experiences, teaching process and outcomes.
fostering critical thinking, and encouraging the
understanding and appreciation of different S27. Ans.(b)
perspectives. Sol. PowerPoint slides are a type of visual Teaching-
Learning Material (TLM). They primarily use visual
S24. Ans.(a) elements like text, images, charts, and graphs to
Sol. Intelligence is indeed one of the key factors that present information. While they can include audio
affect our ability to learn effectively. Intelligence elements, their core function and primary mode of
involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, communication are visual.
think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn
quickly, and learn from experience. It influences how S28. Ans.(a)
efficiently and effectively an individual can Sol. The most common form of audio medium used in
understand, assimilate, and apply new information, classrooms is the teacher's voice. The teacher’s voice
thereby playing a significant role in the learning is a crucial tool for instruction, explanation, and
process. Individuals with higher levels of intelligence interaction in the classroom, surpassing other audio
often find it easier to grasp complex concepts and mediums like radios or audio tapes in terms of regular
make connections between different ideas. usage and importance.

S25. Ans.(d) S29. Ans.(a)

Sol. Psychological factors affecting learning include all Sol. TLMs help in making learning fun in the
of the above – intelligence, aptitude, and interest. Each classroom. Teaching-Learning Materials are used to
of these factors plays a significant role in how an enhance the learning experience, making it more
individual learns. Intelligence affects the ability to engaging and interactive, which can increase students’
understand and process information, aptitude interest and motivation.
influences one’s natural talent or proficiency in
certain areas, and interest drives motivation and S30. Ans.(a)
engagement in learning activities. Sol. Textbooks are predominantly textual with some
images. They primarily consist of written content and
S26. Ans.(d) are supplemented with images, diagrams, and
Sol. The learner is the key figure in any teaching- illustrations to support and enhance the textual
learning task. Education systems and teaching information, making them a key educational resource
methods are increasingly focusing on learner- in most learning environments.

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