TEACHING AND RESEARCH APTITUDE TEACHING AND RESEARCH APTITUDE a SYLLABUS ‘This page contains teaching and research aptitude notes useful for those preparing for UPSC and other competitive exams. The research methodology aptitude questions and answers of previous yeas (np format} wll be extremely usfulforthe students 1. Teaching pts 2) Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and bascequirements 2b) Leamers characteristics (Factors affecting teaching «d) Methods of teaching (9) Teaching ide 1) Evaluationsystems 2 Researemaptiude 2) Research: Meaning, characterises and types 0) Stepsotresearcn Methods ofreseareh 0) Researah Etnies 12) Paper ati, workshop, seminar conference andsymposturn 1) Thess writing ts characteris and trmat {Rea Comrehensor A passage tobe set th questions to be answered 4. Commuricatior-Nature, characteristics, types. bariers and elective cassroam communication. 5 Reasoning nung Matematica: Number sees: letter series; codes; » Relationships assincation {Logical Reasoning 8) Understanaing tne structure arguments 1b) Evaluating and dlstingulshing deductive and inductive reasoning (Verbal analogies: Wore analoay~ Applied analogy 4) Verbaldassfcation ©) Reasoning Logkal Diagrams: Simple lagrammatc relationship. mut-dagrammattreationship 1 Venn dlagram Analytical Reasoning 7.ata interpretation |) Scurts, sequin ang interpretation ot sata ©) Quantitative and quattative data (Graphical representation ard mapping ofcata, {6 Intormation & Carnmuneation Teeheagy ICT) 9) ICT smearing. advantages ciscvantages and uses b) General abbreviations andterminoiogy 1) Basics ofintenet and e-mailing 9. Peoplean Environment 18) Peopleand environment interaction 8) Sources of polltion {¢)Polltants ana ther impact on human if, explltationf natural and energy resources 1d) Natural hazards nd mitigation 10 Higher Education System: Governanes Polity ond Acministration 2) STRUCTURE ofthe stitutions fr higher leming an esearch inna 1) Formal angistance eceation 1 Prafessonal/techncal and general education 1d) Value education: governanes polity and administration 12) Concept stitutions ana ther interactions TEACHING AND RESEARCH APTITUDE MCQs 4. Sooc the alternative which consists of psltve factors contributing to effectiveness of teaching: Ustof actors: (@) Teachers knowledge ofthe subject. (0) Teacher's socio-ceonomicnacksround. {¢) Communication skill of the teacher.{(d) Teacher's ability to please the students, ( Teachers personal contact with students. (4 Teacher's competence in managinganc monitoringthe dassroom transactions codes: (0). Lo ana) (o.tolana (2)(b) (eared (4. (hana fossa 2-Teuse ofteacingaldsisjustined onthe grounds of (A) attracting students’ attention Inthe classroom. (@)minimisinginaiscpine problems in tneclassroom, (Ghoptimising earning outcomes of students. (@yetecve engagement of students nearing task. fon |. Assertion (A) The purpose ofhiger eaucation sto promote critical and creative thickng abilities among students ‘Reason (R): These abilities ensure job placements. [Chaos tne carect answer trom thefalowing ec: (2yBotn (A) ana) ate tue and (As tnecorrect explanation f(A). (2)Both(A) and (8) are true but (R)isnot tne correct explanation of (A @@Pistuedut stave ()(A0 efalebut (steve Ans2 4 Motch the items ofthe frat et with that ofthe second set inrespest ofevalatin system. [Choose tre correc code: Set 1S 2 Formative evaluation Evaluating cogntve and cocognitive aspects with regularity Summative evaluation Tests and ther interpretations based on agroup and certain yarcsticks ‘Continuous ana comprehensive evaluation li. Gradingthe fralearing outcomes ‘Norm and criterion reference tests iv Quizes and scssions cones: abed ivan @iniviw citi @imtivi Ans: S.A researcher intends to explore theetfect of posible factors forthe orgaization of effective mid-day meal interventions Which esearch method wil be most ppropriats fortis study? (A) Historical meted (2) Descriptive survey method (2) Experimental method (8) Expost-facto method oss {6 Which ofthe followings a intial mandatory requirement fr pursuing research? (2)Developing aresearch design (2) Foumulatinga research question (@)Decing about the date analyse procedure (4) Formulating a esearch hypothesis Ans: 7.Teeforat ofthese writings the same ain 2) preparation ofacesearch paperertile (hurling of seminar presentation (G)aresearch assertaton (4)presentinga workshop /conference paper Ans: £8. Inqualitative research paradigm which of te folowing features may be considered crtial? (2)Datacolection with stancarcised research tole. (@)suroting esian wth provavttysampletecnniques. (@)Datacolection with bottom-up empleal evidences. (4) Datagatnering to take pace with top-down systematicevicences, Ans: {From thefollowing st ofstatements Kent the et which has negatvempcations for'rescarch ethic (W Areseorcer ctcaly looks at the Manas oF another research. (i Rested studies are ted without proper references (Gi Researennnings are made tne bass or poy making, (iv) Concuct of practitioners screened in terms of reported research evidences. (WAresearc study i relcated witha vie (overt tne eviences from other researches. (4) Both policy making and poleyimplernenting processes are regulated in terms of preliminary studies, ‘coves:EE ENN NN SINS (H.C) ana) (4), ana) fons 10.Ina research onthe effect ofchil-resring practice on stressproneness of cikren in completing school projets. the hypothesis {ormutateds tnt‘ rearing practices do intuence stress proneness AC the date-analysis stage anulypothesssavancedto ‘ansout he tansy of researen hypothesis On the base ofthe evidence avaliable the nul hypetnele erect at 003 level ot _sigincancs. What oeision may be warrantedin respec ofthe research hypothesis? (A) Teereseareh hypothesis wil also be rejects. (a) Teresearcnnypotnesis willbe accept. (G)Boththe researen hypothesis and thenull hypothesis willberelected (@)Nodecision canbe takenin respect ofthe researchhypothes's Aon 1, Which among the following kilisrequired most fora preset day teacher? A:Planning Be Instruction Evaluation D-Facitation Correct Answer Option-D ‘12 While itiating the nstrctionl proces a teacher should beawareot ‘AcLearner qualities BeLeamerreadinass (C-StructureoFthe Laon Preparation fr thetesson Correct Answer:-Option-& 415, Comprehensive evaluation sinclustvein nature by doing it ‘ARegulery Periodically -Continsavsly D-Subjectspectic Correct Answer: Option-© {4.\which ofthe followings most suitable for meaningful leaninginadassroom? ‘Ac Interactions Belnstructons (C-Experiments Demonstration Correct Answer:-Option-& 15. Whichof thefollowingta best teaching id? A: Diorama Programmed Instruction {c=Power point Presentation Sound motion picture Correct nswer:-Option-D 16. Thebasleunitatsccety ie Anvil Be Famiy C-Group Community Correct Answer:-Option-8 {17.The tree domains of educational objective accoring to Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational objectives ‘A Cogntve,Atectve Payehomnator 'B- Behavioural Mechenical Emotional (C= Psychometer,Benavioural Comparative 1D Affective, Descriptive, Comprehensive Comect answer: Option-& 18.A codeot accepted behaviour based on morals AcEthies eConcver c-Standard D-Ftquette Correct Answer-Option-D 19.The statement predictes relationship between two or more variables ‘Assumption BeHypothess c-TheoryCorrect Answer:- Option-B 20, Atearner centered method af teachinglearning process ‘AcDemonstration Belacture C-Badsicedtnic D- Project Correct Answer:-Option-D 21. teaching methed employed to develop profclencyina particular teaching sil ‘AcMicro Tesching| Broke Playing C-Demonstration D-Simulation Correct Answer-Ontion- 22.The hishest evel ofearring ‘AConcept Learning Chaining C-Problam Sohing Verbal Assocation (Correct Answer:-Option-C 23.Tocaterto ne needs of stow learners inthe casa teacher should ve Accallytest B-remedialteacing (C-anchored instruction apprenticeship taining aoe 24 Incuetveresoning’ ‘as-bottomup process [estop down pracess Covertal reasoning Denon versal rssoning Ansa 25. the studentson the back bench are talking while teachingin the dss the teacher should ‘slow themntecavwnat they are cong B- punish by sending them out ofthe class Conskanemtositan ronebenenes D-not mind themasitmay disturb therest ofthe class ane 26. Leamingreadnes Involves ‘-cispostion forlearing ‘B-adequate cognitivefuncioning (C-anidea situation and knowlege base for presenting content D-allofthe above Ans 27.\Whyareakitional exercises and activites ncuded inthe syns? ‘Actoinaketeachingessyaniniresting Bstomase the leamer understand the topic well Coto asset the teacher D-todevelop thisking skin students Anse 26, What le NOT possible to achievein the case of field experiments? ‘Acrandomiztion ‘Bemanipulation Cc-controlof extraneous varlables collecting dats roma group of informed subjcts Anse 29: Men aresuperir to wemen in thelr healthstatus after 40 years isan example of ‘Acclrectionl hypothesis nen directional hypothe (Cn hypothess| D-allofthe above as 30.The etic principle asplayed nie sharing data, results, des Or tooo ones esearchis ‘Achonesty(Broblectivity: (C-openness D-intesrty Anse ‘31 Thesystematicand objective analysis andrecoringof controlled observations that may lead tothe evelopment of generalizations, Drincpies and ineoriesresultingin reaction and possible ultimate contol oteventssknown as: acTesching BeAnalysis C-Precleting D-Researan Ans _32-Personshaveto engage nsome productive task out of which something tangible can becrestedin:= A-Seminar {8-Symposium C-workshop DeDenate as 58. The most Important taskin teaching is ‘A-Giving assignments and evauatingit [beProviing experiences fore lnanar towers nollie dlavelopment (C>Maintining disciplinein chile D-Givingsufficent ari Correct nswer:-Option-8 34 Remedial Teahingisa process onstruction sven ater ‘A-Summative Evaluation B-Soncorsizes Testing (C-Formative Evaluation D-Diagrostic Testing Correct Answer Option-D 35.The state within person or animal that dive behaviour towards somecommongoals AcMativation B-Set Actuation (CoAdjustment| Deattnuce Correct Answer:-Option-& £36. Which among the followings learner elated factor? ‘A-Ditfiulty ofthe task BeLengthof the task CoMaturation D-Dietbution of Practice Correct Answer-Ontion-C {37.\Whichof the following canbe taken as eetion of meaningful earning? ‘Ac High scoreinthe amination B-Highdesree of retention (C-bit reall Abily to transerknowedgeincerent situations Correct Answer:-Option-D 36: Patidpants preset tothe audlence hel views about various spect ofa selected problem or tole through speeches or proper B-Deate (C-Branstarming Symposium Ane {39.The purpose revewefrelated erature sto ‘Use heliterature fo Wetitypresent knowledge and whats known 'B-Helpin defining the problem and operational cefition CC=loentity strenatn and weakness of previous sts Deallerthe above Correct nswer:-Option-D 40. variable that can change de to theattion of another varable shown as ‘A-Dependent variable B-Eetraneous variable (Ceindependent variablere Comect answer Option. 423, The method otcnlecting sata thraugn abeervation ansexprimentstios ormblation anatestingethypetesle iscaled ‘AcEmplcal method B- Observation method (C-Seentne metho D-Case study Comect Answer: Oation.¢ “42 Feststep in researc ls ‘A loentiteation of problem ‘Survey ofrelatediterature (C-Findingmethodology 1D-Fincing thesoltions Correct Answer:-Option 23, Thetypeof varable that inka cause-and-fict relationship ae called ‘A Interveing Variables Be-Independent Variables ‘C-Dependent Variables D-Extrancous Variables Correct Answer:-Option-& 44, Which of the following statements is correct? ‘AThecblectvesshoulsbestated only in astaterent form B-The objectives should be stated only in question frm ‘C-The objectives can be stated ether nthe form ofa statement or na question frm D-Noneafthe above Correct nswer:-Option-c 45, Variables ofstuayareseected curing ‘A:Datacalection B-Sampe selection (C-Stating thehypothess 'D-Scentincgennition ote problem Correct Anewer:-Option-D 46, An operational definition of atermused in thettieofaceseorch prem refers to ‘ACA defnition quoted in glossaries or dctionaies ‘B-Amost acceptable definition ofthe term (G-Acomprenensive detitionotneterm D-Acefinition tat gives meaningto the term anahelps into quantification Correct nswer:-Option-D 47 Summary ofthe Literatures ‘AcABlolograghy ‘BA description ofthe signincant nndings rom each relevant reference that the researcher searched (C-A description of the man ndings that are organized around main themes tat emergefrom iterature search D-Noneortne above Comect answer Oation-& “68, TheterAction Research was clnesby Corey eeTravers C-Dewey DsLenmenn Correct Answer:-Option-& £49,Thebest method of sampling whenever the population shomogencousis Aesteatnes B-Purposive coRanceon| D-Incidenta Comet answer Oation-c 50.Samnplingreers to ‘A-Selecing small portion of auniverse ‘B.-Selecting a large population ofa universe {C-Selecinga representative potion of apopulation Selecting smal portion of population Correct Answer-Option-D‘AInterview schedule isa research tool the study population literate, data collection using questionnaires appropriate (C-Both (1) ne (2) Neither 1} nr (2) Correct Answer Option-8 52.5088 tandefor ‘A Statstial Package forthe Scil Sciences [Software Backagefor Soca Scences (C-Socal Progress ané Soca elnces D-Noneafthe above Correct Answer:-Option-& 58,\What aspect ofthe research report should be most concerned, when Itisnot peer reviewed? ‘AcThelength ofthe report ‘B-Te implcations or the research (C-Thecualtyofthe research D-The authorssincerty Correct Anewer:-Option-© 54. Whichofthefollowingisnot aform of qualitative research? ‘AcEtnnography B-Be post facto research (c-Case study 1D Prenomenslegcal inquiry Correct answer:-Option-8 35,\Who popularized action research? acaba Lack ‘B-Ken Soringer (C-Stephen M Corey D-Louisconen Comect Answer: Oation:© 56 Longtucinal studies investigate: ‘Different subjects over time '-Diferent subjects tthe sametime (C-Same subjects at iferent eels Same subjects overtime Correct Answer:-Option-D 57. Assessment used to moritor leering progress duringinstucton ‘AssFormativeseazemant ‘B+ Summative assessment (C-Progrosticassessment b-cce Correct Answer Option: 58, What s meant by Retro-2ctivetnhibtion? ‘A-Failyret recall nen learned things by the influence teary earring, B-Falluceto assindatenen learning {C-Foilreto recall eater lemming ueto the interference new earning (D-Fatureto adjust with the new learinghy thelnterference of envionment Correct Answer:-Option-C 59. Drive Reduction Theory of LearingisFermulated by ‘AcThorndike E:Paviow Skinner D-H Correct Answer Option-D 60, Relnforemant is major pencil in ‘AcHumaniem B-Peychonsnatsis (c=Constuctiviem Behaviours Correct Answer:-Option-D 62. The personality of teachers influence the prsonalty of students through a process of ‘A Observation eImitation (c=-Poycho-osmosis De-Comparison‘Correct Answer:- Option-C The nest teacher sone wholecanebl ot ‘calving good resuit Beinspringthe students to learn {C=compiting ne topicin time Dshalpingthestucents in preparingnotes as {63+Learningby Doing’ prnapets eectedin, ARealin Belden (c-Pragmatism Naturalism Aone {644m native reasoning.one proceeds trom ‘Ac patil to general ‘be generata paricalar (C-rationalto empirical Deneneattheee Ansa (65: Which ofthe fllowingis projective sic fr teaching? ‘Sti nade B-Working mode! Chars D-Sikdes Ans 66:-The most slniicant system of evaluations ‘A-Formative evaluation ‘B-Sumrative evaluation (C=Continuous and comprehensive evaluation Continuous evaluation osc 67 Characteristics of descriptive research stuces are ‘A.-They do not involve hypothesis formulation anatesting They use logical methods of inductive deductive ressoningte arrveat generalisations C-Theynever employ methods ofrandomization in sampling _D-The variables and procedures aenet described accurately and completely ror 68:-Concitons or characteristics thatthe experimenter manipulates or controls in his orher attempt to ascertain thelr clatlonship to ‘observed phenomena ae calle ‘Aslndependent variables 'B:-Dependent variables (C=Confounding variables D:-Noneafthese Aas 6: Types of experimental valiity are ‘Ac Content and construct valiy Br Statistica vay C-Internalvaliity D-Interna vaity externa vai, statistical vaiotyanaconstruc vaiity AnD 70-Quatatve research focuses. ‘In-depth interview ony [B- Observations eniy {C=-Dooument analysis in-depth interview and observations Document analysisonly ans 74 rovabiy based sapling methods ‘ac Steatines sampling B-Purposive sampling C-Rancem sampling D-suagementsamping Ansa 72-Understanding the meaning ofthe words known as78:-Whlch one ofthe followings not coming under the category of descriptive research? ‘A-Survey esearch [BeAsseesmentrsearch (C-Historcal research D-Aetion esearch AnD 74: Kohlber’stheoryof moral developments based on the works of Acfeuner BePiaget Ceygotsty D- Ausubel Anse 75: Naturalsticobsevaton's wily accepted at an ffetivetoolinthe conduct of ‘Quantitative research B-Be-postfacto research (C-Explratory research D-Mixed research Anse "76:-Twemestalage a boys 12 years and chronological ages 10 years: Whats the IQ ofthis boy? 4100 B120 ces D340 aos) "77Te processor detenmining ne authentic ofa source. while conductingistrical esearch isknowm 3s ‘AcExpatteiticm B-Extemateitism C-Interalrtiam D-Secondaryartiisn An "78:*Freeand compulsory education to alchildrencf the age ofsbtofourtzenyearsin sucha manner asthestate ‘mayb law, determine” - Which Article of our Constitution states this? aoneicle as Beato ss conics 5 Dearie21 Ansa 79: From the following whieh one snot an important Section ofthe esearch report? ‘As ntroduction and review oretates iterate ‘Theoretical backgroundand metnosology (C-Analyss ofdata anaconcusions Footnotes and quotations Ans D {80-The most important pedagogical implication of Gagre's stress on learinghierarchys ‘AcMaintalningiltheelgrt steps wile teaching Starting earning withthe creation of SR bonds (C=-Ensuring at each stage tht athe pre-equisites for lering nevi material are avalable [D-Aimingat the highest evel oflesering. so tha the lenmeris motivated othe fullest possible level ane tht the maximaim earning, Anse [81+ Which ofthe followings true about therelationshpetweenvaiity and reliability? ‘A:-fvalityIshigh relablty also witbenigh B-lreiity shih, vai also il be high C-Thece exists noelation between thetino DAs reliability increases, vaiity gradualy decreases Ans A ‘82-Teacher pupil Interaction inside the caceroom should ganerate AcArgutment B:Data ColeenDs Controversy Anse 8G-In order to havea efficient ain leaner should have ‘A: Opportunities tolearn only B-Requisitelevelof motivation only ‘C-Abitytoleam only D-Desred level of bility and motivation AnD ‘84:*Sparethe rod an spol the cil ives themessage that ‘Ac Juciously use te punishment in the cass 2: Corporal punishments nt acceptable (C-Undestrable behaviour must be punished D-Childen shouldbe besten with rode os: _85-Witn respect tothe development of kl, which ones the correct answer? ‘A-Ciiliren of samemental age shouki lear at thesamerate ‘Br Interactonarnong aren in ine class increases thesis (C-Group instruction falitates the lepming process 1D- Workbooks can beinvaluabelearring id Ane 86: Evaluate feacbaccn the elas ehoulsbe provicesthrougn ‘Use correction, not iis in respecte inappropriate responses [B: Provde mmecate tecoscle ‘G-Donot provide non constructive comments for evaluating activities Deallettnese Ans: _B7-Wniavof the folowing statements correct? ‘ADlscaveie are researenee B-Researches lend ta discovery (Colnvention ana Resear arerelatec D-Noneafthe above ot {88-Arescarch aie a briefreport of esearch work bases on ‘A-PrimaryDataonly ‘Secondary Dataonhy (C-Both Primary and Secondary Data D-Neneattne above Anse _89-Which ofthe followings non-probabilty sampling?” ‘Sool B>Rondom Cluster D-Stratned ror 90:-Qualtative esearch approaches have ‘AcAfocus on natural settings 'B-Concern with inductive analysis and grounded theory (C-Anemphasison process Deallthe above Ans: 94:-The ethical debates in qualitative research revolve around ‘ACovert and avert rseacch 2B: Puble'srighto know {CThesubjet’s ight to prvacy D-Allthe stove Ans: 92:The ihtof Children to have fre and compulsory education up fo the age of 14 was made a fundamental iat under Atle 228 of Inclan Constitution in 2001 2002 ©2000 1-200 as¥3-In wmich method pupils are led from particular instances to general Conckasions and itis a method of logical process and thinking ? ‘AcSourcemethod B-Deauetivemetnod C-Project method D-Inouctive etna AnD {94:-Which one's designed to convey an ea by means of arleature, humour stereotype, oversimpliication exaggeration and satire? A-Certo0n Be Poster c-Pitures DeMeaele as _95-Wnat wile calles when certain variables ar carefully controled or manipulated andthe focus son vartable relationships? ‘ac tstren Researen Experimental Research C-QuasiResearch DAction Research Aone 96: Which s the oidest teaching method given by the phllosephy of idalism? AcLectire Method B-Project Method (C-Problem solving Method :Sourse Metres Ansa 97, \Whatis one tailed testo significance? ‘Actestingtne non dvctonal nypetnesis B-testng substantive hypothesis (C-testing the nuihypethess D-testing drectionalhypethesis Ane 96. A represertativesamplels ‘Aca randomseecton ofthe population ‘B-asamplethat accurately elects the entice population (C-any sitabiesample selected from the population Dalloftne above Ans {99:-The methods of statistics whichis used to derive conclusion about te characteristics ofthe whole with the helpofdatafecelles ‘Derivative statisti B-Descriptvestatistis CoNarative statis D:-Noneafthem Ans A 100. The sampling technique generally used when the populations fite ‘AcPurpostvesampling B.-Quotasempting (C-Systematiesaming D-Simplerandiom sampling Correct Answer:-Option-© Related Pages ‘+ eatingand Researen Aptitude + Bachlnganc Reseach Aptitude Paget 4 Teaching anc Resenren aptitude: age 2 + Ramingand Resear Aptitude: Page + Bachinganc Resear Aptitude Pages + achinganc Research Aptitude: Pages + Hehingond Reseach Aptitude Page 10 ‘+ ashingand Research Aptitude Page 11 ‘Teaching and Research Aptitude: Page 12 18 Teoching and Research Aptitude Page 13“Teaching and Research Aptitude- Page 14