SET EXAM 2012 SOLVED PAPER

1.In the teaching learning process ,the hierarchy of data,information and knowledge relate to

A.Description,strategy and principle respectively

B.Definition,practice and insight respectively

C.Perspective,approach and moral respectively

D.All of the above

Ans:D

2.Experience arises from the interaction of two principles,viz.

A.Continuity and Interaction

B.Explanation and Illustration

C.Reviewing and reinforcing

D.Questioning and counseling

Ans:A

3.Of the four pillars of learning in UNESCO’s ‘Learning;The Treasure Within’,Which is emphasized the most?

A.Learning to know

B.Learning to do

C.Learning to live together

D.Learning to be

Ans:C

4.Knowledge is valuable only in

A.A business context

B.A cultural context

C.An educational context

D.A social context

Ans:D

5.Better analytical skills and problem solving ability as well as higher levels of language acquisition and multi-tasking are observed

A.Among males

B.Among females

C.The former among males and the later among females

D.The former among females and the latter among males

Ans:C

6.For creating an effective learning environment,a teacher should be aware of the learners

(i)Socio economic status

(ii)Inhibitions

(iii)Learning style

(iv)Education of parents

A.(i) and (ii)only

B.(i)and (iii)only

C.(i)and (iv)only

D.All the four

Ans:C

7.(i)Speaking with authenticity,(ii)being humble,(iii)having a sense of humour and(iv)taking risks are certain qualities.Which of them are hallmarks of an inspiring teacher?

A.(i)only

B.(i)and(ii)only

C.(i),(ii)and(iii)only

D.All of the four

Ans:C

8.If a student is frequently coming late to class,a teacher should

A.Ignore him and proceed with the class

B.Scold him for his conduct

C.Send him out of class

D.Talk to him and try to help him to be punctual

Ans:D

9.Which of the following is an indicator of a Teacher’s Professionalism?

A.Performance

B.Availability

C.Qualification

D.Radiant energy

Ans:A

10.An effective teacher will

A.Share responsibilities

B.Emphasise the importance of grades

C.Give attention to some students

D.Give token rewards

Ans:A

11.Teaching skills can be evaluated /assessed by

A.Interviews

B.Inventories

C.Observation Scales

D.Questionnaires

Ans:C

12.Student behaviour should be moulded not by:

A.Humour

B.Negotitation

C.Punishment

D.Selective ignoring

Ans:C

13.A teacher needs to know that Learning Disability(i)is contagious(ii)can  be genetic(iii)is associated with low intelligence and/or (iv)involves developmental lag and differences

A.(i)and (ii)

B.(ii)and (iii)

C.(iii)and(iv)

D.(ii)and(iv)

Ans:D

14.The idea that the class should be a shared environment is stressed by the

A.Cognitive Development Theory

B.Field Theory

C.Theory of Social Constructivism

D.Theory of Humanism

Ans:C

15.Which of the following can be taken as a reflection of meaningful learning?

A.Gaining high scores/grades in  exam

B.The capability to transfer teaching to different needed situations

C.The ability ti recall information

D.A very high degree of retention

Ans:B

16.Madhavan is a normal boy doing his 9^th standard.Of recent,his nature has changed.He questions decisions taken,has emotional tensions and often prefers to be in the company of his friends.This is because

A.He is mentally ill

B.He is in his teens

C.He has fallen prey to some bad habits

D.He is dissatisfied with the environment at home and at school

Ans:B

17.(i)Attending (ii)Arguing

(iii)Listening

(iv)Understanding,As a teacher,which of these skills would you employ while counseling students?

A.(i),(ii)and (iii)

B.(ii),(iii)and(iv)

C.(i),(iii)and(iv)

D.(i),(ii),(iii) and(iv)

Ans:C

18.A teacher discovers that a few of her students have the ability to think critically,which means that their thoughts have

(i)Accuracy,clarity and precision and/or

(ii)Breadth,depth and logic

A.Only(i)

B.Only(ii)

C.Both(i)and(ii)

D.Neither(i)nor(ii)

Ans:D

19.A teacher who allows maximum participation of all the students in classroom activities is a ------------teacher

A.Democratic

B.Autocratic

C.Laissez-faire

D.All the above

Ans:A

20.A teacher can manage and guide his/her learners because

A.She is academically qualified for the post

B.She understands the learner’s psychology

C.Students should fear and obey the teacher

D.She is the leader of the class

Ans:A

21.The psychology of teaching and learning is a

A.Developmental science

B.Normative science

C.Pure Science

D.Social Science

Ans:D

22.In case a student from a culturally/socially backward environment is admitted in your class,what will you do?

A.Adopt ability grouping

B.Direct him to special schools

C.Make arrangements to teach him according to his needs

D.Follow normal teaching procedures

Ans:C

23.Doing Differential Assignments allow students to(i)learn their lessons at home(ii)reinforce whar they have learnt(iii)excel in what they are good at(iv)stretch their strong points and work in other areas?

A.(i)and(ii)

B.(iii)and(iv)

C.(i)and(iv)

D.(ii)and(iii)

Ans:B

24.Who among the following are experts in the field of cognition?

A.Rogers and Maslow

B.Eysenck and Bandura

C.Hilgard and Tolman

D.Piaget and Gesell

Ans:D

25.Progressive Education is associated with

A.Dewey

B.Froebel

C.Montessori

D.Spencer

Ans:A

26.Terrorism,Human Rights ,Drugs and Crime are

A.Agents of social change

B.Features of social change

C.Issues of social change

D.Characteristics of social change

Ans:C

27.Gandhi’s concept of Basic Education is best interpreted as

A.Education through a handcraft

B.Education suited for the rural population of India

C.Education for life,through life and throughout life

D.A programme of life-centered education

Ans:C

28.The best philosophy for education in the modern world is

A.Idealism

B.Naturalism

C.Pragmatism

D.Eclectism

Ans:D

29.Tahula Rasa is

A.An epistemological theory

B.A metaphysical theory

C.An axiological theory

D.None of the above

Ans:A

30.Education Guarntee Scheme and Alternate Innovative Education are

A.Formal education programmes

B.Non-formal education programmes

C.Informal education programmes

D.Collaborative education programmes

Ans:B

31.The concept of Reflective Practice was first introduced by:

A.David Boud

B.David Kolb

C.Donald Schon

D.John Dewey

Ans:D

32.Flexibility,Appropriateness,Efficiency and Economy are characteristics of

A.A good research design

B.A good research tool

C.A good research topic

D.A good research variable

Ans:A

33.The most important support systems for the Concept Attainment Model of Teaching is

A.An atmosphere that promotes discussion

B.Participation of learners

C.Appropriate examples and non-examples

D.Pictures depicting concepts

Ans:A

34.Pick out the wrong statement.Computer-based teaching

A.Involves the use of computer as a teaching device

B.Is being used at different levels of education

C.Is also called computer-based /assisted instruction

D.Is an unpopular means of teaching

Ans:D

35.Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation loses its effectiveness when

A.A variety of tools are employed

B.The assessment criteria are shared with students

C.Peer and self assessments are allowed

D.Diagnostic testing is conducted

Ans:D

36.Concrete Experiencing,Reflective Observation,Abstract Conceptualisation and Active Experimentation are stages in

A.Baud’s Reflective Model

B.Gibb’s Reflective Cycle

C.Kolb’s Experimental Model

D.Greenaway’s Experimental Model
Ans:C

37(i)Diagnosis(ii)Placement(iii)Prediction(iv)Immediate Feed back –these are terms associated with Evaluation.Which among these are closely associated with Formative Evaluation?

A.(i)and(ii)only

B.(ii)and(iii)only

C.(iii)and(iv)only

D.(i)and(iv)only

Ans:D

38.Which of the following is not correct?By asking questions in class,a teacher must be able to

A.Acquire a good flair for enquiry

B.Formulate general rules

C.Stimulate curiosity

D.Promote initiative and originality

Ans:A

39.Stress is reported among students and parents with regard to the Grading  System in terms of

A.The validity and reliability of Internal assessment being conducted

B.The minimum grade that is decided upon by teachers to be recorded

C.Both (A) and (B)

D.Neither(A)nor(B)

Ans:C

40.Interaction,teamwork,individual accountability and interdependence are features of

A.Active Learning

B.Co-operative Learning

C.Direct Learning

D.Problem-based Learning

Ans:B

41.Portfolios employed for Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluaion in schools of kerala

A.Do not provide evidence of performance beyond acquisition of factual knowledge

B.Do not encourage the use of integrated activities emphasizing depth of learning

C.Do not link learning to the world around

D.Need to evolve over a prolonged period of time

Ans:D

42.A drawback of conducting Action Research in the classroom is that

A.It disrupts normal duties

B.Its findings have local applicability only

C.It has small scale focus

D.It does not result in knowledge making

Ans:B

43.Love,Peace,Freedom,Coexistence,Equal Rights,Social Progress and Human Dignity are

A.Universal Values

B.National Values

C.Traditional Values

D.Personal Values

Ans:A

44.The integral approach to education,which is based on values,proposed by

A.Aurobindo

B.Gandhi

C.Tagore

D.Vivekanada

Ans:A

45.Freud stresses the----------underlying a person’s inherent values

A.Emotional perspectives

B.Philosophical perspectives

C.Political perspectives

D.Sociological perspectives

Ans:A

46.’Values are inherent in every human being’.This is reflected in

A.Realism

B.Pragmatism

C.Naturalism

D.Idealism

Ans:D

47.Which of these are grounds for value change(i)age(ii)education(iii)gender(iv)circumstances in life?

A.(i)and(ii)

B.(i),(ii)and(iii)

C.(i),(ii),(iii)and(iv)

D.None of these

Ans:C

48.The United Nations Declarations of Human Rights entities man to

A.Rights

B.Freedom

C.Duties

D.All of these

Ans:D

49.The teaching process comprises of Preparation,Presentation and Application.Which is the next phase?

A.Assignment and Seminar

B.Testing and Grading

C.Testing and Interpretation

D.Review and Evaluation

Ans:D

50.At the Introductory stage of a teaching session,the teacher should not

A.Get the attention of students

B.Motivate students

C.Provide an overview of the day’s lesson

D.Speak impromptu

Ans:D