This is Set 10 of 60 in the smartvidya question bank on Teaching Aptitude (UGC NET Paper 1, Unit I). Part I: Teaching: concept, objectives and levels. This set covers Core teaching skills, microteaching cycle and related techniques.
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Set 10: Teaching Skills and Microteaching
1. Microteaching was developed in 1963 at
(a) University of London
(b) Columbia University
(c) Stanford University
(d) Harvard University
Ans. (c) Stanford University — Explanation: Microteaching was developed at Stanford University by Dwight W. Allen and his associates. [Ref: Allen, microteaching (1963)]
2. The person most associated with the development of microteaching is
(a) Robert Glaser
(b) B.F. Skinner
(c) Dwight W. Allen
(d) Ned Flanders
Ans. (c) Dwight W. Allen — Explanation: Dwight Allen and colleagues at Stanford developed microteaching as a scaled-down teaching practice technique. [Ref: Allen, microteaching (1963)]
3. Microteaching is best described as
(a) teaching without any feedback
(b) a type of lecture method
(c) a scaled-down teaching encounter focusing on one skill with a small group for a short time
(d) teaching a very large class
Ans. (c) a scaled-down teaching encounter focusing on one skill with a small group for a short time — Explanation: Microteaching reduces class size, duration and complexity to practise one teaching skill at a time. [Ref: Microteaching]
4. The usual number of pupils in a microteaching session is
(a) only one
(b) about 5 to 10
(c) about 40 to 50
(d) about 100
Ans. (b) about 5 to 10 — Explanation: A small group of five to ten pupils, often peers, is used so that the trainee can concentrate on one skill. [Ref: Microteaching]
5. The correct sequence of the microteaching cycle is
(a) feedback, plan, teach, re-plan, re-teach
(b) plan, teach, feedback, re-plan, re-teach, re-feedback
(c) teach, plan, re-teach, feedback, re-plan
(d) plan, re-plan, teach, re-teach, feedback
Ans. (b) plan, teach, feedback, re-plan, re-teach, re-feedback — Explanation: The trainee plans and teaches a short lesson, receives feedback, then re-plans and re-teaches with further feedback. [Ref: Microteaching cycle]
6. In the Indian model of microteaching, the total duration of one cycle is
(a) 20 minutes
(b) 45 minutes
(c) 60 minutes
(d) 36 minutes
Ans. (d) 36 minutes — Explanation: The Indian model allots 6 minutes each to teach, feedback, re-teach and re-feedback, and 12 minutes to re-plan, totalling 36 minutes. [Ref: Indian model of microteaching]
7. In the Indian model of microteaching, the time allotted for re-planning is
(a) 12 minutes
(b) 20 minutes
(c) 3 minutes
(d) 6 minutes
Ans. (a) 12 minutes — Explanation: Re-planning is given 12 minutes, while the other phases are 6 minutes each. [Ref: Indian model of microteaching]
8. The skill of introducing a lesson in a way that arouses students' interest is called
(a) set induction
(b) closure
(c) reinforcement
(d) probing
Ans. (a) set induction — Explanation: Set induction prepares students mentally for the lesson and creates motivation. [Ref: Teaching skills]
9. The skill of ending a lesson by summarising and linking it to future learning is
(a) set induction
(b) illustrating with examples
(c) stimulus variation
(d) closure
Ans. (d) closure — Explanation: Closure consolidates learning and gives a sense of completion. [Ref: Teaching skills]
10. Changing voice, gestures, movement and interaction patterns to sustain attention is the skill of
(a) blackboard writing
(b) explaining
(c) stimulus variation
(d) probing questions
Ans. (c) stimulus variation — Explanation: Stimulus variation prevents monotony and keeps students attentive. [Ref: Teaching skills]
11. Asking follow-up questions to lead a student from an incomplete answer to a correct and deeper one is the skill of
(a) closure
(b) set induction
(c) probing questioning
(d) reinforcement
Ans. (c) probing questioning — Explanation: Probing includes prompting, seeking clarification, refocusing and redirection. [Ref: Teaching skills]
12. Saying "Good", "Excellent" or nodding approvingly after a correct response is an example of
(a) positive reinforcement
(b) negative reinforcement
(c) punishment
(d) extinction
Ans. (a) positive reinforcement — Explanation: Verbal and non-verbal approval strengthens desirable responses. [Ref: Skill of reinforcement]
13. Which component is part of the skill of explaining?
(a) Using linking words and beginning and concluding statements
(b) Speaking without pauses
(c) Changing the topic frequently
(d) Using irrelevant statements
Ans. (a) Using linking words and beginning and concluding statements — Explanation: Clear explanations use connecting words, a clear opening and a summarising conclusion. [Ref: Skill of explaining]
14. The main purpose of microteaching is to
(a) reduce the syllabus
(b) train teachers in specific teaching skills through practice and feedback
(c) evaluate students' achievement
(d) replace regular teaching in schools
Ans. (b) train teachers in specific teaching skills through practice and feedback — Explanation: Microteaching is a teacher training technique focusing on skill development. [Ref: Microteaching]
15. Feedback in microteaching may be given through
(a) parents' meetings
(b) supervisors, peers and video recordings
(c) newspaper reviews
(d) only annual examination results
Ans. (b) supervisors, peers and video recordings — Explanation: Observers, peers and recordings allow trainees to see and correct their performance. [Ref: Microteaching]
16. The technique that bridges the gap between microteaching and actual classroom teaching is
(a) role play only
(b) brainstorming
(c) programmed learning
(d) integration of skills through link practice
Ans. (d) integration of skills through link practice — Explanation: After mastering skills separately, trainees integrate them in link lessons before regular teaching. [Ref: Link practice]
17. Simulated teaching means
(a) practising teaching in an artificial situation in which trainees play roles of teacher and pupils
(b) teaching using a computer only
(c) teaching through television
(d) teaching in a real classroom with no supervision
Ans. (a) practising teaching in an artificial situation in which trainees play roles of teacher and pupils — Explanation: In simulation, trainees role-play teacher and students to practise skills safely. [Ref: Simulated teaching]
18. A teacher writes legibly, in proper size and in a logical arrangement on the board. This is the skill of
(a) stimulus variation
(b) blackboard writing
(c) closure
(d) probing
Ans. (b) blackboard writing — Explanation: Effective board work requires legibility, proper size, spacing and organisation. [Ref: Teaching skills]
19. Which statement about microteaching is correct?
(a) It covers all skills at once in a full period
(b) It has no feedback stage
(c) It focuses on one skill at a time
(d) It needs a class of at least 40 students
Ans. (c) It focuses on one skill at a time — Explanation: Focusing on a single skill makes practice and feedback precise. [Ref: Microteaching]
20. Using suitable examples, from simple to complex and relevant to the learners, is the skill of
(a) reinforcement
(b) closure
(c) set induction
(d) illustrating with examples
Ans. (d) illustrating with examples — Explanation: This skill helps clarify concepts by linking them to familiar examples. [Ref: Teaching skills]
21. In microteaching, "re-teach" means
(a) teaching a new skill immediately
(b) teaching the same skill again to a different small group after re-planning
(c) giving the lesson to the supervisor only
(d) repeating the lesson to the same pupils without changes
Ans. (b) teaching the same skill again to a different small group after re-planning — Explanation: After re-planning in the light of feedback, the trainee teaches again, usually to another group. [Ref: Microteaching cycle]
22. The duration of the "teach" session in a typical microteaching cycle is about
(a) one full day
(b) 1 to 2 hours
(c) 40 to 45 minutes
(d) 5 to 10 minutes
Ans. (d) 5 to 10 minutes — Explanation: The teaching session is kept short, usually around five to ten minutes, so that a single skill can be observed closely. [Ref: Microteaching]
23. Redirecting a question asked by one student to another student is a component of
(a) blackboard writing
(b) stimulus variation only
(c) probing questioning
(d) closure
Ans. (c) probing questioning — Explanation: Redirection involves more students and encourages peer learning; it is part of probing and questioning skills. [Ref: Teaching skills]
24. A teacher uses silence, pauses and gestures deliberately during a lesson. These belong to the skill of
(a) stimulus variation
(b) set induction
(c) explaining
(d) closure
Ans. (a) stimulus variation — Explanation: Pauses and non-verbal cues are components of stimulus variation. [Ref: Teaching skills]
25. Microteaching is an example of
(a) a student evaluation method
(b) a school administration technique
(c) a curriculum design model
(d) a feedback-based teacher training technique
Ans. (d) a feedback-based teacher training technique — Explanation: It gives trainee teachers immediate feedback on their teaching skills. [Ref: Microteaching]
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