Principles and Practice of Teaching
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1. Which of the following views is held by educators who believe that teaching is a science?
A. Researches on teaching follow the scientific principle
B. Teaching involves specific laws and principles
C. Teaching can be viewed as a discipline which requires extensive study.
D. The role of teachers are similar to the role of scientist
2. Which of the following views is held by educators who believe that teaching is an art?
A. Effective teachers have natural instincts for teaching
B. Effective teachers have several artistic displays on their walls
C. Effective teachers coordinate their classroom activities every well
D. Effective teachers have good behavior.
3. Which of the following skills is the most important for effective teachers?
A. Decision taking
B. Visual illustrations
C. Identifying difficult pupils
D. Changing tasks
4. Which of the following factors is the most crucial in planning instruction?
A. The school management practices that exist.
B. The number of teachers available to deliver instruction
C. The nature of school plant and equipment
D. The entering behavior of the pupils
5. The three main parts or elements of instruction are….
A. Introduction, body and conclusion
B. Planning implementation and evaluation
C. Planning, executing, and monitoring
D. Design, development and implementation
6. Which of the following is NOT a factor in planning instruction?
A. The instructor
B. Performance assessment
C. Instructional procedure
D. Instructional objectives
7. Which document helps the teacher to know in advance the amount of work he has to do each term, week and day?
A. Instructional plan
B. Syllabus
C. Scheme of work
D. Lesson notebook
8. What kind of lesson is used to teach formulae, laws and principles?
A. A developmental lesson
B. An inductive or deductive lesson
C. An appreciation lesson
D. A skill lesson
10. Which of the following is the greatest benefit of the activity method
A. It gives children the chance to exert physical energy
B. It enables children to practice what they learn
C. It enables children to talk about the things they learn
D. It makes children live in a world of their own
11. In younger children, learning through play is beneficial because it
promotes……….
A. Child Interaction with teacher
B. Child maturation as they exercise
C. Child learning through experimentation
D. Child participation in learning decisions
12. One benefit of using games in teaching is…..
A. To practice a skill taught
B. To develop the competitive spirit in education
C. To develop children’s self confidence
D. To create cooperation in learning
13. Which method of teaching is used when children are made to act out can better understand actions and events they are learning about?
A. Educational games
B. Simulations
C. Discovery learning
D. Inquiry learning
14. Which of the following is most important in problem solving?
A. The teacher’s commitment to find a solution to the problem
B. The action the child put up in solving the problem
C. The questions the child will ask about the problem
D. The kind of thinking the child develops about the problem
15. Which of the following names is most appropriate for the project and problem-solving methods of teaching?
A. Teacher-centered methods
B. Didactic methods
C. Group methods
D. Pupil- centered methods
16. Which of the following methods of teaching relies more on the experience of the pupil?
A. Discovery method
B. Reception method
C. Lecture method
D. Expository method
17. Which of the following methods of teaching involves collecting and organization of information
A. Expository method
B. Socratic dialogue
C. Problem solving methods
D. Discussion
18. Which of the following activity methods requires pre-activity and post-activity discussions?
A. Problem solving
B. Field trips
C. Buzz method
D. Lecture method
19. Which of the following methods of teaching follows the scientific method of investigation most?
A. Discovery method
B. Project method
C. Brainstorming method
D. Scientific teaching method
25. If a teacher desires to help pupils to construct their own meanings to what they are learning, then the appropriate method to use is the Methods.
A. Demonstration
B. Case Study
C. Lecture
D. Discussion
26. There are two forms of discussion in teaching. These are known as
A. Whole class and roundtable
B. Debates and panel
C. Plenary and presentation
D. Small group and whole class
27. When does “feedback” occur in the lesson?
A. Only when a lesson has been supervised
B. Only after an exercise has been marked
C. Throughout the lesson
D. Following closure activities
28. The type of board on which cut-outs and pictures can be stuck for the purpose of teaching in class is known as..
A. Bulletin
B. Flannel board
C. Chalk board
D. Sticker board
29. Which of the following is the best definition for a class exercise?
A. A task given to pupils on a physical education field
B. A question or set of questions given to pupils to answer for practice
C. A short test to be given to pupils in class and to be exchanged and marked
D. A question or set of questions given to pupils and need not to be marked
30. One benefit of using instructional materials is that they…….
A. Make it better for the teacher to sequence teaching
B. Make the teacher pass on the work to the pupils
C. Enable pupils to communicate with each other and teacher
D. None of the above
37. What is the main reason for the use of the activity methods in teaching primary school children?
A. They are crucial to learning
B. They make children hardworking
C. Children can be engaged for a long time
D. The child has an inner desire for activity
38. Which principle of learning is being applied when a teacher provides similarities between old and new topics in the course of teaching?
A. Multiple response
B. Mental set
C. Analogy
D. Partial activity
39. Which of the following methods of Instruction most emphasizes the organization and sequencing of information?
A. Discussion
B. Inquiry
C. Expository
D. Simulation
40. What was the name of the great philosopher who has been associated with the questioning technique in teaching?
A. Herbert
B. Aristotle
C. Quintilian
D. Trial and error
41. Another name for reception learning is….teaching
A. Expository
B. Discovery
C. Hierarchical
D. Trial and error
42. Which of the following definitions of teaching is most suitable?
A. “The art of imparting ideas into somebody who does not now about them”
B. “The activity of helping learners in a classroom to gain knowledge”
C. “The actions of someone who is trying to assist others to reach their potential”
D. “The informal activity of inculcating skills and values into young minds”
51. The term given to activities that are carried out in the classroom on a daily basis is
A. Daily
B. Scheduled
C. Routine
D. Regular
52. The effective teaching of new concepts, relationship or principles depends on the ability of teacher to use……..
A. Clear speech
B. Body language
C. Examples
D. Interaction
53. Multi grade teaching is a situation where…………
A. Several teachers handle different subjects in the same class
B. Seminars are held for pupils in all classes in the same school
C. One teacher teaches pupils of different classes at the same time
D. Children who excel are made to skip one grade to a higher one
54. Which of the following strategies is most useful when you are introducing a new topic?
A. Lecture
B. Discussion
C. Case study
D. Drill
55. A small group technique of teaching that is used to foster positive interdependence among pupils as they work and learn together is known as ……….
A. Dyad learning
B. Buzz groups
C. Task groups
D. Co-operative learning
56. Which of the following is a simulation technique in teaching?
A. Case study
B. Field trip
C. Demonstration
D. Task learning
57. Which of the following is a purpose of lesson evaluation?
A. To find out if the objectives have been achieved
B. To compare pupils performance
C. To determine the characteristics of learners and content
D. To identify the appropriate instructional materials to use
58. What is the first step in the traditional lesson structure proposed by the great educator called Herbat?
A. Explain new materials to pupils
B. Give pupils orientation to the lesson
C. Question pupils
D. Revise previous knowledge
59. What is the first step in the current lesson structure proposed by the educational psychologist called Slavin?
A. Explain new materials to pupils
B. Give pupils orientation to the lesson
C. Question pupils
D. Revise previous knowledge
60. Which one of the following factors is crucial in using rewards and praise in motivating pupils in a lesson?
A. Varying the praises and rewards
B. Ensure that everyone gets a fair share
C. Praise all correct responses
D. Consider gender in distributing praises
61. Study this question carefully. “What is the cause of the harmattan we experience between November and January “? What type of question is this?
A. Productive
B. Probing
C. Convergent
D. Divergent
63. What is the name given to the kind of questions the aim at improving or expanding a pupil’s initial response?
A. Convergent
B. Divergent
C. Productive
D. Probing
64. The effective teaching of new concepts, relationship or principles depends on the ability of teachers to use………
A. Clear speech
B. Body language
C. Examples
D. Interaction
65. Which of the following best defines an educational game?
A. Competitive activity in the classroom
B. An educational activity with the intention to amuse pupils
C. An educational activity involving two or more pupils
D. An educational activity with a goal, rules and fun
66. Which of the following methods of teaching requires pupil planning?
A. Problem solving
B. Discussion
C. Case study
D. Role play
68. Which of the following ideas explains teaching as an art?
A. The existing of a step by step procedure
B. The involvement of people to whom knowledge is imparted
C. The involvement of instincts in imparting knowledge
D. Evoking peoples interests you impart knowledge
69. Instruction has three legs. These are planning, evaluation and
A. Dissemination
B. Activity
C. Discussion
D. Implementation
70. Which of these should be the first factor to consider when planning instruction?
A. Instructional procedure
B. Entering behavior
C. Performance assessment
D. Instructional objectives
71. Which of the following is a reason for the teacher to acquire instructional skills?
A. To organize routine activities
B. To make efficient use of lesson delivery time
C. To effectively confer with parents on children’s problem
D. To ensure harmony in the school
72. Which of the following is a characteristic of discovery learning?
A. The teacher organizes learning and presents it to pupils
B. The pupils work individually to solve a problem
C. The pupils are required to organize the information themselves
D. All of the above
75. Which one of the following is a true characteristic of the project method?
A. It results in the creation of something tangible
B. It involves a long term activity usually covering a school term
C. It employs a trial and error approach to arrive at a solution
D. A project does not need to end successfully, but learning still occurs from the process
76. Which of the following methods most encourages pupil to pupil interaction in teaching?
A. Project methods
B. Problem-solving method
C. Role playing method
D. Case study method
77. In which types of field trips are pupils made aware of the tasks they are going to perform?
A. Organized field trips
B. Structured field trips
C. Teacher-led field trips
D. The expository method
78. The teaching method whereby the teacher leads pupils through carefully planned sequence of activities to arrive at learning is known as
A. The deductive method
B. Guided discovery method
C. The lesson method
D. The expository method
79. Which of the following is a characteristic of the lecture method of teaching?
A. The learners do not ask questions
B. There is no use of instructional materials
C. There is no interaction whatsoever between pupils
D. None of the above
80. Which of the following is the most important feature of the teacher-led discussion method of teaching?
A. The teacher has a specific point of view and wants pupils to discuss it
B. The teacher engages the pupils in talking freely about a lesson topic lead their discussions.
C. The teacher puts pupils into groups, then gives each group a topic and goes round to
D. Low and high order questions
81. Which of the following is not a known classification of teacher’s questions in a lesson?
A. Specific and general questions
B. Convergent and divergent questions
C. Narrow and broad questions
D. Low and high order questions
82. Which of the following is best defined by the statement “a process by which information, skills or concepts are communicated from the teacher to pupils”?
A. A morning assembly
B. A teaching method
C. A lesson
D. None of the above
83. One explanation of child-centred learning is that A. Children’s needs should determine what is to be learnt
B. It is an over sentimental attitude towards children
C. The subject to be learnt should be considered
D. The teacher’s knowledge of the subject-matter is important
84. One characteristic of good teaching is to
A. Severely punish learners who misbehave in class B. Be stern on pupils
C. Take absolute control of the learning process
D. Be very lively and friendly to learners
85. All the following are types of non-verbal communication except
A. Body movement
B. Gestures
C. Head movement
D. Speaking
86. The acquisition of instructional skills will help reduce misbehavior of pupils, because the enlightened teacher
A. Can punish the pupils
B. Can occupy the children in play activities
C. Will adequately engage the pupils
D. Will drive the pupils from the class
87. One disadvantage of individualized teaching is that
A. Pupils learn to be independent and responsible
B. It allows the teacher to set exercises for all students
C. It is most suitable for reading lessons
88. The first stage in problem solving is
A. Defining the problem by explaining it
B. Generating several alternative solutions
C. Selecting possible solution
D. Putting selected solutions to work
89. Another name of small group is
A. Dalton plan
C. Individuals
D. Whole class
90. Which of the following is not a feature of co-operative learning?
A. It is characterized by face to face interaction
B. It develops individuality in the learner
C. It leads to the development of social skills
D. There is positive interdependence
91. In a lesson about the hospital in basic 1, the teacher prepared two pupils, one to act and speak like a doctor to behave like a patient. The teaching method involved here is
A. Forum
B. Game
C. Pantomime
D. Role play
92. The method involved in a process in which the teacher wrote and explained some mathematical examples on the chalkboard is
A. Demonstration
B. Game
C. Role play
D. Simulation
93. What method is involved in a grammar lesson in which the teacher guides her pupils to make simple statements in which all words of action are underlined to lead a conclusion that the underlined words are verbs?
A. Deductive method
B. Demonstration method
D. Problem solving method
94. One advantage of the expository methods is that it
A. Is motivational B. Offers a rigid structure
C. Promotes high retention
95. The type of field trips that pupils are made aware of the tasks they are going to perform is
A. Organized field trips
B. Purposeful field trips
C. Structure field trips
D. Teacher-led field trips
96. The method that most encourages pupil to pupil interaction in teaching is
A. Case study method
B. Problem-solving method
C. Project method
97. Which one of the following is a true characteristic of the project method?
A. A project does not need to end successfully, but learning still occurs from the process
B. It employs a trial and error approach to arrive at a solution
C. It involves a long term activity usually covering a school term
D. It results in the creation of something tangible.
98. Which one of these is a principle of the project method of teaching?
A. The project must be related to the school community
B. The project must not be forced on the school community
C. The teacher needs to constantly a direct the process of the project
D. The time must span the term for the project to be fully completed
99. The classroom interaction in which the learner is most likely to be passive is
A. Group Interaction
B. Group project
C. Individual interaction
D. Whole class interaction
100. One characteristic of discovery learning is that
A. The pupils are required to organize the information themselves
B. The pupils need not consult the teacher
C. The pupils work individually to solve a problem
D. The teacher organizes learning and presents it to pupils
101. The first factor to consider when planning instructions is
A. Entry behavior
B. Instructional objectives
C. Instructional procedure
D. Performance assessment
102. The name given to factual, empirical, productive and evaluative questions is
A. Didactic questions
B. Domain based questions
C. Mental operation questions
D. Specific questions
103. Which of the following is not a known classification of teacher a questions in a lesson is
A. Convergent and divergent questions
B. Low and high order questions
C. Narrow and broad questions
D. Specific and general questions
104. The type of case study in which pupils are encouraged to take a stance on the case and defend it is known as
A. Critical incident study
B. Focused case study
C. Injunctive case study
D. Reflective case study
105. the most important feature of the teacher-led discussion method of teaching is whereby…………
A. The pupils raise the questions and the teacher floats them to the class for a discussion
B. The teacher engages the pupils in speaking freely about a lesson topic
C. The teacher has a specific point of view and wants pupils to discuss it.
D. The teacher puts into groups, then gives each group a topic and goes round to lead their discussions
106. The method of teaching that relles more on the experiences of the pupils is
A. Discovery method
B. Expository method
C. Lecture method
D. Reception method
117. The three main parts of instruction are planning, evaluation and ..
A. Activity
B. Discussion
C. Dissemination
D. Implementation
118. Which of the following is a feature of co-operative learning?
A. Centralized decision making
B. Establishing hierarchies of activity
C. Individual and group accountability
D. Positive independence
119. The following are laws of learning except
A. Effect
B. Exercise
C. Response
D. Readiness
120. In which of the following teaching activities is report writing required of pupils?
A. Discussion
B. Fieldwork
C. Problem solving
D. Role play
121. In which type of classroom interaction does the teacher instruct, or manage the class as one unit?
A. Individual interaction
B. Small group Interaction
C. Pairs interaction
D. Whole class interaction
122. At which stage of lesson presentation are advance organizers used?
A. Conclusion stage
B. Development stage
C. Introduction stage
D. Lesson preparation stage
123. “Teaching materials” is an alternative name for…
A. Agencies of education
B. Instructional media
C. Printed materials
D. Sources of knowledge
124. Which of the following cannot be considered as a kind of lesson?
A. Appreciation lesson
B. Development lesson
C. Multigrade lesson
D. Revision lesson
125. A good teacher must be strong in…..
A. Evaluation and assessment
B. Oral and visual communication
C. Planning and organizing
D. Subject content and delivery strategies
126. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good teacher?
A. Accepting and applying pupils suggestion
B. Being lively and friendly
C. Being sensitive to pupils needs
D. Being stern and firm
127. Which of the following is a factor to consider when seating pupils in the classroom?
A. Leaderships
B. Punishment
C. Reward
D. Visual problems
A. Instructional materials
B. Lesson plan
C. Scheme of work
D. Syllabus
129. Which of the following is not a merit of group interaction?
A. It breaks monotony of classroom teaching
B. It is flexible
C. It is time saving
D. Pupils work as a term
144. The lesson which is very ideal for the teaching of formulae, laws and principles is………lesson.
A. A developmental
B. A skill
C. An appreciation
D. An Inductive or deductive
145. The involvement of instincts in imparting knowledge, explains teaching as an art. This means that…….
A. It is like picture making
B. It is not a serious activity
C. We acquire the skill through leaning
D. We are born with the skill
146. The use of games in teaching is beneficial in practicing a skill taught. The implication is that children learn through
A. Competition
B. Dancing
C. Mathematics
D. Play
147. The teacher’s subject matter knowledge and teaching skills can be described as his……
A. Humility and respect for others
B. Love for the profession
C. Professional competence
D. Punctuality and attitude
148. The statement of knowledge and skills the teacher wants pupils to demonstrate at the end of a lesson is termed an objective. This helps
A. Administration
B. Analyze
C. Diagnose
D. Evaluation
149. Which of the following statements best defines as educational game?
A. An activity involving two or more pupils in competition
B. An activity with a goal, rules and fun
C. An activity an intention to amuse pupils
D. A competitive activity with an educational objective
150. The method of instruction that is teacher-centered is the lecture. An example is
A. Students dramatize the story of the good Samaritan
B. Students survey the market to find out about prices of tomatoes
C. Teacher tells students about “The slave trade”
D. There is a small group discussion about “The Vulture”
151. The use of activity methods in teaching primary school is useful because….
A. Children can be engaged for a long time
B. The child has a Inner desire for activity
C. They make children hard working
D. They are crucial to learning
152. One role of the teacher’s question’s during teaching is to involve pupils in the lesson.
What does this imply?
A. Pupils will be attentive
B. Pupils will be call at the teacher
C. Pupils will address their mates
D. Pupils will speak to their friends
153. One strength of the individual method of teaching is that it develops initiative and independence among pupils. What is the final goal?
A. It builds confidence
B. It develops morals
C. It instills discipline
154. Which of the following activities will be a good one after a fieldtrip?
A. Class discussion of the trip
B. Collection pupils notebooks and vetting them
C. Pupils exchanging notebooks to compare information
D. Selection individuals to report what they learnt
155. Which of the following is an important characteristic of an instructional objective?
A. It must be detailed enough so that a substitute teacher can use it
B. It must be less specific in terms of content
C. It must include examples of the teacher’s intentions
D. It must specify the condition under which pupils would display learning
156. A class exercise is defined as a question or set of question given to pupils to answer for practice.
What does this imply?
A. It is an assignment not to be marked
B. It is a field task in physical education only
C. It is a test for the pupils
D. It is any class work under teacher supervision
162. Which orientation of teaching stresses on the application of systematically tested theories and approaches?
A. An art
B. Instruction
C. Science
D. Principles
163. Indicate the factor among the following which is not a characteristic of facilitative relationship.
A. Empathy
B. Positive regard
C. Specificity
D. Trust
164. Thomas and Evans were given an assignment to work on. They made a lot of rehearsals before presenting their final work in class. Which learning principle were they applying?
A. Assimilation
B. Mental set
C. Multiple responses
D. Partial activity
165. Which role among the following is most typical of the teacher in formal teaching?
A. Counseling
B. Directing
C. Facilitating
D. Motivating
166. Mr. Amisah has been given a new class. He realizes that they have a pronunciation problem and wants to solve it. Which of the following will guide him most to solve the problem?
A. Law of effect
B. Law of exercise
C. Principles of mental set
D. Principles of multiple response
167. Which of the following is the most commonly use aid in the classroom?
A. Cardboard drawings
B. Chalkboard
C. Charts
D. Crayon
169. Which among the following is not a type of non-verbal communication?
A. Body movement
B. Gestures
C. Hissing
D. Lisping
170. Which of the following is the first step in a discovery process?
A. Alert students on different ways they can perform tasks
B. Draw students attention to the task to be performed
C. Let children determine what they want to do
D. Let children know the importance of the task
171. Which kind of play allows children to develop the attitude of waiting for their turn in activities?
A. Associative
B. Co-operative
C. Functional
D. Symbolic
172. Which principles of the project method ensures the mental and physical involvement of the learner in the lesson?
A. Activity
B. Freedom
C. Reality
D. Utility
173. Which feature of co-operative learning ensures that all learners in the group share the successes they encounter?
A. Assigned roles
B. Joint reward
C. Mutual goals
D. Shared learning
174. Mark is a new trained -teacher who wants his class members to learn how to learn from different sources and teach others. Which co-operative activity should he use?
A. Interval reviews
B. Jigsaw arrangement
C. Number heads
D. Think-pair-share
175. Which of the following best describes a dyad? ..………..
A. Co-operative group
B. Discussion group
C. Number of group put together
D. Small group with subgroups
176. Miss Janet wants to develop information gathering skills in her students, which method should she emphasize among the under listed?
A. Demonstration
B. Discussion
C. Problem solving
D. Simulation
178. Which of the following is the main difference between an excursion and fieldwork? Excursions……….
A. Are costly but fieldwork is not
B. Are far from the school but fieldwork is close to the school
C. Are for fun but fieldwork is mainly academic
D. Require permit from the district director but fieldwork does not
179. Which method of teaching should be emphasized when teaching children to apply what they learn at school to different situations?
A. Deductive teaching
B. Inductive teaching
C. Innovative teaching
D. Transductive teaching
180. Which of the following elements of communication can be most affected by distortion?
A. Channel
B. Message
C. Receiver
D. Source
SECTION B
Q1. i) Discussion any FOUR principles of instruction. For each principle, cite an
example of how it is used in the classroom
ii).Explain two reasons why the teacher’s role in the basic school classroom
iii)Explain the problem solving method of teaching
Q2.i) Describe any FOUR steps the teacher should take when using the problem
solving method to make it effective
ii) What is expository teaching?
iii) Describe the steps that the teacher should follow to make expository teaching effective
Q4. Discuss two use of EACH of the following instructional materials:
a.The chalk board
b.The flannel
c. Pictures
d. Graphic materials
e. Printed materials
Q5. a. State and describe any two classroom seating arrangements
b. State two advantages for each of the two classroom seating arrangements
c. Explain any four factors to consider in seating pupils
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