Constructivism as a theory
emphasises the role of the learner in constructing his own view of the world
emphasises on memorising information and testing through recall
emphasises on the dominant role of the teacher
focuses on the role of imitation
Creative learner refers to one who is
highly intelligent
capable of scoring consistently good marks in tests
good at lateral thinking and problem solving
very talented in drawing and painting
Development of concepts is primarily a part of
intellectual development
physical development
social development
emotional development
Individual learners differ from each other in
rate of development
sequence of development
general capacity for development
principles of growth and development
The statement: 'An important precondition for the proper development of a child is ensuring her/his healthy physical development'
maybe incorrect as development varies from individual to individual
is true because physical development occupies the topmost place in the sequence of development
is true because physical development is interrelated with other domains of development
is untrue as physical development does not affect other domains of development in any way
Human development is based on certain principles. Which of the following is not a principle of human development?
Sequentiality
General to Specific
Reversible
Continuity
Centrally sponsored scheme of Integrated Education for disabled children aims at providing educational opportunities to children with disabilities in
special schools
open schools
blind relief association schools
regular schools
Which of the following statements is true about 'learning'?
Learning is effective in an environment that is emotionally positive and satisfying for the learners
Learning is not affected by emotional factors at any stage of learning
Learning is fundamentally a mental activity
Errors made by children indicate that no learning has taken place
A.
Learning is effective in an environment that is emotionally positive and satisfying for the learners
Learning is a key process in human behaviour. Learning is a change in behaviours, influenced by the previous behaviour. Learning includes any relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of practice and experience.
The main purpose of assessment should be
to measure the achievement of learners
to decide if a student should be promoted to the next class
to diagnose and remedy gaps in learning
to point out the errors of the learners
Helping learners recapitulate or recall what they have already learnt is important because
relating new information to prior knowledge enhances learning
it is an effective way of revising old lessons
it enhances the memory of learners thereby strengthening learning
it is a convenient beginning for any classroom instruction