UGC NET 2024 Teaching Aptitude | UGC NET 2024 | Previous Year Questions - 01 | By Pooja Ma'am
Education
Introduction
Hello everyone, and welcome to the KGS UGC NET channel! I am Pooja Sharma, your UGC NET mentor, and I am excited to guide you through this platform. In our previous sessions, we covered a variety of topics related to teaching and research. If you haven't had the chance to watch those videos yet, I encourage you to do so, as they cover essential concepts that will aid your preparation.
Today, we are going to delve into previous year questions regarding teaching aptitude, extending our focus from years prior to 2023. I hope you're all ready because we will address fundamental questions that have appeared in past exams. So, let’s kick off this session with a warm good evening to all!
Before we dive deeper, I hope all of you enjoyed your Diwali vacations! How did you make use of that time? Have you managed to utilize your preparation time optimally? I invite you to share your experiences.
Additionally, I want to remind you that we have an ongoing paid batch for Paper 1, focusing on foundational content. If you haven't enrolled yet, I suggest you check it out. We’re planning to introduce a crash course soon, which will be helpful for your preparation.
It’s crucial to gear up your studies after the vacations; it’s time to focus again and take the next steps toward your goals. Whether you’re reading content or practicing solving questions, it's essential to stay on your timetable.
Teaching Aptitude Questions
Let's engage with some previous year questions now. Here’s the first question on the agenda:
The main objective of teaching is to develop:
- A) Only reasoning
- B) Only thinking
- C) Both A & B
- D) To give information
The correct answer here is C) Both A & B. Teaching aims to develop both reasoning and thinking skills in students.
Which one of the following is not included in the process of teaching?
- Instruction
- Training
- Changes
- Values
The answer is Instruction, as it is generally delivered after the processes of training and valuing are complete.
In order to understand their students, a lecture should have:
- A) Child Psychology
- B) Indications towards understanding the children
- C) Opinion of the student towards the subject matter
- D) All of the choices
The correct answer is D) All of the choices since understanding students requires all these factors.
The practical process of imparting education is:
- A) Credible, authentic, and regular
- B) Not flexible
- C) Reliable but not regular
The correct answer is A) Credible, authentic, and regular.
The main objective of teaching at a higher education level is:
- A) To prepare students to pass the examination
- B) Develop capacity to take decisions
- C) To give new information
- D) To motivate students to ask questions during lectures
The answer is B) Develop capacity to take decisions, as this reflects the essence of education at higher levels.
Each of these questions offers a glimpse into the various aspects of teaching aptitude and emphasizes the importance of effective teaching methods, understanding student psychology, and the objectives of higher education.
Key Takeaways
To summarize our discussion, here’s a brief overview of the key points and questions we covered regarding teaching aptitude.
Keyword:
UGC NET, Teaching Aptitude, Previous Year Questions, Higher Education, Student Psychology, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Objectives, Educational Training.
FAQ
Q1: What is the main objective of teaching?
A1: The main objective of teaching is to develop both reasoning and thinking in students.
Q2: What is not included in the process of teaching?
A2: Instruction is not included in the process of teaching; it is delivered after training and value formation.
Q3: Why is understanding child psychology important for teachers?
A3: Understanding child psychology helps teachers tailor their teaching strategies to the mental state and learning readiness of their students.
Q4: How should candidates prepare for UGC NET Paper 1?
A4: Candidates should engage with comprehensive study materials, practice previous year questions, and maintain a study schedule to prepare effectively.
Conclusion
As we conclude this session, remember that preparation is key to succeeding in your exams. If you have any questions or require clarification, feel free to ask in the comment section. Let's continue to meet and discuss more in our future sessions. Thank you for joining today, and good luck with your studies!
