CTET Pedagogy Question Papers and Answers
By Team Jnaanangkur
Preparing for the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is a crucial step for aspiring teachers, and the Pedagogy section plays a pivotal role in achieving success. Pedagogy questions test your understanding of teaching methods, child development, and learning psychology. To ace this section, analyzing previous years’ question papers and answers is indispensable!
Why Previous Year Papers?
1. Understand Exam Patterns: CTET often follows a predictable structure. By reviewing past papers, you can identify recurring topics and question types.
2. Evaluate Key Topics: Focus on critical areas like child-centered learning, inclusive education, teaching strategies, and stages of child development.
3. Time Management Practice: Solve these papers in a timed manner to enhance your speed and accuracy.
Benefits of Answer Analysis
1. Learn the Correct Approach: CTET pedagogy answers are crafted to evaluate reasoning. Study why a specific answer is correct to improve conceptual clarity.
2. Avoid Common Errors: Previous papers reveal common mistakes that candidates make, helping you refine your understanding.
3. Boost Confidence: Familiarity with question styles and the rationale behind answers builds confidence for exam day.
How to Use These Resources Enthusiastically
* Create a daily or weekly schedule to practice a set number of questions.
* Treat each solved paper as a stepping stone toward your goal.
* Celebrate small wins! Solving even one tough question correctly can energize you.
* Discuss your answers and approaches with peers or mentors to gain deeper insights.
Remember, consistent practice and learning from past papers can transform your preparation. Approach your CTET journey with passion and a positive mindset, knowing that with the right tools, success is just around the corner!
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
CTET 2023 questions paper 1 with Answer
1. Dysgraphia is a :
(1) Speech disorder characterized by
stuttering and errors in articulation.
(2) Locomotor disorder characterized by
gross motor impairment.
(3) Neurological disorder characterized by
trouble in forming letters and shapes.
(4) Psychological disorder characterized by
lack of attention and impulsive
behaviour.
Answer: 3
2. The approach to educating gifted children
which moves them through curriculum at an
unusually rapid pace is known as :
(1) Differentiated instruction
(2) Enrichment
(3) Acceleration
(4) Immersion
Answer: 3
3. Teachers who are working towards inclusive classrooms :
(i) Create curriculum adaptations
(ii) Incorporate diverse perspectives
(iii) Examine their own implicit bias
(iv) See diversity as an obstacle
Which of the above are correct ?
(1) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(2) (i), (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv)
(4) (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer: 2
4. While ___________ agencies of socialisation are predominantly important in infancy,
__________ agencies of socialization also
become important in early childhood.
(1) tertiary; secondary
(2) primary; secondary
(3) secondary; primary
(4) secondary; tertiary
Answer: 2
5. According to Lev Vygotsky :
(1) Social factors influence language
development, but not cognitive
development.
(2) Cognitive development facilitates
language development.
(3) Language development and cognitive
development advance independent from
each other.
(4) Language development facilitates
cognitive development.
Answer: 4
6. At which level of Lawrence Kohlberg’s moral
reasoning, do children typically believe that
people should live up to the expectations of the society and behave in ‘‘good’’ ways ?
(1) Post-operational level
(2) Pre-conventional level
(3) Conventional level
(4) Pre-operational level
Answer: 3
7. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) :Interaction with more knowledgeable others, such as teachers and peers, can provide the necessary support and guidance to help learners develop their understanding and skills.
Reason (R) :Social interaction is a key component of learning and development.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer: 2
8. What is the main goal of ‘assessment for
learning’ ?
(1) To identify students who can be
categorised as ‘slow learners’
(2) To evaluate student performance and
assign grades
(3) To provide feedback to students that can
be used to improve their learning
(4) To compare student performance to a
standard or benchmark
Answer: 3
9. At which age can children engage in word play and like jokes and riddles that involve a play on words ?
(1) Twelve years
(2) One year
(3) Three years
(4) Seven years
Answer:4
10. Carol Gilligan has critiqued Kohlberg’s theory of moral development :
(1) from a social cognitive perspective.
(2) from a feminist perspective.
(3) for not giving adequate importance to
genetic factors.
(4) for using case study as the research
method.
Answer: 2
11. One of the main characteristics of
pre-operational thought according to Jean
Piaget is __________ which refers to the
tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation and neglect others.
(1) Causation
(2) Centration
(3) Decentration
(4) Transduction
Answer: 2
12. In early childhood, growth _____ and thinking is ________, while in middle childhood, growth ________ and thinking is _________.
(1) slows, somewhat egocentric; is steady,
logical
(2) is steady, somewhat egocentric; slows,
logical
(3) is steady, logical; slows, egocentric
(4) slows, logical; is steady, egocentric
Answer: 2
13. Which of the following is a gross motor skill ?
(1) Knitting
(2) Swimming
(3) Cutting along the outline of a circle on a
paper
(4) Cutting along the outline of a big
rectangle on a paper
Answer: 2
14. Physical growth and development follow the ____________ and _____________ principles of development.
(1) integration (simple to complex);
differentiation (complex to simple)
(2) cephalocaudal (top-down); proximodistal
(inner to outer)
(3) proximodistal (top-down); cephalocaudal
(inner to outer)
(4) differentiation (simple to complex);
integration (complex to simple)
Answer: 2
15. According to Howard Gardner, a philosopher has __________ type of intelligence and a sculptor has more __________ type of intelligence.
(1) linguistic; interpersonal
(2) spatial; intrapersonal
(3) intrapersonal; spatial
(4) interpersonal; linguistic
Answer: 3
16. Experiential learning stresses on :
(1) control of teacher on the learning of
children.
(2) the role of reinforcement in learning.
(3) importance of critical reflection.
(4) learning as a product rather than a
process.
Answer: 3
17. Which of the following is an effective method to enhance problem-solving skills in children ?
(1) Discouraging independent thinking and
focusing on declarative knowledge
(2) Encouraging them to avoid difficult
problems
(3) Providing them with ready-made
solutions to problems
(4) Giving them opportunities to brainstorm
and make intuitive guesses
Answer: 4
18. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) :Teachers should create a meaningful environment which seeks active participation and engagement of all children.
Reason (R) :All children are intrinsically motivated to learn and are capable of learning.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer: 2
19. Which of the following process
does not contribute to the course of learning ?
(1) Organization
(2) Categorization
(3) Conceptualization
(4) Decontextualization
Answer: 4
20. Which of the following is an example of a
question that requires students to reflect on
their own thinking ?
(1) What is the relationship between nouns
and verbs in a sentence ?
(2) What is the definition of a verb ?
(3) How do you change a verb to the present
tense ?
(4) How has your thinking about the use of
verbs changed since the beginning of the
class ?
Answer: 4
21. Which of the following is an example of an
internal attribution for failure ?
(1) I received a low grade because the
teacher is a tough grader.
(2) I failed the test because I didn’t study
enough.
(3) I didn’t get good marks because the
teacher was biased.
(4) I failed the test because my friends were
distracting me.
Answer: 2
22. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) : At a very early age, girls in most cultures across the world choose dolls as toys while boys prefer to play with cars.
Reason (R) :Children organize information about what is considered appropriate for a boy or a girl on the basis of what a particular culture expects and behave accordingly.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer: 2
23. As per Lev Vygotsky, ____________ plays a
significant role in the development of
conceptual abilities among children.
(1) Tangible rewards
(2) Peer collaboration
(3) Social isolation
(4) Standardized curriculum
Answer: 2
24. According to Lev Vygotsky’s theory, inner
speech :
(1) is a way for children to communicate with
an imaginary friend.
(2) is a sign of cognitive immaturity.
(3) is a sign of developmental delay.
(4) is a way for children to regulate their own
thinking.
Answer: 4
25. Four-year-old Aparna says that a button is alive because it helps tie her shirt together.
According to Jean Piaget, her thinking is
characterized by :
(1) Transductive reasoning
(2) Animistic thinking
(3) Centration
(4) Hypothetical-deductive thinking
Answer: 2
26. Which of the following is a typical
characterstic of students having autism ?
(1) Superior ability of differentiating fiction
from fact
(2) Advanced socio-emotional reciprocity
(3) Frequent repetitive and recurring
behaviour
(4) Higher level of communication skills
Answer: 3
27. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) :To facilitate critical thinking among learners, teachers should expose them to diverse situations and differing perspectives.
Reason (R) :Students learn and enrich their abilities to think critically and creatively as they engage in conversations across differences.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer: 2
28. The primary goal of learning should be :
(1) memorization of facts.
(2) becoming excellent at rote rehearsal.
(3) competing with peers.
(4) development of critical thinking.
Answer: 4
29. Children learn more effectively if a concept proceeds from :
(1) Generic to Specific.
(2) Abstract to Concrete.
(3) Complex to Simple.
(4) Rational to Empirical.
Answer: 1
30. Variability in learning styles of students :
(1) should be valued and seen as a reflection
of human diversity.
(2) should be ignored and attempts should be
made to bring uniformity in learning
styles.
(3) should not be taken into consideration
during teaching-learning process.
(4) should be seen as a barrier and hindrance
to teaching-learning process.
Answer: 1
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