Research done by a teacher to solve immediate classroom problems is called:
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Correct answer: (D) Action research
Explanation
Introduced in education by Stephen Corey.
DSSSB TGT / PGT · Pedagogy
Teaching Methods Previous Year Questions
10 Teaching Methods (Pedagogy) questions asked in DSSSB TGT / PGT previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.
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In a flipped classroom:
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Correct answer: (B) Students study content at home and practise in class
Explanation
Class time is used for discussion and problem solving.
The Heuristic method of teaching was advocated by:
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Correct answer: (D) H.E. Armstrong
Explanation
Learners discover answers themselves, like researchers.
The Project Method of teaching was developed by:
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Correct answer: (A) W.H. Kilpatrick
Explanation
Based on Dewey's 'learning by doing'.
Teaching computing concepts (like sorting or binary) without computers, using games and physical activities, is called:
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Correct answer: (C) Unplugged activities
Explanation
CS Unplugged makes abstract ideas concrete.
In a constructivist classroom, the teacher mainly acts as a:
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Correct answer: (B) Facilitator
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Learners construct knowledge; the teacher facilitates.
A computer science teacher uses pair programming (driver–navigator). This mainly promotes:
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Correct answer: (D) Collaborative learning
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Two learners co-create code, discussing and reviewing each other's work.
Microteaching is best described as:
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Correct answer: (C) A scaled-down teaching session with a small group and short duration
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Microteaching practises one teaching skill at a time in short cycles with feedback.
In which method of learning by work, student themselves decide objective and prepare plan
for an activity?
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Correct answer: (A) Project method
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In Kilpatrick's project method, students choose the purpose, plan, carry out and evaluate a meaningful activity themselves.
Which of the following statement is NOT correctly matched?
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Correct answer: (B) Performing art - every child should have clear view of board
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Performing arts activities need open space, such as a circle or open floor, for movement and performance. A clear view of the board is not the key requirement, so this pair is wrongly matched.
How to use these DSSSB TGT / PGT Pedagogy questions
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