UGC NET 2024: Top UGC NET Teaching Aptitude Questions and Answers for UGC NET June 2024

s an aspiring teacher, preparing for the UGC NET June 2024 (National Eligibility Test) exam can be a daunting task. One of the essential components of this exam is the Teaching Aptitude section, which tests your understanding of various teaching principles, methods, and philosophies. To help you ace this section, we've compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions and their corresponding answers. Let's dive in!

Introduction

The teaching profession is a noble and rewarding career that requires a deep understanding of the art of imparting knowledge effectively. The UGC NET Teaching Aptitude section aims to assess a candidate's aptitude for teaching, including their ability to understand and apply various teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and ethical considerations.

By mastering the concepts covered in this section, you'll not only increase your chances of success in the UGC NET June 2024 exam but also lay a solid foundation for your future as an educator.

Q1) According to Dewey, education is a:

A. Social Need

B. Personal Need

C. Psychological Need

D. Theoretical Need

Q2) The most important challenge before a teacher is:

 A. To maintain discipline in the classroom

 B. To make students do their homework

 C. To prepare question paper

 D. To make teaching learning process enjoyable

Q3) In the ancient education system, teachers applied some psychological principles in education, especially to young children from pre-school age to adolescence. They recognized the role of

 A. Gurukul type of education

 B. Convent system of schooling

 C. Sense and perception in teaching and learning

 D. All of these

Q4) Teachers should study educational philosophy because

 A. They do not know it.

 B. They do not have their own philosophy

 C. Philosophy is the backbone of all disciplines D.

 D. They may improve their work by clarifying their own philosophy

Q5) A teacher can help an adolescent to overcome his special problems and help him adjust to the environment. Which of the following attitudes should he not make?

A. He should impart right information about sex.

 B. He should redirect the energies of the adolescent to fruitful channels through sports and other constructive activities.

 C. He should have an unsympathetic attitude towards others.

 D. He should have right information about sex.

Q6) If you are irritated and show rashness because of the inadequate behavior of another teacher, what do you think about your own behavior?

 A. It is justified because behaviors are echo

 B. Your behavior is not good because elders have the right to behave you in this way.

 C. Your behavior is also a sign of maladjustment and so try to control yourself when you are maltreated.

 D. All of these

Q7) For formulating the curriculum, which factor is most important?

 A. Teachers ability

B. Children's capabilities and needs

 C. National ideology

 D. Social and cultural Ideals

Q8) A teacher generally asks questions to his pupils during the lecture, why? A. Are students listening the lecture attentively?

 B. To know, which student is brilliant one?

 C. To know whether the students are understanding the lecture or not.

 D. To help the students

Q9) The term 'least restrictive environment' refers to the education of the

 A. Handicapped

 B. Gifted

 C. Early Childhood Youngsters

 D. Retarded

Q10) How should a teacher behave with the students?

 A. General

 B. Father

 C. Friend

 D. Leader

Q11) Which characteristic from the following is least concerned with a teacher?

A. Command over subject matter.

 B. Respect from college management

 C. Good rapport with the students

 D. Effective verbal communication.

Q12) The best way for a teacher to introduce a new subject is by

 A. Giving a broad outline of the subject

 B. Relating it to daily life situation

 C. Relating it to previously studied subject or course material.

 D. Any of these

Q13) For better interaction with the students, the teacher's objective should be the

 A. Equitable distribution of response time

 B. Proximity C. Affirm or correct student performance

 D. All of these

Q14) A teacher commands prestige, authority, esteem and respect. He should make use of it through suggestion. He should not try to command respect through

 A. Scholarship

 B. Punishing and Creating Revolting Situation

 C. Experience
D. Tact

Q15) The major objective of education is:

 A. Reforming the society

 B. Making students disciplined

 C. Developing inherent abilities/Powers of students

 D. Making Students Followers of Teachers

Q16) The process of learning includes which of the following

 A. Synthesis and organization of the old and new experiences, resulting in a novel pattern.

 B. It includes all activities which leave permanent effect on the individual.

 C. In its simplest form, learning means acquisition, retention and modification of experience.

 D. All of these

Q17) A teacher is successful only if he

 A. Knows his subject thoroughly well

 B. Produces cent per cent result

C. Is approachable

 D. Publishes papers in journals of repute

Q18) Who can be a good teacher? One:

 A. Whose students do not need to ask questions

 B. Who answers all the questions asked by students

 C. Who never encourages children to known something not in curriculum

 D. Who always tells his/her students that from where they can get answers to their queries

Q19) Which of the following is true about Modern Annual Examination System?

A. It encourages attaining knowledge by cramming.

 B. It doesn't encourage the habit of regular study.

 C. It doesn't encourage students to attain their classes regularly

 D. All of these

Q20) The most accurate statement about teaching machines is that

 A. B. F. Skinner began the movement for their use.

 B. They were designed as an economy measure to replace teachers.

 C. They are not as efficient as teachers in reinforcing responses

 D. They can be used for all learning programmes

By thoroughly understanding and practicing these questions, you'll be better prepared to tackle the Teaching Aptitude section of the UGC NET exam. Remember, effective teaching requires not only subject knowledge but also a deep understanding of pedagogical principles and strategies. Good luck with your preparation!