TEACHING APTITUDE / ART OF TEACHING - DETAILED NOTES
Comprehensive Notes for STET / CTET / TGT / PGT Exams
Table of Contents
- 1. Concept and Nature of Teaching
- 2. Characteristics of a Good Teacher
- 3. Teaching Methods and Approaches
- 4. Learner and Learning Process
- 5. Teaching Aids and ICT in Teaching
- 6. Evaluation and Assessment
- 7. Communication in Teaching
- 8. Professional Ethics of Teachers
1. Concept and Nature of Teaching
Teaching is a process of guiding, facilitating, and inspiring learners to acquire knowledge, skills, and values.
It is both an art and a science: art in creativity and science in systematic approach.
Levels of Teaching:
1. Memory Level - Focus on rote learning.
2. Understanding Level - Learner comprehends meaning and concept.
3. Reflective Level - Highest level involving reasoning and problem-solving.
MCQs:
1. Teaching is best described as:
a) Process of learning
b) Process of instruction
c) Both a and b
Answer: c
2. Characteristics of a Good Teacher
A good teacher inspires and motivates students towards learning and growth.
Key Qualities:
- Subject mastery
- Patience and empathy
- Effective communication
- Moral integrity and discipline
- Adaptability and innovation
MCQs:
1. Which of the following is not a quality of a good teacher?
a) Rigidness
b) Patience
c) Punctuality
Answer: a
3. Teaching Methods and Approaches
Different teaching methods are adopted according to learner needs and objectives.
Common Methods:
- Lecture Method
- Demonstration Method
- Discussion Method
- Project Method
- Problem-Solving Method
Modern Approaches:
- Constructivist Approach
- Learner-centered Approach
- Blended Learning
MCQs:
1. Who developed the Project Method?
a) Kilpatrick
b) Dewey
c) Bloom
Answer: a
4. Learner and Learning Process
Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience and training.
Factors Affecting Learning:
- Motivation
- Intelligence
- Environment
- Teaching Methods
- Interest and Attention
Theories of Learning:
- Behaviorism (Skinner)
- Cognitivism (Piaget)
- Constructivism (Vygotsky)
MCQs:
1. According to Skinner, learning is based on:
a) Trial and Error
b) Reinforcement
c) Insight
Answer: b
5. Teaching Aids and ICT in Teaching
Teaching Aids are materials used to enhance teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes.
Types:
1. Visual Aids - Charts, Models, Maps
2. Audio Aids - Radio, Tape Recorder
3. Audio-Visual Aids - Television, Computer, Smartboard
ICT in Teaching:
Use of digital tools and internet to make learning interactive and effective.
MCQs:
1. ICT stands for:
a) International Communication Technology
b) Information and Communication Technology
Answer: b
6. Evaluation and Assessment
Evaluation measures the achievement of learning objectives.
Types:
- Formative Evaluation - During learning process
- Summative Evaluation - After learning process
- Diagnostic Evaluation - Identify learner weaknesses
MCQs:
1. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) was introduced by:
a) NCF 2005
b) NEP 2020
c) Kothari Commission
Answer: a
7. Communication in Teaching
Communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, and information effectively.
Types of Communication:
- Verbal
- Non-verbal
- Visual
Barriers in Communication:
- Noise, Misinterpretation, Cultural differences
Effective classroom communication involves feedback and interaction.
MCQs:
1. The most effective communication is:
a) One-way
b) Two-way
Answer: b
8. Professional Ethics of Teachers
Professional ethics refer to moral principles guiding the behavior of teachers.
Key Principles:
- Integrity and honesty
- Commitment to students and society
- Professional growth and accountability
- Respect for colleagues and diversity
MCQs:
1. A teacher's main ethical responsibility is towards:
a) Students
b) Government
c) Institution
Answer: a
