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# Basic Teaching Models:

There is no basic model of teaching that augurs well for all the situations. Two contrasting models are discussed here; these models separately or in combination could be used for different course.

Instructor- centred Teaching :

Instructor-centred teaching is a conventional approach, In this method, the instructor, more or less, controls the material to learned and the pace of learning while presenting the course content to the students. The purpose of this method of learning is to acquire and memorize new knowledge or learn new skills.

Instructor-centred teaching can also be described teaching can also be described as 'pedagogical approach'. Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching. It determines 'how the teaching occurs, the approach to teaching and learning, the way the content is delivered, and what the students learn as a result of the process'.

In pedagogical approach, the learner is dependent upon the instructor for all learning, and the teacher assumes full responsibility for what is taught and how it is learned. The teacher or instructor evaluates the learning processes of the students.

# Which of the strategies in the list given below will be associated with direct teaching?
(i) Providing examples and explanation
(ii) Promoting inquiry
(iii) Focussing on concepts
(iv) Giving review and recapitulation
(v) Oering practice and feedback
(vi) Problem raising and problem-solving
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(2) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(3) (i), (iv) and (v)
(4) (iv) (v) and (vi)
Answer: (3)

# Which of the following is an example of a maximum performance test?
(1) Personality tests
(2) Projective personality tests
(3) Aptitude tests
(4) Interest and attitude scales

Answer: (3)

7. The conceptual framework in which a research is conducted is called a
(1) Synopsis of research
(2) Research design
(3) Research hypothesis
(4) Research paradigm

Answer: (2)

6. From the list given below identify those which are called Non-probability sampling procedures’:
(i) Simple random sampling
(ii) Dimensional sampling
(iii) Snowball sampling
(iv) Cluster sampling
(v) Quota sampling
(vi) Stratified sampling
Choose the correct option
(1) (i), (ii) and (Iii)
(2) (ii), (iv) and (V)
(3) (i), (iii) and 6V)
(4) (ii). (iii) and (V)

Answer: (4)

5. The performance of a student is compared with another student in which type of testing?
(1) Criterion referenced testing
(2) Diagnostic testing
(3) Summative testing
(4) Norm-referenced testing

Answer: (4)

4. Which of the learner characteristics will influence his/her perspective in a course of study?
i) Learner’s commitment
ii) Parents interest in the learner
(iii) Prior knowledge of the learner
(iv) Skill of the learner in the concerned area
(v) Family size of the learner
(vi) Socio-economic background of the family to which the learner belongs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (i) (iii) and (iv)
(2) (i), (ii) and (Iii)
(3) (iii), (iv) and (v)
(4) (iv), (v) and (vi)

Answer: (1)

3 The major characteristic of correlation analysis is to seek out
(1) Differences among variables
(2) Variations among variables
(3) Association among variables
(4) Regression among variables

Answer: (3)

2. The time-frame in which a study explores a situation or problem is also called the
(1) Reference period
(2) Age
(3) Longitudinal
(4) Retrospective time

Answer: (1)

1. A shift in attitude in respondents between two points during data collection is called
(1) Reactive effect
(2) Maturation effect
(3) Regression effect
(4) Conditioning effect

Answer: (3)