CTET Paper Structure and Teaching Aptitude Flashcards
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According to CTET, what does 'Critical Pedagogy' encourage teachers to do?
Answer: Help students question social inequalities and become active, reflective citizens
Critical Pedagogy, associated with Paulo Freire, encourages teachers to empower students to question and challenge social structures and think critically about their world.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a 'reflective teacher' as described in CTET preparation materials?
Answer: Regularly examines and improves their own teaching practices based on student outcomes and feedback
A reflective teacher continuously evaluates their own practice, seeks to understand what works for students, and adjusts their approach for continuous improvement.
The Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 stipulates which teacher-student ratio for primary classes?
Answer: 1:30
The RTE Act 2009 mandates a Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) of 1:30 for primary classes (1–5), meaning one teacher for every 30 students.
Which type of question in a CTET-style classroom assessment requires students to justify their reasoning?
Answer: Open-ended higher-order questions requiring explanation and justification
Open-ended questions that ask students to explain, justify, or analyze require higher-order thinking and reveal deeper understanding than recall-based items.
According to CTET, what is the role of 'peer learning' in the classroom?
Answer: It allows students to learn from and with each other, deepening understanding through social interaction and diverse perspectives
Peer learning leverages social interaction for educational benefit, allowing students to reinforce their own understanding by teaching others and gaining new perspectives from classmates.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice according to CTET's child-centered education principles?
Answer: Using punishment and fear to motivate learning
Using punishment and fear contradicts child-centered principles, which emphasize positive, safe, and supportive learning environments that nurture intrinsic motivation.