Pedagogy MCQS for SST TGT FGEI (Free PDF)

Which of the following is a characteristic of a “learning-focused” classroom management approach?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "learning-focused" classroom management approach?

A. Focus only on compliance

B. Focus on creating conditions for academic engagement

C. Focus on punishment only

D. Focus on competition only

Correct answer is: B. Focus on creating conditions for academic engagement

Which of the following is an example of a “specific praise” statement?

Which of the following is an example of a "specific praise" statement?

A. Good job

B. Nice work

C. Thank you for raising your hand before speaking

D. You did great

Correct answer is: C. Thank you for raising your hand before speaking

What is the term for the degree to which classroom rules and consequences are applied equally to all students?

A. Consistency

B. Flexibility

C. Adaptability

D. Subjectivity

Correct answer is: A. Consistency

What is the term for the unwritten rules and expectations in a classroom?

A. Formal curriculum

B. Hidden curriculum

C. Lesson plan

D. Syllabus

Correct answer is: B. Hidden curriculum

What is the primary benefit of using “nonverbal signals” for classroom management?

What is the primary benefit of using "nonverbal signals" for classroom management?

A. They are less disruptive than verbal interventions

B. They are louder than words

C. They confuse students

D. They require no training

Correct answer is: A. They are less disruptive than verbal interventions

Which of the following is a key benefit of establishing clear routines at the beginning of the school year?

A. Increased student anxiety

B. More time spent on discipline

C. Reduced misbehavior and more time for instruction

D. Less student independence

Correct answer is: C. Reduced misbehavior and more time for instruction

Which of the following strategies promotes a sense of belonging in the classroom?

A. Ignoring student interests

B. Using student names and showing interest in their lives

C. Focusing only on academics

D. Competition without support

Correct answer is: B. Using student names and showing interest in their lives

Which of the following is a key element of the “Responsive Classroom” approach?

Which of the following is a key element of the "Responsive Classroom" approach?

A. Strict discipline only

B. No rules

C. Morning meeting and logical consequences

D. Ignoring social-emotional learning

Correct answer is: C. Morning meeting and logical consequences

Which theorist is known for the concept of “With-It-Ness” in classroom management?

Which theorist is known for the concept of "With-It-Ness" in classroom management?

A. Jacob Kounin

B. B.F. Skinner

C. Haim Ginott

D. Lee Canter

Correct answer is: A. Jacob Kounin

What does “Momentum” refer to in Kounin’s classroom management theory?

What does "Momentum" refer to in Kounin's classroom management theory?

A. The speed and flow of lessons

B. The teacher's awareness of the classroom

C. The ability to manage multiple events

D. The engagement of all students

Correct answer is: A. The speed and flow of lessons

What is the primary purpose of “anticipating problems” in classroom management?

What is the primary purpose of "anticipating problems" in classroom management?

A. To prevent disruptions before they occur

B. To punish students after misbehavior

C. To ignore minor issues

D. To blame students for disruptions

Correct answer is: A. To prevent disruptions before they occur

What is the term for the ability to handle multiple classroom events simultaneously according to Kounin?

A. With-It-Ness

B. Smoothness

C. Overlapping

D. Momentum

Correct answer is: C. Overlapping

What does “Whining” as a type of temperament indicate?

What does "Whining" as a type of temperament indicate?

A. Extreme agitation

B. Protesting and high-pitched loudness

C. Low intensity slow response

D. Aggressive behavior

Correct answer is: B. Protesting and high-pitched loudness

Which conflict resolution method involves both parties agreeing to a third party’s decision?

Which conflict resolution method involves both parties agreeing to a third party's decision?

A. Mediation

B. Arbitration

C. Conciliation

D. Litigation

Correct answer is: B. Arbitration

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective classroom manager?

A. Inconsistent rule enforcement

B. Reactive rather than proactive

C. Clear expectations and routines

D. Frequent yelling and punishment

Correct answer is: C. Clear expectations and routines

Which of the following is an example of a “natural consequence” in logical consequences model?

Which of the following is an example of a "natural consequence" in logical consequences model?

A. Detention for being late

B. Losing recess for incomplete homework

C. Feeling cold after forgetting a jacket

D. Extra homework for talking

Correct answer is: C. Feeling cold after forgetting a jacket

What is the term for the method in Behavior Modification where reinforcement is discontinued to stop a behavior?

A. Shaping

B. Extinction

C. Fading

D. Chaining

Correct answer is: B. Extinction

What is the primary goal of Behavior Modification in classroom management?

A. To punish all undesirable behavior

B. To reinforce desirable behavior and reduce undesirable behavior

C. To ignore all student behavior

D. To reward every student equally

Correct answer is: B. To reinforce desirable behavior and reduce undesirable behavior

What does “scaffolding” in classroom management refer to?

What does "scaffolding" in classroom management refer to?

A. Building physical structures in the classroom

B. Providing support that is gradually removed as students become more independent

C. Punishing students for mistakes

D. Grouping students by ability

Correct answer is: B. Providing support that is gradually removed as students become more independent

What is the primary role of the teacher in the “Logical Consequences” model?

What is the primary role of the teacher in the "Logical Consequences" model?

A. To assign arbitrary punishments

B. To help students understand the connection between behavior and outcomes

C. To ignore student behavior

D. To reward all students equally

Correct answer is: B. To help students understand the connection between behavior and outcomes

Which of the following is an Overt Approach to classroom management?

A. Proactive Teacher Movement

B. Allowing students to take responsibility

C. Purposeful movement around the classroom

D. Both A and C

Correct answer is: D. Both A and C

Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal intervention strategy?

A. Giving a detention

B. Calling a student's name

C. Making eye contact with a misbehaving student

D. Sending a student to the principal

Correct answer is: C. Making eye contact with a misbehaving student

Which theorist is associated with Operant Conditioning in classroom management?

A. B.F. Skinner

B. Jacob Kounin

C. Haim Ginott

D. Rudolf Dreikurs

Correct answer is: A. B.F. Skinner

Which of the following is an effective strategy for managing a talkative class?

A. Yelling at students

B. Increasing the pace and engagement of instruction

C. Ignoring the talking

D. Sending students to the office

Correct answer is: B. Increasing the pace and engagement of instruction

Which strategy is most effective for preventing disruptions in the classroom?

A. Reacting impulsively to misbehavior

B. Ignoring minor infractions

C. Addressing issues promptly and calmly

D. Using fear-based tactics

Correct answer is: C. Addressing issues promptly and calmly