Pedagogy MCQs (page 75 of 100)
Learning theories, child development, motivation, philosophy of education, teaching methods, curriculum and assessment, measurement and evaluation, classroom management, guidance and counselling, inclusive education, research, planning and school leadership, and Pakistan's education system. Includes applied, scenario-based questions in the style of recent FPSC SST (General) papers. For educator, SST, ESE, lecturer and other teaching posts.
1,997 questions. Select an option to check your answer, or open "Show answer". Showing 1481–1500.
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Edgar Dale's "Cone of Experience" places at its base:
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Answer: B. Direct, purposeful experiences
The cone moves from concrete experiences at the base to abstract verbal symbols at the top.
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At the top of Dale's Cone of Experience are:
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Answer: D. Verbal symbols
Words are the most abstract form of learning experience.
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The TPACK framework describes the knowledge teachers need to combine:
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Answer: B. Technology, pedagogy and content
Mishra and Koehler proposed TPACK in 2006.
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In the SAMR model of technology integration, the highest level is:
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Answer: B. Redefinition
Ruben Puentedura's levels are substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition.
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Online learning in which students and teacher interact at the same time is called:
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Answer: D. Synchronous learning
Live video lessons are synchronous; recorded lectures and forums are asynchronous.
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A MOOC is a:
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Answer: C. Massive Open Online Course
MOOCs are online courses open to very large numbers of learners.
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Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan's first distance-learning university, was established in:
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Answer: C. 1974
AIOU was established in Islamabad in 1974.
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The "hardware approach" in educational technology refers to the use of:
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Answer: D. Machines and equipment such as projectors and computers
The software approach refers to instructional design and teaching methods.
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POSDCORB, a summary of the functions of administration, was proposed by:
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Answer: A. Luther Gulick
Planning, organising, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting and budgeting.
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The father of scientific management is:
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Answer: B. Frederick Winslow Taylor
Taylor studied work methods to increase efficiency.
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Douglas McGregor's Theory X assumes that people:
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Answer: D. Dislike work and must be controlled
Theory Y assumes that people are self-motivated and seek responsibility.
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A leadership style in which the head teacher involves staff in decision-making is:
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Answer: A. Democratic
Kurt Lewin's studies compared autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire leadership.
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Transformational leadership focuses on:
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Answer: A. Inspiring and developing people towards a shared vision
Transactional leadership is based on exchanges of rewards and penalties.
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Clinical supervision of teachers usually follows the cycle:
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Answer: B. Pre-observation conference, observation, analysis, post-observation conference
It is a collaborative process aimed at improving teaching.
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Management by Objectives (MBO) was introduced by:
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Answer: D. Peter Drucker
Managers and staff agree on goals and review progress against them.
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SWOT analysis examines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and:
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Answer: C. Threats
Schools use SWOT analysis in development planning.
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The log book of a school records:
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Answer: D. Important events in the life of the school
The attendance register and admission register are separate records.
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A researcher wants to know whether a new reading programme causes better comprehension. Which design gives the strongest evidence of cause and effect?
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Answer: C. Randomly assigning learners to the programme or a control group, then comparing results
Random assignment balances other factors between groups, so differences can be attributed to the programme.
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A study reports a correlation of +0.65 between hours of homework and test scores. Which conclusion is justified?
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Answer: C. Learners who do more homework tend to score higher
Correlation shows association, not cause; other factors may explain both.
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A teacher compares Grade 8 classes in five schools at one point in time to see how attitudes to science differ by school type. This is a:
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Answer: D. Cross-sectional study
Different groups are compared at a single point in time.