Pedagogy MCQs (page 92 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 1821–1840.
- 1821.
Before observing a lesson, the supervisor and teacher agree on what the observation will focus on. This is the:
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Answer: D. Pre-observation conference
Planning the focus makes the observation useful to the teacher.
- 1822.
The main purpose of modern instructional supervision is to:
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Answer: D. Improve teaching and learning through support
Supervision is developmental and collaborative.
- 1823.
Inspection differs from supervision mainly because inspection:
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Answer: B. Focuses on checking compliance and standards, often by external officers
Inspection is evaluative; supervision is developmental.
- 1824.
A head teacher shares leadership by letting subject coordinators lead curriculum decisions. This is:
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Answer: D. Distributed leadership
Leadership is spread across several people according to expertise.
- 1825.
A head teacher inspires staff with a shared vision and encourages them to think creatively and grow. This style is:
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Answer: B. Transformational leadership
Transformational leaders motivate through vision and individual support.
- 1826.
A head teacher offers rewards for meeting targets and applies sanctions when they are missed. This style is mainly:
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Answer: B. Transactional leadership
Transactional leadership is based on exchanges of rewards and penalties.
- 1827.
A head teacher focuses on improving teaching, observing classes and using learning data to guide staff. This is:
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Answer: A. Instructional leadership
Instructional leaders focus on curriculum, teaching and learning.
- 1828.
According to situational leadership (Hersey and Blanchard), a new teacher with high enthusiasm but little skill needs mainly:
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Answer: B. A directing (telling) style
Low-competence followers need clear direction and close guidance.
- 1829.
An experienced, skilled and motivated teacher is best led with a:
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Answer: B. Delegating style
High-competence, high-commitment staff can be given responsibility.
- 1830.
Fiedler's contingency theory suggests that leadership effectiveness depends on:
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Answer: D. The match between the leader's style and the situation
Different situations favour different leadership styles.
- 1831.
According to Herzberg, salary and working conditions are:
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Answer: C. Hygiene factors that prevent dissatisfaction
Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction but do not by themselves motivate.
- 1832.
According to Herzberg, recognition and responsibility are:
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Answer: B. Motivators
Motivators lead to job satisfaction.
- 1833.
Ouchi's Theory Z, influenced by Japanese management, stresses:
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Answer: C. Long-term employment, collective decision-making and concern for staff
Theory Z emphasises trust, participation and staff welfare.
- 1834.
Teachers in a school meet weekly to examine learners' work and plan improvements together. This group is a:
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Answer: A. Professional learning community
PLCs focus on collaborative inquiry into learning.
- 1835.
An experienced teacher is assigned to guide a newly appointed teacher during the first year. This is:
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Answer: D. Mentoring
Mentoring supports induction and professional growth.
- 1836.
Teachers observe each other's lessons and give non-judgemental feedback. This is:
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Answer: A. Peer observation
Peer observation builds collaborative professional learning.
- 1837.
A school organises regular workshops and coaching for staff after initial training. This is:
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Answer: A. Continuing professional development (CPD)
CPD keeps teachers' knowledge and skills up to date.
- 1838.
Training that teachers receive before they start teaching is:
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Answer: D. Pre-service training
Pre-service training prepares candidates for the profession.
- 1839.
Training given to teachers already employed is:
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Answer: B. In-service training
In-service training improves existing teachers' practice.
- 1840.
Peter Senge describes an organisation where people continually expand their capacity and learn together as a:
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Answer: C. Learning organisation
Senge's "Fifth Discipline" describes learning organisations.