Pedagogy MCQs (page 93 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 1841–1860.
- 1841.
According to Weber, a bureaucracy is characterised by:
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Answer: C. Clear hierarchy, written rules and impersonal procedures
Weber's ideal bureaucracy relies on rules and hierarchy.
- 1842.
Conflict between two teachers over workload is best handled by:
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Answer: C. Discussing the issue with both and seeking a fair solution together
Collaborative problem-solving resolves conflict constructively.
- 1843.
In conflict management, a solution in which both parties fully achieve their goals is:
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Answer: C. Collaborating (win–win)
Collaboration seeks outcomes that satisfy both sides.
- 1844.
A head teacher who gives in to a teacher's demand just to keep peace is using:
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Answer: A. Accommodating
Accommodating puts the other party's concerns first.
- 1845.
When each party gives up part of what it wants to reach agreement, this is:
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Answer: A. Compromising
Compromise is a middle ground.
- 1846.
A head teacher makes all decisions alone without consulting staff. This style is:
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Answer: B. Autocratic
Autocratic leaders keep decision-making to themselves.
- 1847.
A head teacher leaves staff to make all decisions with almost no guidance. This style is:
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Answer: A. Laissez-faire
Laissez-faire leaders give minimal direction.
- 1848.
A head teacher consults staff and decides by majority after discussion. This style is:
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Answer: C. Democratic (participative)
Democratic leaders involve staff in decisions.
- 1849.
A head teacher who puts the needs of staff and learners first, and sees leadership as service, practises:
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Answer: C. Servant leadership
Servant leaders prioritise the growth and wellbeing of others.
- 1850.
A school uses the results of teacher appraisal mainly to plan training. This use of appraisal is:
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Answer: B. Developmental (formative)
Developmental appraisal identifies support needs.
- 1851.
In the administrative process, "controlling" means:
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Answer: D. Comparing performance with plans and correcting deviations
Control ensures activities go according to plan.
- 1852.
The human relations movement in management, associated with Elton Mayo, emphasised:
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Answer: C. Social and psychological factors in worker productivity
The Hawthorne studies showed attention and group norms affect productivity.
- 1853.
A head teacher who keeps the door open for staff and learners to raise concerns is mainly promoting:
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Answer: D. Open communication
Accessibility encourages two-way communication.
- 1854.
Which is a key feature of an effective staff meeting?
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Answer: C. A clear agenda shared in advance, with decisions and actions recorded
Planned meetings with recorded actions are productive.
- 1855.
Minutes of a staff meeting are important mainly because they:
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Answer: B. Record decisions and responsibilities for follow-up
Minutes ensure accountability and continuity.
- 1856.
The school record in which the head teacher notes staff leave and attendance is the:
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Answer: D. Staff attendance register
It tracks teachers' daily presence and leave.
- 1857.
The register in which details of every learner's admission and withdrawal are recorded is the:
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Answer: D. Admission and withdrawal register
It is a permanent record of enrolment.
- 1858.
A head teacher conducts regular classroom walk-throughs of a few minutes each. The main purpose is to:
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Answer: C. Get a quick picture of teaching practice and learning climate
Short, frequent visits give useful informal data.
- 1859.
Teacher motivation is likely to rise most when the head teacher:
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Answer: D. Recognises good work and involves teachers in decisions
Recognition and participation are powerful motivators.
- 1860.
A school's code of conduct for teachers mainly aims to:
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Answer: B. Set professional standards of behaviour and ethics
Codes of conduct guide professional behaviour.