Pedagogy MCQs (page 97 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 1921–1940.
- 1921.
A counsellor asks, "Tell me more about what happens at break time." This is an:
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Answer: C. Open-ended question
Open questions invite the learner to explain in their own words.
- 1922.
A learner's problem is beyond the teacher-counsellor's expertise, such as signs of severe depression. The teacher should:
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Answer: D. Refer the learner to a qualified mental health professional
Referral is part of responsible guidance.
- 1923.
The main difference between guidance and counselling is that:
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Answer: A. Guidance is broader advice and information, while counselling is a deeper one-to-one helping relationship
Counselling is a specialised part of the wider guidance service.
- 1924.
A school organises a careers day where professionals talk about their jobs. This is mainly:
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Answer: A. Career (vocational) guidance
It informs learners about career options.
- 1925.
A test that predicts how well a learner may perform in a future field, such as mechanical work, is an:
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Answer: A. Aptitude test
Aptitude tests measure potential to learn particular skills.
- 1926.
A test that measures what a learner has already learned in a subject is an:
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Answer: B. Achievement test
Achievement tests assess past learning.
- 1927.
A questionnaire that asks learners which activities they enjoy, to suggest suitable careers, is an:
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Answer: A. Interest inventory
Interest inventories match preferences with occupations.
- 1928.
Holland's theory of career choice classifies people and jobs into six types, such as Realistic and Social. The six types are known as:
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Answer: B. RIASEC
Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional.
- 1929.
Donald Super's career theory emphasises that career development:
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Answer: D. Is a lifelong process linked to self-concept
Super described stages from growth to decline over a lifetime.
- 1930.
A sociogram shows that one learner is chosen by no one. This learner is called an:
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Answer: A. Isolate
Isolates may need support to build social connections.
- 1931.
Peer counselling in schools means:
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Answer: C. Trained learners support other learners with everyday problems under supervision
Peer helpers listen and refer serious issues to adults.
- 1932.
Group guidance is most suitable for:
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Answer: C. Sharing common information, such as study skills or career options, with many learners
Group sessions are efficient for shared needs.
- 1933.
A learner refuses to speak about a problem and seems defensive. The counsellor should first:
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Answer: B. Build rapport and trust before exploring the problem
Rapport is the foundation of effective counselling.
- 1934.
A learner blames the teacher for a poor result instead of admitting lack of preparation. This defence mechanism is:
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Answer: C. Rationalisation (or projection of blame)
Giving acceptable excuses protects self-esteem.
- 1935.
A learner angry with a teacher goes home and shouts at a younger sibling. This is:
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Answer: D. Displacement
Feelings are redirected to a safer target.
- 1936.
A learner with difficulty in reading, despite normal intelligence, may have:
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Answer: A. Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty affecting reading.
- 1937.
A learner of average ability struggles specifically with understanding numbers and calculations. This suggests:
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Answer: A. Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia affects number sense and arithmetic.
- 1938.
A learner's handwriting is very poor and writing is slow and painful despite effort. This may indicate:
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Answer: C. Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia affects writing skills.
- 1939.
For a learner with a hearing impairment in a regular class, which adjustment helps most?
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Answer: D. Seat the learner near the front and face the class when speaking
Facing the learner supports lip-reading and visual cues.
- 1940.
A learner with autism becomes distressed by sudden changes in routine. The teacher should:
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Answer: C. Give advance notice of changes and use a visual timetable
Predictability and visual supports reduce anxiety.