UGC NET Paper 1 Question Pattern

Sections of Paper 1
Syllabus for Section 1 Teaching Aptitude
Introduction
Role of a Teacher
Nature & Characteristics of Teaching
Factors Affecting Teaching
Methods of Teaching
Teaching Aids
Evaluation System
Exercise

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 UGC NET Paper 1 Question Pattern

The main objective is to assess the teaching and research
capabilities of the candidates. Therefore, the test is aimed at
assessing the teaching and general/research aptitude.
Paper 1 is General Paper on Teaching and Research
Aptitude and is compulsory for all subjects with the subject
code 00.
The UGC NET Examination Paper I contains Sixty (60)
multiple choice questions, each question carrying two (2)
marks.
Candidate is expected to answer any Fifty (50) questions. In
case more than Fifty (50) questions are attempted, only the
first Fifty (50) questions will be evaluated. Paper I will have
100 marks in total.
The objective type questions will include multiple choices,
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matching
type, true / false and assertion-reasoning type.

 Sections of Paper 1
1. Teaching Aptitude
2. Research Aptitude
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Communication
5. Reasoning (including Numerical aptitude)
6. Logical Reasoning
7. Data Interpretation
8. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
9. People and Environment
10.Higher Education System: Governance, Polity and
Administration
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 Syllabus for Section 1 Teaching

Aptitude
Teaching : Nature, objectives,
Characteristics and basic requirements;
Learners characteristics;
Factors affecting teaching;
Methods of teaching;
Teaching aids;
Evaluation systems.
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 Introduction

Teaching is a complex process which brings socially desirable behavioral change in a

person. Teaching is a part of teaching-learning process. It is required to bring certain
changes in a person according to the need of his society and environment in which he
is living.
Teaching is not an act as it is dynamic in nature so it is termed as process. It is also not
a fundamental concept as it is greatly influenced by social and human factors.
Teaching is both art and science. It is-an activity involving teacher and student with a
view to the development of student.
The main aim of teaching is to bring about socially desirable behavioural changes in
the students and can be achieved only if teaching is effective and based on certain
values or principles.
Teaching is one of the main parts of the teaching-learning system. So effective
teaching is mostly depending on the teacher. It is a common fact that a good teacher is
born and not made.
Training and research can make a good teacher better and a better teacher best. Teacher
should follow various methods of teaching devised from time to time.
A teacher encourages the practice of thinking among students.
Teacher should give to the students the freedom and opportunity to express their ideas.
Teaching is required to give education to the students.

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 We can define education as the aggregate of all processes by means of

which a person develops attributes, attitudes and other forms of behaviour
of positive value in the society in which he lives.
We can also define it as the social process by which people are subjected
to the influence of a selected and controlled environment, so that they may
attain social competence and optimum individual development.
The complete process of education must contain four common factors;
Educator (teacher)
Educand (Student)
the subject matter
the context (setting)

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Role of a Teacher

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Nature & Characteristics of Teaching

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Nature & Characteristics of Teaching

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Nature & Characteristics of Teaching

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Factors Affecting Teaching

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Methods of Teaching

Telling

Lecture
Discussion
Question/Answer

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Showing

Doing

Demonstration
Excursion
Multimedia

Project
Laboratory
Discovery

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Teaching Aids
Visual teaching aids

Interactive teaching aids

Blackboard

interactive whiteboard

Charts

interactive projector

Posters

computer software

Newspapers

video conferencing

Flash card

interactive web resources

Board magazines

Digital presentations

Projector
PowerPoint presentation
Television/video/radio
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Evaluation Systems
In any education system evaluation is a critical part. Evaluation basically
means the judgement about the student by the teacher.
Evaluation is an interwoven activity in the process of teaching and learning.
Nowadays evaluation by using the multiple-choice questions type is better
than the broad question.
Student evaluation in the teaching-learning processes must be well planned,
goal oriented and continuous.
In teaching-learning process, the terms evaluation and assessment are used
interchangeably, but there is some inherent difference between these to
terms.
Assessment is a preliminary phase in the evaluation process. A student can
be assessed by using the multiple sources like class test, assignment,
presentations, quiz, brainstorming session.
Evaluation is the action in the entire process that allows teachers to make a
judgement based on assessment records with reference to learning
objectives.
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Exercise

Which of the following is the highest level of cognitive ability?

(1) Knowing
(2) Understanding
(3) Analysing
(4) Evaluating
Answer: (4)
Which of the following factors does not impact teaching?
(1) Teacher's knowledge
(2) Class room activities that encourage learning
(3) Socio-economic background of teachers and students
(4) Learning through experience
Answer: (3)
Which of the following statements about teaching aids are correct?
(a) They help in retaining concepts for longer duration.
(b) They help students learn better.
(c) They make teaching learning process interesting.
(d) They enhance rote learning.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (a), (b) and (c)
(3)
(b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b) and (d)
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Techniques used by a teacher to teach include:

(a) Lecture
(b) Interactive lecture
(c) Group work
(d) Self study
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b) and (d)
Answer: (2)
Achievement tests are commonly used for the purpose of:
(1) Making selections for a specific job
(2) Selecting candidates for a course
(3) Identifying strengths and weaknesses of learners
(4) Assessing the amount of learning after teaching
Answer: (4)
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A good teacher is one who;

(1) Gives useful information
(2) Explains concepts and principles
(3) Gives printed notes to students
(4) Inspires students to learn
Answer: (4)
Which one of the following is considered a sign of motivated teaching ?
(A) Students asking questions
(B) Maximum attendance of the students
(C) Pin drop silence in the classroom
(D) Students taking notes
Answer: (A)
Which one of the following is the best method of teaching ?
(A) Lecture
(B) Discussion
(C) Demonstration
(D) Narration
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 Identify the category of evaluation that assesses the learning progress to

provide continuous feedback to the students during instruction.
(A)Placement
(B) Diagnostic
(C) Formative
(D) Summative
Answer: (C)
Maximum participation of students during teaching is possible through;
(A)Lecture method
(B)Demonstration method
(C)Inductive method
(D)Textbook method
Answer: (C)
Diagnostic evaluation ascertains;
(A)Students performance at the beginning of instructions.
(B)Learning progress and failures during instructions.
(C)Degree of achievements of instructions at the end.
(D)Causes and remedies of persistent learning problems during instructions.
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 Instructional aids are used by the teacher to;

(A)Glorify the class
(B)Attract the students
(C)Clarify the concepts
(D)Ensure discipline
Answer: (C)
Attitude of the teacher that affects teaching pertains to;
(A)Affective domain
(B)Cognitive domain
(C)Connative domain
(D)Psychomotor domain
Answer: (A)
Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man was stated by
(A)M. K. Gandhi
(B)R. N. Tagore
(C)Swami Vivekanand
(D)Sri
Aurobindo
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 Which of the following is not a prescribed level of teaching?

(A)Memory
(B) Understanding
(C) Reflective
(D) Differentiation
Answer: (D)
Greater the handicap of the students coming to the educational institutional,
greater the demand on the;
(1) Family (2) Society (3) Teacher (4) State
Answer: (3)
What are the characteristics of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation?
(a) It increases the workload on students by taking multiple tests.
(b) It replaces marks with grades.
(c) It evaluates every aspect of the student.
(d) It helps in reducing examination phobia.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (b) and (d)
(3) (a), (b) and (c)
(4) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: (4)
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Which of the following attributes denote great strengths of a teacher?

(a) Full-time active involvement in the institutional management
(b) Setting examples
(c) Willingness to put assumptions to the test
(d) Acknowledging mistakes
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b) and (d)
(2) (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: (2)
What are required for good teaching?
(a) Diagnosis
(b) Remedy
(c) Direction
(d) Feedback
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (a) and (b)
(3) (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (c) and (d)
Answer: (1)

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