EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

TEACHING AND RESEARCH APTITUDE

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A backward child is a slow learner. He does not respond satisfactorily to the ordinary school curriculum and to the usual methods. The causes of this phenomena are
A
Emotional disturbance
B
Physical defects and diseases
C
Poor intellectual ability and low intelligence
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The backward child is also called a slow learner. The child is unable to cope with routine work normally expected of his/her age group. The rate of learning is the basis for identifying slow learners. He finds it difficult to keep pace with the normal child in his school work.

Detailed explanation-2: -For this “remedial teaching” is needed which can be done either with an individual or with a small group of children.

Detailed explanation-3: -A child is called backward when his educational achievement is below the level of his natural abilities. The cause can be ranging from many physical, mental, and personal conditions. Defective eyesight, hearing, speech defects, or chronic disease or illness are some physical causes.

Detailed explanation-4: -1 – Provide a quiet place to study. 2 – Organise your child’s homework sessions. 3 – Plan a fun activity or two. 4 – Discuss learning strategies with their teachers. 5 – Give your child enough time to think through their homework problems. More items •10-Dec-2020

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