EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

TEACHING APTITUDE IN EDUCATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The teacher’s role at the higher educational level is to:
A
provide information to students
B
promote self-learning in students
C
help students to solve their personal problems
D
encourage healthy competition among students
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At the level of higher education, teachers have the power and the responsibility of defining the curriculum-its contents and its methods. This is the essence of academic freedom in higher education.

Detailed explanation-2: -The teacher plays a key role in helping students make a smooth transition from teacher-directed to self-directed learning. The teacher must assess the students’ readiness for the method, establish the boundaries of the students’ decisions about their learning and teach about the methodology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Having compassion and empathy Teachers who enjoy working with students show it, and this has a positive influence on student learning. Students who feel respected and appreciated are more willing to cooperate and more motivated to learn.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is the responsibility of teacher to create a context in which the students’ desire and ability to learn can work most effectively. A teacher should act as the role model for the students. Skill development is crucial to the success of students in the job market.

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