EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

TEACHING APTITUDE IN EDUCATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which set of learner characteristics may be considered helpful in designing effective teaching-learning systems? Select the correct alternative from the codes given below:
A
Prior experience of learners in respect of the subject.
B
Ability of the learners in respect of the subject.
C
Student’s language background.
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Learner Characteristics that help with Effective Teaching are: Level of interest and enthusiasm in learning new concepts. Attention span and rate of retention of the learners. Learning style and learning strategies of the learners.

Detailed explanation-2: -Good learners pursue understanding diligently. Most importantly they talk with others, read more, study more, and carry around what they don’t understand; thinking about it before they go to sleep, at the gym, on the way to work, and sometimes when they should be listening to others. Good learners are persistent.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most significant characteristic to consider when designing instruction is specific prior knowledge. This characteristic is indicative of where instruction should begin. Similarities and differences in learner characteristics of a target audience can be assessed through conducting a learning analysis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Playing and exploring. Active learning. Creating and thinking critically.

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