HANDOUT QUESTIONS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS

Related to
“Modern methods of teaching and Learning”
(With special reference to NEP-2020)
(Answer Key)

1. What does pedagogy primarily refer to?

a) The study of curriculum
b) The art and science of teaching
c) The design of schools
d) The management of classrooms
Answer: b

2. Which pedagogical theory emphasizes structured learning with visible outcomes?

a) Behaviourism
b) Constructivism
c) Liberationism
d) Social Constructivism
Answer: a

3. Which approach promotes student centered learning through real world experiences?
a) Behaviourism
b) Constructivism
c) Social Constructivism
d) Liberationism
Answer: b

4. Social Constructivism is best characterized by:

a) Focus on rote memorization
b) Use of digital technology exclusively
c) Group work and collective learning
d) Teacher led lectures
Answer: a

5. Liberationism in pedagogy emphasizes:

a) Teacher authority
b) Standardized tests
c) Student voice and democratic learning
d) Technology as the sole medium of instruction
Answer: a

6. What is a key characteristic of the flipped classroom model?

a) Students study the material in class only
b) Students engage with content before class
c) Classes focus solely on examinations
d) No teacher guidance is required
Answer: b
7. Art integrated learning aims to:
a) Replace academics with arts
b) Focus on textbook learning
c) Combine arts with academic concepts
d) Eliminate creativity from the curriculum
Answer: a

8. Which approach links theoretical knowledge to real life applications?

a) Flipped Classroom
b) Project Based Learning
c) Behaviourism
d) Critical Pedagogy
Answer: b

9. Critical pedagogy encourages students to:

a) Memorize facts
b) Question and reflect critically on content
c) Avoid self-exploration
d) Follow rigid instructions
Answer: b

10. NEP 2020 emphasizes:

a) Teacher led traditional classrooms
b) Flexible and learner centred education
c) Limiting technology in education
d) Subject segregation without integration
Answer: b

11. Blended learning combines:

a) Face to face and online learning
b) Traditional and rote methods
c) Games and examinations
d) Recorded lectures only
Answer: a

12. Which of the following is NOT an example of blended learning?

a) Virtual Reality
b) Synchronous learning
c) Asynchronous learning
d) Purely offline classes
Answer: d

13. MOOCs stand for:

a) Massive Offline Organizational Courses
b) Multiple Online Open Curriculums
c) Massive Open Online Courses
 d) Modular Offline Open Classrooms
Answer: a

14. Which tool makes learning interactive and immersive?

a) Virtual Reality
b) Physical Textbooks
c) Paper based exams
d) Only verbal instructions
Answer: a

15. Digital literacy involves:

a) Learning exclusively from textbooks
b) Using technology critically and effectively
c) Avoiding online platforms
d) Memorizing technological terms
Answer: b

16. Auditory learners best engage with:

a) Written notes
b) Group discussions
c) Diagrams and charts
d) Physical activities
Answer: b

17. Visual learners benefit most from:

a) Handson activities
b) Reading texts aloud
c) Diagrams and flowcharts
d) Group work
Answer: a

18. Tactile/kinaesthetic learners prefer:

a) Listening to lectures
b) Written material
c) Handson experiences
d) Watching videos
Answer: a

19. Reading/writing learners excel in:

a) Diagram interpretation
b) Oral discussions
c) Written assignments and research
d) Physical activity-based tasks
Answer: a

20. Inclusive pedagogy ensures:

a) One size fits all teaching
b) Rigid learning paces for all
c) Addressing varied learning needs and backgrounds
 d) Prioritizing one learning style over others
Answer: a

21. NEP 2020 promotes a multidisciplinary structure to:

a) Narrow student choices
b) Foster rote learning
c) Encourage knowledge integration across fields
d) Eliminate flexibility in education
Answer: a

22. Interdisciplinary learning connects:

a) Unrelated subjects randomly
b) Various disciplines for holistic understanding
c) Only STEM fields
d) Humanities without scientific integration
Answer: b

23. A key advantage of multidisciplinary education is:

a) Restricting problem-solving skills
b) Limiting adaptability to one domain
c) Enhancing critical thinking across disciplines
d) Narrowing the scope of knowledge
Answer: a

24. Transdisciplinary learning promotes:

a) Strict focus on single topics
b) Applying knowledge in broad contexts
c) Avoiding integration of ideas
d) Subject specific rigidity
Answer: b

6. Innovative Evaluation and Assessment Methods

25. Continuous assessment focuses on:
a) Single final exams
b) Ongoing feedback and learning improvements
c) Rote memorization
d) Fixed grading patterns
Answer: b

26. Digital assessments provide:

a) Realtime feedback and analytics
b) Solely subjective evaluations
c) Limited data on performance
d) No learner engagement
Answer: a

27. Self-assessment fosters:

a) External judgment only
b) Immediate teacher feedback only
 c) Reflective learning and responsibility
d) Ignorance of personal progress
Answer: a

28. Project based evaluations assess:

a) Memorization of facts
b) Application of knowledge and skills
c) Test taking ability only
d) Time management for exams
Answer: b

7. Capacity Building and Professional Development

29. Educator capacity building involves:
a) Relying solely on past methods
b) Ignoring digital tools
c) Training in innovative and inclusive practices
d) Restricting pedagogical flexibility
Answer: a

30. Interdisciplinary teaching requires:

a) Teacher isolation in planning
b) Collaboration among educators
c) Subject specific rigidity
d) Avoidance of innovative practices
Answer: b

8. Global and Cultural Perspectives in Pedagogy

31. A global perspective in education fosters:
a) Ignoring cultural diversity
b) Focus on local issues only
c) Appreciation for global interconnections
d) Uniformity in cultural practices
Answer: a

32. Programs like MOOCs contribute to:

a) Reducing technological literacy
b) Supporting industry specific skill development
c) Avoiding microelectronics applications
d) Limiting accessibility to few learners
Answer: b
Additional MCQs (33–50)

1. Foundational Pedagogical Approaches (Contd.)

33. Behaviourism as a pedagogical approach is best suited for:
a) Encouraging group discussions
b) Direct instruction with clear outcomes
c) Developing critical thinking skills
d) Promoting self- directed learning
Answer: b
34. Constructivism supports:
a) Teacher dominated methods
b) Learner engagement through experiences
c) Avoiding student participation
d) Rote memorization over exploration
Answer: b

35. Social Constructivism combines:

a) Isolated learning and theoretical study
b) Collaborative learning with teacher guidance
c) independent study without support
d) Traditional teaching with no student input
Answer: b

36. Liberationism allows students to:

a) Follow rigid rules
b) Learn through self-exploration and critical inquiry
c) Avoid challenging traditional ideas
d) Memorize facts for standardized tests
Answer: b

2. Innovative Pedagogies (Contd.)

37. Which method promotes creativity through artistic expression in learning?
a) Flipped Classroom
b) Art Integrated Learning
c) Project Based Learning
d) Behaviorism
Answer: b

38. Flipped classrooms improve:

a) Passive learning
b) Interactive in class experiences
c) Rote memorization strategies
d) Teacher led exams
Answer: b

39. Project based learning enhances:

a) Critical thinking and practical application
b) Memorization of historical events
c) Recitation skills only
d) Following textbook methods exclusively
Answer: a

40. Critical pedagogy encourages students to:

a) Passively accept information
b) Analyse and question content actively
c) Avoid discussing controversial topics
d) Focus only on standard curricula
 Answer: b

41. NEP 2020 focuses on:

a) Traditional exams and lectures
b) Flexible, holistic, and learner centric education
c) Limiting integration of disciplines
d) Emphasizing rigid curricula
Answer: b

42. Synchronous learning refers to:

a) Learning at the same time with a live instructor
b) Prerecorded video lectures
c) Learning through textbooks only
d) Independent offline study
Answer: a

43. Asynchronous learning allows students to:

a) Learn at their own pace and schedule
b) Follow fixed schedules strictly
c) Ignore digital resources
d) Focus only on in person lectures
Answer: a

44. Which technology promotes immersive learning experiences?

a) Virtual Reality (VR)
b) Printed worksheets
c) Audio lectures only
d) Handwritten assignments
Answer: a

45. MOOCs are beneficial because:

a) They are free for all courses
b) They make education accessible to large audiences
c) They rely on physical attendance
d) They exclude practical applications
Answer: b

4. Addressing Learning Profiles (Contd.)

46. Which activity is most effective for tactile/kinaesthetic learners?
a) Watching educational videos
b) Reading from textbooks
c) Handson science experiments
d) Listening to lectures
Answer: a

47. Auditory learners thrive in:

a) Quiet reading environments
 b) Group discussions and verbal interactions
c) Viewing visual presentations
d) Writing essays independently
Answer: b

48. Inclusive pedagogy involves:

a) Prioritizing one style of teaching
b) Addressing varied abilities and needs
c) Excluding certain learning groups
d) Limiting creative approaches
Answer: b

5. Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Education (Contd.)

49. The key aim of interdisciplinary learning is:
a) Isolating fields of study
b) Encouraging rote memorization of each subject
c) Connecting ideas across disciplines for holistic learning
d) Limiting education to a single area of focus
Answer: a

50. Multidisciplinary education promotes:

a) Collaboration across fields like STEM, arts, and humanities
b) Separation of sciences and arts
c) Specialization without flexibility
d) Exclusive focus on vocational training
Answer: a

This completes the set of 50 MCQs.