B.ED MCQs (Pedagogy) – THE CONCEPT OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING

1. According to Ilukena (1998), teachers can bring a difference in educational practices because:
(A) They strictly enforce rules
(B) They emphasize rote memorization
(C) They focus only on grading
(D) They directly influence the quality of student learning

2. St. Augustine’s quote in Fisher (1992) highlights that effective learning occurs when:
(A) Teachers talk to students, not just teach them
(B) Students memorize content perfectly
(C) Teachers strictly lecture without interaction
(D) Students work individually without guidance

3. Effective teachers must be competent in:
(A) Classroom decoration only
(B) Both subject-matter knowledge and pedagogical ability
(C) Subject-matter knowledge alone
(D) Administrative duties only

4. Bulger & Mohr (2002) emphasized that teaching effectiveness depends on:
(A) Teacher popularity
(B) Interaction between subject knowledge and pedagogical skills
(C) Number of exams conducted
(D) Length of lectures

5. Which of the following is NOT listed as an aspect of effective teaching?
(A) Engaging students with questioning strategies
(B) Diagnosing common student errors
(C) Starting each class with a clear objective
(D) Limiting student participation

6. According to the MET project (2010), strategic placement of teachers is a measure for:
(A) Improving student discipline
(B) Enhancing effective teaching outcomes
(C) Reducing classroom size
(D) Increasing homework load

7. The “Outcomes” ace in Walls’ Four Aces refers to:
(A) Letting students know goals and measuring their progress
(B) Lecturing continuously without breaks
(C) Focusing on teacher popularity
(D) Ignoring assessment

8. The principle of “Clarity” in effective teaching emphasizes:
(A) Delivering content in a simple and understandable way
(B) Strict classroom management
(C) Assigning more homework
(D) Reducing student engagement

9. Engagement in teaching is about:
(A) Avoiding classroom activities
(B) Teacher talking for the entire class
(C) Students actively practicing what they learn
(D) Assigning only written tasks

10. Teacher enthusiasm in the classroom contributes to:
(A) A positive learning environment and higher student motivation
(B) Reducing classroom interaction
(C) Increased teacher workload without benefits
(D) Longer lecture periods

11. The ‘style’ approach to teaching effectiveness focuses on:
(A) How teachers teach, including warmth and enthusiasm
(B) Student grades only
(C) Teacher certification only
(D) Classroom size

12. The ‘outcomes’ approach evaluates teaching based on:
(A) Time spent teaching
(B) Teacher lecture style
(C) Classroom decoration
(D) Student achievements and the added value of teaching

13. The ‘inquiry’ approach encourages teachers to:
(A) Reflect on their teaching and act to improve student outcomes
(B) Focus solely on exam results
(C) Avoid student feedback
(D) Limit classroom activities

14. Key factor 1 of effective teaching highlights:
(A) More assignments for students
(B) Teacher knowledge, enthusiasm, and responsibility for learning
(C) Strict grading policies
(D) Reducing student interaction

15. Key factor 2 emphasizes:
(A) Only lecturing to students
(B) Classroom activities that encourage exploration and hands-on learning
(C) Assigning written exams continuously
(D) Limiting group work

16. Key factor 3 stresses the importance of:
(A) Assessment activities that encourage ongoing learning
(B) Final exams as the only evaluation
(C) Teacher-led lectures without feedback
(D) Avoiding student questions

17. Effective feedback in teaching should be:
(A) Ignored to avoid confusion
(B) Rare and only at the end of the term
(C) Focused solely on mistakes
(D) Constructive, timely, and informative for students and teachers

18. Key factor 5 refers to:
(A) Creating an interactive learning environment with emotional and intellectual involvement
(B) Strictly following textbooks
(C) Avoiding student discussions
(D) Reducing participation

19. In effective teaching, starting each class with a clear objective helps:
(A) Increase teacher workload without benefit
(B) Reduce class discussion
(C) Focus students’ attention and guide the lesson
(D) Limit student participation

20. According to Gurney (2007), a good classroom environment is one where:
(A) Student input is ignored
(B) Teacher lectures continuously without interaction
(C) Knowledge is shared between teacher and students, and all become learners
(D) Only exams determine success