PYPs – Child Development and Pedagogy

1. Which of the following would support continuous and comprehensive evaluation?

2. Assertion (A): Teachers should constantly examine their own attitudes and biases while working with children. Reason (R): The process of problem-solving is hindered by functional fixedness. Choose the correct option:

3. While talking about her poor marks in mathematics Avi says “I just don’t have the sense for numbers.” Avi is attributing his performance to:

4. According to Lev Vygotsky’s theory, which of the following is a recommended approach in order to optimize students’ learning experience?

5. Which of the following statement best describes the role of the teacher in progressive education?

6. Howard Gardner’s concept of Intelligence implicates that:

7. Which of the following sequence of representation of concept is in accordance with children’s gradual development of cognitive abilities?

8. Assertion (A): Teachers should provide emotional support to children in the classrooms to ensure effective learning. Reason (R): Emotions and cognition are related to each other in complex ways. Choose the correct option:

9. Which of the following statement about development is correct?

10. According to Lev Vygotsky, children regulate their own behaviour through the:

11. Which pedagogical approach would be adopted by teachers who firmly believe in constructivism to teach concepts of floating and sinking to class V children?

12. Which of the following is not an effective memory technique for meaningful learning?

13. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a well-formulated critical thinking question?

14. Assertion (A): Classroom pedagogy should be culturally responsive to meet the needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Reason (R): Equity in classroom can be ensured only through standardized curriculum and assessment. Choose the correct option:

15. Jagriti has learned that her dog, Rusty, is a Golden Retriever. When she sees another dog that looks similar to Rusty but is a different breed, she calls it a dog too. According to Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which concept does this demonstrate?

16. Heredity totally determines an individual’s:

17. Assertion (A): Teachers should focus on asking questions in classroom and encouraging children also to ask questions rather than giving instructions. Reason (R): Child-centred pedagogy means giving opportunities to children’s voices and ensuring their participation. Choose the correct option:

18. Repetitive and ritualistic behaviour is an identifying characteristic of:

19. Learners feel engaged and actively involved in process of learning when:

20. Children with ‘learning difficulties’ typically:

21. Feral children, those who experienced severe social deprivation from very young age usually have delayed development. This period wherein development is significantly influenced by environmental support is called:

22. Preconceived generalizations about behaviour of various genders are called:

23. In an inclusive classroom:

24. What is the primary purpose of asking critical thinking questions?

25. Which of the following is correct about the process of learning according to socio-constructivist theories?

26. Assertion (A): While some children start babbling and uttering two-word sentences at 12 months, others don’t do this till they are 20 months old. Reason (R): Development milestones are only suggestive and development of individual children can be quite varied. Choose the correct option:

27. Growth in height and weight of children is an example of:

28. When presented with Heinz’s dilemma, Arunima reasons: “The law wasn’t set up for these circumstances. Taking the drug in this situation isn’t really right, but it’s justified.” Which stage of moral development is Arunima in according to Lawrence Kohlberg?

29. Which of the following is correct in context of gifted children?

30. As per Jean Piaget, pre-operational stage is characterized by abilities to perform: