Paper 1 · Teaching Aptitude
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (09.07.2022) Shift-II
For building a professional environment in an educational institution, which of the following should be practised?
- 1. A teacher must ask students about other teachers' teaching methodology.
- 2. A teacher must feel envious about other teachers' professional achievements.
- 3. Teachers must work as a team.
- 4. A senior teacher must encourage a junior teacher to contribute in research and other academic activities.
A1 and 4 only
B2 and 3 only
C3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
D1, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 3 and 4 only — A professional environment is built by teamwork and mentoring, so the answer is 3 and 4.
Explanation
★A professional environment is built by teamwork and mentoring, so the answer is 3 and 4.
★Teachers working as a team share ideas and support a successful learning environment.
★A senior teacher encouraging a junior to do research builds capacity and collegiality.
★Asking students to comment on other teachers methods undermines professional trust.
★Feeling envious of colleagues achievements damages a healthy work culture.
★Professionalism means respectful, collaborative interaction among all staff.
★So only cooperation and mentoring foster the desired professional environment.
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