Paper 1 · Teaching Aptitude
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (26.08.2024) Shift-II
Which of the following are explanations of the pedagogical dilemmas of a teacher in the practice of constructivism? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Developing a more in-depth knowledge of the subject matter
- 2. Managing ideas for discussion and participatory work in the classroom
- 3. Respecting students' efforts to think for themselves while remaining faithful to accepted thematic ideas
- 4. Mastering the art of facilitation
- 5. Confronting issues of accountability with various stakeholders in the school community
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
B4 and 5 only
C1, 2 and 3 only
D2, 3 and 5 only
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only — The pedagogical dilemmas are statements 1, 2, 3 and 4, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The pedagogical dilemmas are statements 1, 2, 3 and 4, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★A constructivist teacher must develop a deeper knowledge of the subject, so statement 1 applies.
★They must manage ideas for discussion and participatory work, so statement 2 applies.
★They must respect students' own thinking while staying faithful to accepted ideas, so statement 3 applies.
★They must master the art of facilitation, so statement 4 applies.
★Confronting accountability with stakeholders is an administrative matter, not a core pedagogical dilemma here, so statement 5 is excluded.
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