Which of the following statements are true in the context of good teaching?

1.The method mainly used by a teacher is analytical-synthetic.

2.Books are a good source if their contents are illustrative.

3.The objective of a teacher should be to develop an inquiring mind.

4.A teacher motivates students for self-learning.

5.A teacher should be compassionate and a disciplinarian.

A1, 2 and 3

B2, 3 and 5

C1, 3 and 4

D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Explanation

All five statements are true of good teaching, giving the full combination 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

The analytical-synthetic method, breaking a whole into parts and rebuilding it, is a mainstay of good teaching.

Books are good sources when their contents are illustrative and rich in examples.

Developing an inquiring mind and motivating students for self-learning are central aims of good teaching.

A good teacher balances compassion with discipline, being both caring and firm.

These traits align with the shift from teacher-centred to learner-centred teaching that fosters independent thinking.

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