26 cardsGhana Teacher Licensure Examination
GTLE Professional Values and Pedagogy
Essential pedagogical frameworks, educational philosophies, NTS standards, and assessment methodologies for the Ghana Teacher Licensure Exam.
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What statutory body in Ghana is established under Education Regulatory Bodies Act 1023 to regulate teacher licensing?
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What statutory body in Ghana is established under Education Regulatory Bodies Act 1023 to regulate teacher licensing?
The National Teaching Council (NTC).
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What are the three core pillars of the National Teachers' Standards (NTS) in Ghana?
Professional Values and Attitudes, Professional Knowledge, and Professional Practice.
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What educational philosophy is associated with John Dewey emphasising experiential learning and problem-solving?
Progressivism.
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What is the primary purpose of formative assessment in classroom teaching?
To monitor student learning continuously and provide ongoing feedback to improve teaching and learning.
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What is summative assessment?
An assessment conducted at the end of an instructional unit to evaluate cumulative achievement against standards.
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In Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
The range of tasks that a learner cannot do alone but can accomplish with guidance from a more knowledgeable other (MKO).
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What does 'scaffolding' mean in instructional pedagogy?
Temporary, structured support provided by an educator that is gradually removed as the learner gains independence.
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What are the six levels of Bloom's Revised Cognitive Taxonomy, in ascending order?
Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating.
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In Piaget's theory of cognitive development, at what stage do children develop logical thought about concrete events (ages 7–11)?
Concrete Operational Stage.
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What is the distinction between classroom management and classroom discipline?
Management establishes proactive organizational routines and learning environments; discipline addresses reactive student misbehavior.
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What does CPD stand for in the context of teacher professional growth in Ghana?
Continuous Professional Development.
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What is pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), as conceptualized by Lee Shulman?
The specialized intersection of subject matter expertise and teaching methods that make concepts comprehensible to learners.
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What is differentiated instruction?
Tailoring teaching pace, content, learning activities, and assessment products to address diverse learner needs and readiness levels.
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What is diagnostic assessment?
Pre-instructional assessment used to identify learners' existing knowledge, skills, misconceptions, and learning deficits.
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In educational measurement, what does test 'validity' measure?
The extent to which an assessment tool measures what it is intended to measure.
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In educational measurement, what does test 'reliability' refer to?
The degree of consistency and stability of measurement results across repeated administrations.
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What is an action research study conducted by a classroom teacher?
A disciplined, reflective inquiry into one's own teaching practice to identify classroom problems and implement immediate practical solutions.
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What is inclusive education according to Ghana's Inclusive Education Policy?
An educational approach ensuring all learners, regardless of disability, gender, or background, learn together equitably in mainstream schools.
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What is metacognition?
An individual's awareness and active regulation of their own cognitive learning processes ('thinking about thinking').
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What is the primary ethical responsibility of a Ghanaian teacher regarding child protection?
Safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, corporal punishment, and harm while upholding confidentiality and child dignity.
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What is backward curriculum design (Understanding by Design)?
An instructional planning model that begins by defining desired learning outcomes, then determines acceptable evidence (assessments), and finally plans activities.
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What is a rubric in authentic classroom assessment?
A scoring guide that outlines explicit evaluation criteria and qualitative performance levels for student assignments.
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What is peer assessment in cooperative learning?
A collaborative assessment process where students review, critique, and provide constructive feedback on each other's work based on shared criteria.
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In operant conditioning, what is negative reinforcement?
Increasing the frequency of a desired behavior by removing an unpleasant or aversive stimulus.
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What is intrinsic motivation in educational psychology?
The drive to engage in an activity for internal satisfaction, curiosity, and personal enjoyment rather than external rewards.
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What role does the School Management Committee (SMC) play in Ghana's basic schools?
A community-based governing body representing parents, community elders, and education authorities to oversee school administration and welfare.
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