UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A and B correctly indicate that microteaching is a simulated practice of specific skills with a clear cycle of planning, teaching, feedback and reteaching. Statement D is also true because microteaching deliberately narrows focus to one or a few skills for concentrated practice. Statement E is correct since feedback can be provided by peers, supervisors and through self-analysis of video or audio recordings. Statement C is false because micro-lessons are shorter, not longer, than regular classroom periods, and F is false because microteaching complements rather than replaces real classroom experience. Hence the correct set of statements is A, B, D and E only, making option A the right answer.

Option A:
Option A includes A, B, D and E, all of which accurately characterise microteaching as short, focused practice with multiple sources of feedback. It excludes C and F, which incorrectly suggest longer lessons and no need for real classroom practice. Since it contains only true statements, A, B, D and E only is the correct option.

Option B:
Option B adds C to A, B and D, but C misrepresents the typical length of microteaching sessions. Because micro-lessons are brief and sharply focused, including C leads to a contradiction. Therefore A, B, C and D only cannot be accepted as correct.

Option C:
Option C groups A, B, E and F and omits D, while F wrongly claims that real classroom practice is unnecessary. By treating F as correct and dropping D, this option fails to capture the essential nature of microteaching. Hence A, B, E and F only is not valid.

Option D:
Option D contains B, C, D, E and F and thus includes both C and F, which misrepresent duration and the need for real classroom experience. Even though B, D and E are true, the presence of two false statements makes the set unacceptable. Consequently B, C, D, E and F only is not the correct answer.

Option E lists A, D, E and F but accepts F as though microteaching alone suffices for teacher preparation. This contradicts the understanding that classroom teaching skills must also be practised with real learners. Thus A, D, E and F only cannot be considered correct.

Option F groups C, D, E and F, but C and F are both false whereas D and E are true. Omitting A and B makes the combination incomplete and incorrect. Therefore C, D, E and F only is not the right option.

Microteaching is a technique used in teacher education programmes to focus on the development of discrete teaching skills. It typically involves short lessons taught to a small group of peers or students. The controlled setting allows detailed feedback and repeated practice. Thus, its main purpose is skill development rather than full scale teaching practice.

Option A:
This option misrepresents microteaching as a context for full length courses and large classes. In fact, its defining characteristics are short duration and small groups, which make observation and feedback easier.

Option B:
This option correctly points out that microteaching isolates skills such as questioning, reinforcement or explaining. Because the context is simplified, student teachers can concentrate on improving these skills with guidance and reflection. It is an important step before handling full-sized classes.

Option C:
This option suggests replacing all real classroom experience, which is not advisable. Microteaching is a preparatory stage and cannot fully substitute teaching practice in actual school or college environments.

Option D:
This option confuses microteaching with subject tests. While subject knowledge is important, microteaching primarily evaluates and enhances pedagogical skills such as communication, organization and interaction.