The modality of 'teaching' has to be differentiated from 'training' or…

2020

The modality of 'teaching' has to be differentiated from 'training' or 'instructing' in terms of which of the following learning outcomes?

  1. A.

    Disciplined and patterned behaviour

  2. B.

    Critical and creative thinking

  3. C.

    Firm and durable association of ideas

  4. D.

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Correct answer: B

Teaching is not merely training learners to repeat a pattern or instructing them to follow a fixed procedure. Training generally emphasizes skill practice and patterned behaviour, while instructing often focuses on giving directions or information. Teaching, in its fuller sense, develops understanding and encourages learners to analyse, question, create, and apply ideas independently. Therefore, the learning outcome that differentiates teaching from training or instructing is critical and creative thinking. Hence, option B is correct.

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