Explanation : Authoritative discourse consists in monologic
communication. In the classroom, it happens
in the form of lectures, recitation, activities
and the completion of textbook or worksheet
activities. In these activities what comes to
count as knowledge is based on 'right' or
'wrong' answers.
Dialogic discourse comprises more conver-
sational communication. In the classroom,
this may involve comparison aod creation
of ideas. It is open to different perspectives
and seeks no fixed answers. It encourages
participants to acknowledge and understand
the perspective of others.
The teaching methods which have a great
scope for dialogic discourse are tutorials---
self-paced instructional program providing
step by step information on a concept or
learning unit; problem solving--- an ongoing
activity to discover what is not known; and,
group discussion- systematic exchange
of information, views and opinions about a
topic, problem, issue or situation among the
members of a group who share some common
objective.
Explanation : Formative evaluation is done while the
program activities are in progress (forming)
as against Summative evaluation which is
done after the completion of the program. It
serves the purpose of judging the worth of
the program.
Conducting quiz action, evaluating students
in grading system, and encouraging students
to reflect more are done while the lesson/
program is in progress rather that after its
completion.
Explanation : Every study has a main idea or central message reflected by the arguments in the paper. A working thesis gives the researcher the focus and direction to proceed, and at the same time, also gives the freedom to change as the study progresses. As per the steps of research shown below, review of literature helps create a working thesis. The steps of research process are: I. Identification/Selection of Research Problem 2. Extensive Literature Survey/Review 3. Creation of Hypothesis 4. Preparing of Research Design 5. Sampling 6. Data collection 7. Data Analysis 8. Hypothesis Testing 9. Generalization and Interpretation 10. Preparation of Research Report
Explanation : Examples related to the subject/topic/concept
being taught in the class are given to facilitate
the understanding of the learners.
Inspired by Bloom's Taxonomy, teaching is
carried out at three levels, keeping in mind
the developmental stage of the learners so
that desired educational objectives can be
achieved. These three levels are:
Memory level: Least thoughtful teaching
Understanding level: Thoughtful teaching
Reflective level: Upper thoughtful level
involving higher cognitive abilities
Explanation : The research supervisor, who is an
academic involved in post doctoral work,
extends research guidance to the researcher
throughout the process of the research
from the formulation stage to presentation/
publication of the research report/thesis,
ensuring that the work meets the academic
standards of the discipline. The thesis must
bear the certification from the supervisor that
the research has been carried out under his!
her supervision and is an original work.