Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: Pedagogy and social interaction are two major areas of activity of teachers

Reason R: It is communication that is crucial for making both the activities important

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

In education, teaching is the concerted sharing of knowledge and experience, which is usually organized within a discipline and, more generally, the provision of stimulus to the psychological and intellectual growth of a person by another person or artifact.

Assertion: Pedagogy and social interaction are two major areas of activity of teachers.

Explanation: 

1. Pedagogy is often confused with the curriculum.
2. The latter defines what is being taught, while pedagogy actually refers to the method in how a teacher teaches—the theory and practice of educating.
3. Pedagogy is the relationship between learning techniques and culture and is determined based on an educator’s beliefs about how learning should, and does, take place. 
4. Social interaction plays an important role in learning.
5. Interacting with other people has proven to be quite effective in assisting the learner to organize their thoughts, reflect on their understanding, and find gaps in their reasoning.
6. Underneath the broad umbrella of social interactions and learning, variants can range from peer learning, reciprocal teaching, learning by teaching, learning by observation, learning by doing, and self–other monitoring.

Thus, pedagogy and social interaction are two major areas of activity of teachers. 

Reason: It is communication that is crucial for making both activities important.

Explanation: 

1. Pedagogy requires meaningful classroom communication and respect between educators and learners.
2. The goal is to help students build on prior learning and develop skills and attitudes and for educators to devise and present curriculum in a way that is relevant to students, aligning with their needs and cultures.
3.  When communication is effective, both the student and the teacher benefit.
4. Communication makes learning easier, helps students achieve goals, increases opportunities for expanded learning strengthens the connection between student and teacher, and creates an overall positive experience.

Thus, communication is crucial for deciding pedagogy and effective social interaction.

Therefore, Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.