MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Term-End Examination

June, 2015

MES-011 : UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION

Time : 3 hours                                   Maximum Weightage : 70%

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Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) All questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Explain the social aims of education with suitable examples. How they can be synthesised with individual aims of education.

OR

Explain the role of education in Political, Cultural and Economic development.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Discuss the participation of community in development of elementary education.

OR

Discuss the relationship of education with culture.

3. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) Mention important recommendations of Kothari Commission (1964-66).

(b) Describe objectives and achievements of Janshala programme.

(c) Discuss briefly the factors affecting equality of educational opportunities.

(d) Describe the objectives and achievements of District Primary Education Project (DPEP).

(e) Explain the role and functions of College of Teacher Education (CTE).

(f) Discuss the role of Education for Human Rights.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Explain your role as a teacher/ educational manager in efficient mobilisation and utilization of resources for education.