MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)
Term-End Examination
June, 2013
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.
"Education is a sub-system of social
system". Elucidate the statement and substantiate it by
highlighting the concept of system and society as a
system.
OR
Describe the meaning and nature of culture. Discuss
the role of education as an instrument of
culture.
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Discuss the role of community participation
inneducational development. Explain with suitable
examples the role of community participation
innplanning and management of elementary
education.
OR
Describe the relationship between learning and
education. How is education different from
schooling ? Discuss giving examples.
3. Answer any four of the following questions
in about 150 words each.
(a) Differentiate between educated and
knowledgeable.
(b) Discuss genetic epistemology of Jean Piaget.
(c) "The correspondence theory of truth of
knowledge is a meaning of truth and the coherence theory is a test of truth of
knowledge". Explain.
(d) Write a note on 'education as an investment for
economic benefits'.
(e) How does education depend on political decision
making ? Discuss giving examples.
(f) Describe the salient features of SSA.
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What do you understand by equality of educational
opportunities ? Critically discuss the
factors affecting equality of educational
opportunities.
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