Understanding Education (Mes-011) June.2013

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Term-End Examination

June, 2013

MES-011 : UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION

Time : 3 hours                                   Maximum Weightage : 70%

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION(MES-011) DECEMBER-2014

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Term-End Examination

December, 2014

MES-011 : UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION

Time : 3 hours                                   Maximum Weightage : 70%

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 society". Illustrate the statement with suitable examples. Discuss the functions of education as an operational aspect of society.

OR

Explain the meaning of aims of education. Describe the Individual aims of Education.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Differentiate between equality and equity. Explain economic constraints on equality of opportunity.

OR

Explain various dimensions of education.

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

(a) Mention important constitutional provisions regarding Education under

union list.

(b) Discuss the achievement and objectives of M V foundation.

(c) Explain the role of politics in education.

(d) Describe the objectives and achievements of Bihar Education Project.

(e) Mention important considerations influencing political decisional making in

education.

(f) What is pragmatic theory of truth ? What are its criticism ?

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Critically examine the achievement of 10th Five Year Plan in higher education in the light of its general and specific objectives.

JUNE.2014 UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION (MES-011)

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Term-End Examination

June, 2014

MES-011 : UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION

Time : 3 hours                                   Maximum Weightage : 70%

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) All questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Discuss the role of education in economic, political and cultural development.

OR

Explain the concept of Learning Society. Discuss emerging Indian Society keeping in view the concept of Learning Society.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Discuss briefly various dimensions of education. Why education is considered essential for success of democratic system ?

OR

How do theories and methodology effect investigations ? Discuss with examples.

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

(a) Explain the meaning of the genetic epistemology of Jean Piaget.

(b) Discuss education as a dynamic and continuous process.

(c) Discuss the concept of multiculturism and scope of multicultural education.

(d) Discuss in brief the role of various agencies of education in maintaining quality of education.

(e) State the major recommendations of Secondary Education Commission.

(f) Discuss the role of administrators in managing the resources available with school.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Develop a plan for empowering community for achieving the goal of Education For All (EFA).

SOCIETAL CONTEXT OF EDUCATION(MES-014)

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Term-End Examination

June, 2015

MES-014 : SOCIETAL CONTEXT OF EDUCATION

Time : 3 hours                              Maximum Weightage : 70%

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Note : (i) All the questions are compulsory.

(ii) All questions carry equal weightage.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Education is an instrument of Social Change. Explain with examples.

OR

What do you mean by 'Social Mobility' ? Critically examine the role of education in promoting social mobility.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Explain the concept of school as a social organisation. Discuss the role of teacher in

bringing about social change citing examples from the Indian context.

OR

Discuss the need for alternative education in India. Explain the main features of 'Education Guarantee Scheme and Alternative Innovative Education' (EGS & AIE).

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

(a) Role of ICT in education.

(b) Community and school linkages.

(c) Status of Education of the socially disadvantaged groups.

(d) De-schooling society.

(e) Education as fundamental right.

(f) The changing role of teaching in historical perspective.

(g) Education as a social subsystem.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Illustrate with example the concept of social diversity. Discuss the influence of social diversity on education in India.

LEARNING, LEARNER AND DEVELOPMENT(MES-013)

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Term-End Examination

June, 2015

MES-013 : LEARNING, LEARNER AND DEVELOPMENT

Time : 3 hours                                   Maximum Weightage : 70%

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Note : All questions are compulsory. All questions carry equal

weightage.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Discuss kohlberg's stages of moral development and explain how these are different from Piaget's stage theory of moral development.

OR

What do you understand by individualized learning. Explain the techniques you would use for providing individualised learning in the classroom.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Discuss the influences of school environment on the learner with relevent illustrations.

OR

Describe how you would organise various psychomotor learning experiences in schools.

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

(a) "Learning is greatly facilitated by intelligence". Discuss.

(b) Discuss the effect of gender socialization on learning behaviour.

(c) Explain Vygotsky's concept of 'Zone of Proximal Development' with its educational implications.

(d) Distinguish guided learning from self - learning.

(e) Describe the values which can be promoted through learning of social sciences.

(f) Describe social constructivism with its educational implications.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

"Since there are different types of learning, the same approach cannot suit the assessment of all

types of learning". Analyse this statement in the context of assessment of concepts, attitudes and values with suitable illustrations.

EDUCATION NATURE AND PURPOSES

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Term-End Examination

June, 2015

MES-012 : EDUCATION  NATURE AND PURPOSES

Time : 3 hours                                              Maximum Weightage : 70%

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) All questions carry equal weightage.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Compare and contrast the descriptive and prescriptive theories of education.

OR

Define knowledge. How is knowledge related to knowing ? Discuss the requirements of knowing.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Discuss the relevance of Idealist Philosophy for the modern world.

OR

Discuss curriculum trends and issues with reference to the relevance of present curriculum and future trends.

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

(a) What is the relevance of Manner Vs Matter with reference to classroom teaching-learning ?

(b) Explain education as initiation.

(c) Define Pramana. Enumerate the different Pramanas.

(d) Discuss briefly the Realists' notion of epistemology.

(e) Discuss the importance of hidden curriculum.

(f) How do you think ICT impacts Curriculum Planning ?

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

You have been asked to prepare a plan of action for deschooling society. Write a rationale why society should be deschooled. Highlight the steps to deschool society and finally give details of how education will be ensured in such a society.

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Term-End Examination

June, 2015

MES-011 : UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION

Time : 3 hours                                   Maximum Weightage : 70%

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.