Organisation : Netaji Subhas Open University – NSOU
Degree : Post-Graduate
Stream : Education
Year : 2017
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NSOU PG Education Model Question Paper
Time : 4 hours
Full Marks : 100
** Special credit will be given for precise and correct answer. Marks will be deducted for spelling mistakes, untidiness and illegible hand writing. The figures in the margin indicate full marks
Related / Similar Question Paper : WBNSOU PG English Question Paper
Philosophy of Education
Module-1 – Philosophy of Education and History of Education in India
Define Philosophy. Illustrate the nature and functions of philosophy. Enumerate the relation between Philosophy and Education. 2 + 4 + 4 + 8
Discuss Froebel’s contribution on aims of curriculum and method of education. 6 + 6 + 6
Answer any two questions : 12 × 2 = 24
What is meant by Naturalism ? Discuss the types of Naturalism. How does Naturalism influence different aspects of education ? 3 + 3 + 6
In how many ways can aims of education be classified ? Discuss each type with examples. 2 + 10
Make a comparative discussion betweenBrahmnic and Buddhistic Philosophy. 12
State in detail ‘Basic Education’ as proposed by Gandhiji. Why is it called ‘Basic’ ? 10 + 2
What is the meant by Democracy ? How can the education be applied to democratic ideals ? 2 + 10
Answer any two questions briefly : 4 × 2 = 8
Write on vocational aim of education. Write in brief about pragmatism and discipline.
Write about Para and Apara Vidya. Discuss about problem solving method according to John Dewey.
Module-2 ( History of Education )
Answer any one question : 18 × 1 = 18
Describe the educational aim, curriculum and method of teaching of Brahmanic age. 6 + 6 + 6
Discuss the main recommendations of Wood’s Despatch. Why is it called ‘Magana Carta’ ? 12 + 6
Answer any two questions : 12 × 2 = 24
State the importance of Nalanda as a Buddhistic educational institution. 12
Identify the aims and objectives of Islamic education. 6 + 6
State the recommendations of Sadler Commission. 12
Discuss the recommendations of Kothari Commission regarding Primary and Secondary education. 6 + 6
What is meant by ‘Education for all’ ? Discuss in brief its objectives. 4 + 8
Write brief notes on any two of the following : 4 × 2 = 8
Aims of education in Maqtab. Educational Reforms of Lord Carzon.
School cluster
Navodaya Vidyalaya.
Psychological Foundations of Education
Module-1 :
Answer any one question : 18 × 1 = 18
Define educational psychology. Discuss the scope of educational psychology with relevant examples. 3 + 15
Discuss in brief the methods of Educational psychology. Why is experimental method considered as the most reliable method ? Explain. 10 + 8
Answer any two questions : 12 × 2 = 24
Define learning. Discuss the various types of learning. 3 + 9
Explain Ausubel’s theory of meaningful verbal learning. 12
What do you mean by transfer of learning ? How does transfer of learning take place ? Discuss the Gestalt theory of transposition on transfer of learning. 2 + 3 + 7
What are the differences between growth and development ? Discuss the characteristics of development process.4 + 8
Write notes on any two of the following : 4 × 2 = 8
Developmental Observation method of behaviour study
Moral development as per Lawrence Kohlberg
Impotance of conditioning in Education
Psychological theory of retention.
Module-2 :
Answer any one question : 18 × 1 = 18
Give a comprehensive definition of intelligence. Discuss Sternberg’s theory of intelligence in detail. 4 + 14
What is meant by motivation ? How are motivation and learning interlinked ? Discuss the hierarchical theory of motivation of Abraham Maslow. 2 + 4 + 12
Answer any two questions : 12 × 2 = 24
Define attention. Discuss the attention theory of Broad Bent. 2 + 10
Define personality. Discuss the social learning theory of Personality of Albert Bandura. 2 + 10
What is mental health ? Discus the general criteria of mental healthiness. 2 + 10
What is meant by mental retardation ? How are mentally challenged children classified ? 4 + 8
Write notes on any two of the following : 4 × 2 = 8
Characteristics of Gifted children
Educational programme of the mentally challenged children
Resource allocation theory of attention Performance test for measuring intelligence.
Sociological Foundations of Education
Special credit will be given for precise and correct answer. Marks will be deducted for spelling mistakes, untidiness and illegible hand writing. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Group – A :
Answer any two questions : 18 × 2 = 36
What is meant by social mobility ? Describe the relationship between social mobility and education. 4 + 14
What is meant by ‘Equality of educational opportunity’ ? Discuss the factors affecting equality of educational opportunity. 4 + 14
What is meant by National Integration ? Discuss the relationship between education and national development. 4 + 14
Describe the contribution of Emile Durkhaim and Robert Merton in education. 18
Group – B :
Answer any three questions : 12 × 3 = 36
Explain the role of education as a vehicle for social change. 12
Discuss the role of culture and technology as
social determinants of education. 12
Explain how acceleration of modernization takes place through education. 12
Discuss the theory of Karl Marx as the basis of education. 12
Discuss the measures needed for developing an ideal environment in educational institution. 12
Discuss how deviant behaviour of the students can be controlled. 12
Group – C :
Answer any four questions : 7 × 4 = 28
Discuss the role of community and peer group in socialization process. 7
Discuss the role and responsibility of an active teacher in educational institutions. 7
Discuss the problems related to urban and industrial population. 7
Mention the characteristics of Primary group. 7
Mention the causes of present student unrest in Higher education institutions. 7
Write the advantages and disadvantages of the application of sociometry method in the education system. 7