Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU), Delhi. Previous Year / Old Question Papers for B.Ed (BEd) Program

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ES331
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Dec06
1. Ansper the following question in about 600 words.
What do you mean by the concept “curriculum emluation” ? Why do we evaluate curriculum ? Discuss.
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Describe with exarnple the input-process-output model of
a system as applicable to any instructional system
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Explain with examples various teaching skills required for effective teaching at the Secondary/Senior .Secondary School level.
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Disctrss with examples the following training strategies :
(i) Interaction analpis
(ii) Simulation
3. Attempt arry fourof the following questions. Answer each question in about 150 wonds
(i) How is Tyler’s Model of curriculum construcfion -tr_ different from Taba’s Model ? lffi (iil Explain the role of rarious factors to be tiaken into view while planning a curriculum :
(ii| Identify and briefly explain the causes that make a given instructional system inefficient. (i9 Dfferentiate between various styles of progranwred instruction.
(v) Describe the organisation and er.raltntion of the micro-teaching approach.
(vi) Dscuss various levels of instruction with’the help of examphs.
(vii) Discuss merits and demerits of activity based inshuction.
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
You have studied instructional media in Block /ES 331. You must have watched/istened to some educational TV /radio programmes. o Present an overview of the content, objectives, format and learning outcomes of the programme. o Discuss the rationale for selection of the medium (television or radio). o Suggest measures to improve effectiveness of the programme.

Jun06
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
‘The main problems of curriculum are lack of sequence, continuity and integration of content included in curriculum.’ Discuss the statement with convincing arguments.
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Describe the components and sub-system of a given instructional system and explain their integration.
2. Answer the following ql.restionin about 600 words’ l Describe as to how the teacher, the student and the environment can functiQLas.
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Discuss the mechanisms of efleclive management of instruction.
3. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(i) Discuss how a well planned curriculum can make teaching and learning more effective.
(ii) Discuss the role of different types of reinforcements in classroomte aching.
(iii) Describe learner-related factors which influence I curriculum developrhent and transaction. i
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(iv) Describe the role of formative evaluation in curriculum development.
(v) Identify common defects of teaching through demonstration and suggest suitable measures to remove them.
(vi) Fxplain with examples the procedure of conducting group-investigationo f a problem.
(vii) How will you formulate instructional strategy for your teaching ? Discuss
4. Answer the {ollowing question in about 600 words’ You have studied about flow-charting the content in Block 3,/ES-331.
(i) Analyse the content of a topic of your choice from your discipline/subject and present it through a flow chart.
(iil Justify the flow chart you have presented’
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ES332
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Dec06
l. Answer the following question in about 600 words Explain the behaviourist approach to learning. Discuss its educational implications.
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Explain the concept of transfer of learning. Discuss different types of transfer of learning and explain their educational implications.
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Explain the genetic basis of indMdual differencqs.D iscuss the role of heredity in influencing the mental development of the learners.
Discuss special needs of learners/children from the deprived section of society. What role will you play in fulfilling those needs ?
3. Attempt any four of the following questions in about
150 words each :
(i) What do you understand by affective domain ? Discuss the main organising principles in affective domail,
(iii) Disctrss any three characteristics of gifted chr[dren.
(iv) Discuss the relationship between maturiry and learning. Give suitable examples in support of your answer.
(v) Explain any three basic assumptions that Ne necessary for providing guidance to the learners.
(vi) What arethe various causes of conflicts ? How would you resolve the conflicts among yo{.lr students ?
(vii) Describe the characteristics of a creative child.
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
How will you identify socially maladjusted students in your class ? How will you help them in making their social adjustment better ? Justify your answer with suitable examples.

Jun06

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Differentiate between the concepts of growth and development. Discuss adolescence as the crucial stage of human development.
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Explain the concept and nature of personality. Discuss the
psychoanalytical and psychosocial approaches in
understanding personality
2. Answer the followingq uestioni.n about 600 words.
Explain the psychometric approach to understand the concept of intelligence. Discuss appropriate instructional strategies for handling individual differences of the learners at various levels of intelligence.
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Explain the concept of learning. Discuss various characteristicso f learning with suitablee xamples.
3. Attempt any lour of the following questions in about
150 words each ,
(i) Explain the principles of learning deduced from the learning theory of Thorndike.
(ii) Explain nature of soclal adjustment and social maturity with examples.
(iii) Discuss briefly the relationship between heredity and environment on growth and development of the individual.
(iv) Define the concept of motivation and explain its role in learning.
(v) Discuss teachers’ role in improving group relationship in a school.
(vi) Briefly discuss broad classification of students with special needs with relerence to physical and mental aspects.
(vii) Discuss impact of vanious mass media on personality development of school children.
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
One of your students has secured 95o/o in the Board’s examination. How will you find out whether he is gifted or creative ? in case you have identified him as a gifted student, what steps would you follow while guiding him in the school ?
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ES333
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Dec06

l ‘ Answer the following question in about 600 words. M’goeondtio’ n and discusst he basic featurest hat characterisea evaluation tool.
What is diagnostic
teachers/studehts
learning ?
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testing ? In what way is it helpful to
in improving classroom teachi ng/
2. Answer the following queition in about 600 wordsi Discuss the use of ‘observation’ as a technique for evaluating non-scholastic aspects of student behaviour. How should the teacher ensure the reliability “urd validity of observation ?
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• Mention and discuss in brief the steps for constructing and standardising an achievement test’ g. write short notes on any ‘four of the following in about 150 words each :
(il Prep are a good marki,ng scheme f’ot the anntlal examination in your subject of teaching.
(ii) Differentiate betw een Absolute and comparative grading.
(iii) Discuss use, advantages and disadrnntages of oral Develop outline of a scheme of comprehensive evaluation for students of Secondary Educatiofi’ Differentiate between Mean, Median and Mqde and their interPretation.
(vi) Discuss how coefficient of correlation misinterPreted.
(vii) Differentiate between grading and numerical marking.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Choose a teaching unit of the subject of your choice. Give examples (2 each) of different types of assignments you would give to your students of Class IX. What actions as follow-up of these assignments will you take ?

Jun06
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words’ Explain various components of ‘Evaluation’ and define Evaluation with the help of suitable examples’
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What is meant by ‘self-reportingt’e chniqueo f evaluation? Mention any four self-reporting instruments’ What precautions will you keep in mind while evaluating through self-reportingte chnique?
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Explain the meaning and importance of educational diagnosis. Discuss the purpose and use of diagnostic tests.
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What is the need and importa nce of Remedial material ? Explain the process of preparation and use of Remedial material with suitable examples.
Write short notes on any four of the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Characteristicso f good evaluationt ool
(ii) Item analysis- concepta nd use
(iii) External evaluation- advantagesa nd disadvantages
(iv) Anecdotal record - concept and its use
(v) Sociogr’am - concept and use
(vi) Normal probability curve - its theoretical base and properties Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Mention the various steps involved in construction of
Criterion-Referenced test. Take up a unit in your subject
and construct criterion-relerencedte st having 12 items on
the basis of above meniloned steps
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ES343
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Dec07
l. Answer the following question in about 600 words , Explain the significance of media in teaching of Social Studies. Discuss the media used frequently in teaching of Social Studies. with examoles.
Differeniiate between cognitive and non-cognitive learning outcomes. Discuss uarious forms of test items for cpgnitive and non-cognitive learning outcomes with examples from Social Studies.
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Discirsss ociall ife and economicc onditionsp revailingd uring lndus Valley Civilization. Develop an instructional strategy to teach this topic mentioning content points, specific instructional objectives, teachingJearning activities and evaluation items.
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• Discuss major types of climate ol lndia. Develop an instructional strategy to teach this topic mentioning content points, specific instructional objectives; teaching-learning actMties and ermluation items.

3. Write short answers to any four of the following questions in about 15b words each ,
(i) Discuss the factors taken into consideration while organlsing Social Studies curriculum.
(ii) Explain with examples how questioning skill can be used in teaching Social Studigs.
(iiil Dfferentiate between a unit plan and a lesson plan.
(iv) Hw,t can continuous and comprehensive evaluation be implemented in Social Studtes ? Explain Discuss methods and media to introduce the concept of cultural heritage of lndia.
What is the need of maintaining environmental balance ? How can you explain it to your str-tdents? What are the different tgpes of soils found in India ? Construct four multiple-choice items to test students’ understanding of Indian soils.
What are the various indicators of economic development ? How can you teach this topic to your students ?
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
• Suppose you had organised project work in teaching of Social Studies. Discuss the stages of organising project work namely :
(t Planning of the project work
(it Implementation ol the project work
(iii) Erraluaiion o{ the project work

Jun07
1. Answer the following question in about 690 words :
Discuss with examples how demonstration method can be used in teaching of Social Studies. Point out the difficulties faced by a teacher during various steps while teaching through demonstration method.
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Discuss the role of instructional media in teaching Social
Studies. Justify ybur answer by giving suitable examples
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
What do you understand by Geographical Discoveries ? Mention the events which helped in geographical discoveries and discuss their effects OR Describe the purpose and various aspects of evaluation in Social Studies.
3. Write short answers to any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(i) What do you understand by Brain-Storming technique ? How can a teacher use it in leaching of Social Studies ?
(ii) Briefly discuss the influence of political factors on cultural development.
(iii) Explain the basic features of Indian Economy.
(iv) Discuss in brief the effects of Industrial Revolution on the environment.
(v) Describe in brief the reasons for the decline of Harappan culture.
(vi) Explain the impact of liberal ideas of the West in
British India”
(vii) What are the advantages of comm erclalieing animal rearing ?
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Suppose you had visited the nearby community alongwith your students to know the opinion of people about the impact of population, poverty and ernployment on the Indian Economy. What conclusionsd id you infer ?

Dec06

l. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Describet he objectiveso f teachingS ocial Studiesi n school with respect to learners’ needs and expected outcomes.
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Explain the concept of Integrated Approach of teaching Social Studies and its significance, by giving ‘suitable examples.
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Explain the concept of ‘Cultural Heritage’. Develop an instructional plan for teaching this topic to IX Class including teaching points, specific instructional objectives, instructional activities and Evaluation Questions.
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Explain the concept of ‘Natural Resources’. How would you develop an instructional plan including teaching points, specific instnrctional objectives, instructional activities and Evaluation Questions for teaching a topic of “Natural Resources” ?
3. Write short answers to any four of the following questions in about 150 words’each :
(i) Why is the preservation of wild life important ? What w ere the steps taken for the preservation of wild life ?
What is natural vegetation ? Explain the factors which determine the growth of natural vegetation of India. Compale the economic and social conditions of Indian society in the 18th century with present day Indian society.
Discuss the difference between Quantitative and Qualitative assessment.
(v) Discuss the impact of social reform movement on the life of people.
(vi) What are the advantages of Project Method in teaching Social Studies ?
(vii) Briefly mention the causes responsible for economic and social inequality in India.
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Suppose you were asked by your principal to make a survey on ‘Under-utilization of Forest Resources in the Community’. How did you interact with the communit5l on this issue ? On the basis of your interaction prepare a report highlighting the reasons f or under-utilizatona nd also olfer suggestions for maximum utilization of forest resources.

Jun06
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Explain individualised instruction. Discuss with examples individualised instructional methods used in teaching of Social Studies.
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Define ‘social Studies’ as a field of knowledge. Discuss learning outcomes expected of the teachingJearning activities in Social Studies.
2. Answer the iollowing question in about 600 words i Discuss the meaning of geographicadl iscoveriesS. electa suitable topic and develop an instructional strategy mentioning content points, instructional objectives in behaviouratle rms,t eaching-learninagc tivitiesa nd evaluation items.
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Discuss the ideals o{ the Indian Nation enshrined in its Constitution. Develop an instructional strategy to teach this mentioningc ontent points, specifici nstructionaol bjectives, teachingJearning activities and evaluation items.
3. Write short answers to any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(i) Describe professional and personal qualities a Social Studies teacher ought to possess.
(ii) How can yof utilise the expertise oI a guest speaker effectively in Social Studies class ? Explain.
(iii) Differentiate between numerical marking system and grading system. Which one would you prefer in assessing studerlt performance in Social Studies ?
Justify your answer
(iv) Differentiate between the terms - ‘latitudes’ and ‘longitudes’. What communication media would you use to bring out their differences ?
What are different forms of occupations ? Develop four multiple choice type items on this content. What methods and media would you adopt to explain the main features of Indian economy ? What is a diagnostic test ? Explain its use in the teaching of Social Studies by giving suitable examples.
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
During teaching in schools, you might have come across certain difficult topics to be learnt by students. How did you tgach them ? Illustrate the lesson plan for them in detail.
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Dec07
1. Mention three major approaches to English Language teaching. Which one do you think is the best and why ?
What is the place of English in Indian society ? Discuss,
bringing out the implications for teachers of English in this
context
2. Name the four skills of language. Which one do you think is the most important in the contexi of teaching-leaming English in lndia ? Give a reasoned answer arrMng at the objectives of teaching English in India.
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Discusst he characteristicso f Readinga nd its implications for the Reading teacher.
3. Attempt any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(i) What are the three phases of a listening class. ?
Dscuss any one of them.
(ii) Discusst he characteristicso f an effective oral skills lesson.
(iii) List the nine areas in which a writer needs. some competence according to Anita Pincas. Explain any one of them in detail, giving examples.
(iv) What is the place of grammar in linguage learning ?
Discuss, bringing out the changing approach to grammar in recent times.
(v) How will you develop* study skills among your students, as an English teacher ? Give examples.
(vi) Mention at least four reading problems and write a detailed note on anv one of them.
4. What is a lesson plan ? Describe, giving examples, the role of a lesson plan for an effective English class

Jun07
1. Ansruer the foilowing question in about 600 words.
What is the relationship between the need for leaming a : Ianguage and its teachiqg objectives ? E*pluin with an example from teaching of English as a second language.
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‘Learners law different cognitive styles.’ How is this observation useful for classroom teachers ? Give exarnples from teaching of ,English as a second language.
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What are the major differences between learning L1 and LZ ? Discuss the different contexts in which children formally learn certain language skills.
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In the context of learning language, discuss the role of integrative and instrumental motivation. Give suitable examples to illustrate your answer.
3. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(i) List down three features of a good listening task.
(ii) In order to teach conversation skills, why is it important to understand the differences between speech and writing ?
(iii) How can a teacher use dictation for story-telling and developing learners’ speech skills ?
(iv) List down the major skills needed to write a good summary.
(v) What aspects of writing should be given importance to at the secondary level ?
(vi) Frame a multiple choice itern to test your learners’ knowledge of grammar.
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Discuss the differences between discrete and integrated items given to test the grammatical competence of learners. Give an example from each to illustrate your answer.

Dec06
1. Answer the following qu,estionin about 600 words.
What are the unique individual characteristics of the learner that influence learning ? Discuss these in the context of teaching English as a second language.
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What is a cognitive style ? Discuss the cognitive styles important for developing communicative skills in second language learning.
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words’ What do you understand by ‘method’ of teaching language ? Discuss the relationship betwebn approach’ method and techniqrrs of language teaching uslng a suitable examPle.
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What are the important components of a lesson plan ?
Discuss your,ansrrter by illus-trating insbuctional objectives
for a poetry lesson for any class you teach’
3. Answer any lour of ttie fottowing questions in about 150 words each :
(i) What are the three kinds of listening materiali thlt can be used by a teacher:? Ust one advantage and one disadvantage,of each material’ , :
(ii) write at least foui characteristibs of an effective oral skills lesson’
(iii) What.is alexia and how does it affect one’s rea{iqlg ability ? , ,
(iv) What are ‘signposf qu€stions ? I :
(v) Frame two test items for tesdng reading “ comPrehension’
(vi) What is the significance of vocabulary games ? ‘
4. Ans,.r.retrh e following question in about 600,uprdsr : : . .
Discuss the methods of marking composition with suitable examples.

Jun06
l. What is the statuso f Englishl anguagein the contexto f our Indian education system ? Discuss the role of the English teacher in this context giving suitable examples’ OR Out of the four skills of language, which one do you think is most important ? Give a reasoned answer bringing out the objectives of teaching English in India.
2. What is the meaning of Efficient Reading ? DiscussE. xplain the characteristicosf readinga nd their impricationsfo r the teacher of English language.
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Distinguish between intensive reading and extensive reading.D iscussth e learningo bjectiveso f intensiver eading in detail.
3. Answer any four of the following questions in about
150 words each :
(i) Mention at least four different kinds of listening activities which can be used in the classroom for teaching listening skills. Describe any one of them in detail.
(ii) Mention at least four different kinds of Speaking Activities that can be used in the classroom for teaching speaking skills. Describe any one of them in detail.
(iii) Distinguish betwoen study skiils and ringuistic skiils.
What is the role of study skills in the English curriculum ?
(iv) Distinguish between formal and functional grammar.
Which one is more useful in language teaching and why ?
(v) Discuss the pedagogic principles of ,structural oral sifuational method’ in language teaching.
(vi) Write a note on different kinds of vocabulariesa nd their implications for the teaching of vocabulary
4. What are the essential cornponents of a lesson plan ?
Discuss the weak and strong poinis of any one lesson-plan
. which you must have prepared durin^g teaching at
Secondary level’