EDUCATION AND SOCIETY
1. "Education is not only preparation for life, it is synonymous with life." Discuss bringing out the definition and aims of education.
2.Discuss the role of community in education and its relationship with school as an agency of education.
3. Compare the ideas propagated by Naturalism, Idealism and Pragmatism with respect to the curriculum development. Which philosophy do you think is the best ? Why ?
4. Discuss the role of education in the context of the aspirations of the Indian society, particularly the spirit of . nationalism. What do you as a teacher do in this regard ?
5. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :
(a) Universalization of Elementary Education in the Indian context
(b) Education and National Development
(c) Education as a Fundamental Right
(d) School based evaluation
(e) Education and Culture in the Indian context
(f) Role of teacher in inculcating values
(g) Concept and philosophy of Distance Education
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Vocational Education is the need of the society. But there are certain problems in fulfilling the aims of Vocationalization of Education. Discuss these problems with students and parents and suggest improvements to fulfil the aims of Vocationalization of Education.
1. Answer the following question in about 600- words.
"Education is the manifestation of divine perfection already existing in man" -- Vivekananda. Define education and discuss the aims of education in the light of the above statement.
2.Describe the media as an important agency of education. Discuss the relationship between Home, School, Community and Media.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
How is Educational Evaluation an ' important aspect of the Education System ? Discuss innovations in the examination system in
4. What is the meaning of Vocationalisation of Education ? Discuss its various merits and demerits in the context of Secondary Education.
5. Write short notes on the following in . about 150 words each
(i) Social stratification
(ii) Open learning system
(iii) Universalism
(iv) Non-formal education
(v) Pragmatism and Curriculum
(vi) Role of teacher in promoting national integration and education
(vii) Education - its role in developing democratic outlook
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
You as a school teacher might have realized that in a culturally diverse country like
.1 Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What are the basic aims of education in a democratic society ? What should be the role of teachers and students in the programme `Education for All' ? Discuss.
2. Define Naturalism. What is the contribution of Naturalism in Education ? Discuss various roles of the teacher according to Naturalism.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
How does vocationalisation lead to increase in productivity of the country ? Discuss.
4. Define wastage and stagnation. Discuss the various innovative strategies to reduce wastage and stagnation.
5. Write short notes on any four of the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Socialization and Acculturation
(ii) Recommendations of Yashpal Committee regarding examination reform
(iii) Education as a social sub-system
(iv) Explain Pluralism in the context of the Indian Education System
(v) Globalisation and its impact on education Impact of philosophy on the educational system
(vii) Impact of dialect and medium of instruction on academic performance of students
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Through your teaching experience you might have felt that the school can create conditions for positive social change in the community. Discuss with your colleagues and prepare a critical report highlighting recommendations to bring about social change in the community.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What do you mean by the term Education ? Discuss spiritual, developmental and social mould of Education with suitable illustrations.
2. Describe community as an important agency of education. Discuss its relationship with school.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Discuss the essential tenets of `Naturalism' as an educational philosophy and explain its importance in the light of curriculum and the role of teacher.
4. Describe various functions of the school in a democratic society.
5. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Indian Social Structure and its nature
(ii) Education - its role in national development
(iii) Globalisation - its features and effect on education
(iv) The Common School System - its salient features
(v) NPE-1986 - its salient features in relation to teacher education
(vi) Semesterisation - need, importance and implementation
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
As a teacher, you must have visited the nearby locality and listed the different kinds of media available in the locality for children. You must also have evaluated their utilisation for children's education in consultation with parents. Write a report on the availability of different kinds of media and their utility for children's education.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Describe the aims of education and discuss how these can be realized in a democratic set-up like
2. Describe school as a formal agency of education and discuss its ,relationship with home.
3 .Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Discuss essential tenets of 'Pragmatism' as a school of philosophy and explain its importance in the light of curriculum' and 'the role of teacher'.
4. How can students' and community participation be made effective for proper management of the school ? Explain your answer with suitable illustrations.
5. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Education - its role in preservation of culture
(ii) Education an instrument of social change
(iii) Vocational Education - its need and importance
(iv) Open Schooling - its need and importance
(v) Inequality in Education measures to minimise it
(vi) Grading in Examination - its ne,ed and significance
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words
As a teacher, you must have come across some students who have dropped out and a few of them were also repeaters. List the different causes of their drop-outs and stagnation which you have found after interaction with students. Suggest measures for reducing stagnation and drop-out.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words. Describe the structure of Indian society. and its nature.
2. Define Pragmatism. What is the contribution of pragmatism in education ? Discuss various roles of the teacher according to Pragmatism.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Media is playing an important role in education. What are its educational functions ? Discuss.
4. Discuss intervention strategies to reduce inequality in education.
5. Write short notes/answer of the following in about 150 words each :
. (i) How does the community influence the school ?
(ii) Why was Acharya Rama Murthi Committee set up ? Describe its recommendations.
(iii) School as a miniature society.
(iv)
(v) What are the advantages of semester system ?
(vi) What are the benefits of . grading over numerical marking system ?
(vii) Describe the important recommendations of NPE 1986 on Teacher Education.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
While teaching you might have noticed that some students have problems at home. For this you might have met the students and their parents to know their relationship. On this basis prepare a report about child - parent relationship and also illustrate its impact on the education of the child.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Describe the problems of Indian society in the context of National Development.
2. Mention the shortcomings of the present examination system. Also suggest some innovative ways for improvement.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words. Discuss education as an instrument for social change.
4. Explain important functions of home as an agency of education, with suitable examples.
5. Write short notes or answer of the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Vocationalization of Secondary Education - its concept, need and importance.
(ii) Common school system - its concept and importance.
(iii) Describe minimum level of learning.
(iv) According to the Education Commission, what. are the three ways in which education can respond to challenges of modernization ?
(v) Discuss the role of NGOs in educational programme.
(vi) What are the determinants of aims of education ?
(vii) What are the criteria of social stratification ?
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What can be, in your opinion, the important steps that may be taken by the Government to remove disparities in education ? To collect the opinion of the community and your colleagues on this aspect you must have done a survey. Prepare a report on this.