ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Secondary Teacher Education)

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 All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks i.e. 20.
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Course: Secondary Education-II (827)

Level: M.Ed./M.A-STED Semester: Autumn, 2019
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-5)
Q.1 Discuss the principles of curriculum development in detail. (20)

Q.2 What are the functions of National committees of curriculum? Give suggestions to
improve it. (20)

Q.3 Discuss the history, status and functions of federal directorate of education.
(5+5+10)

Q.4 Explain aims and objectives of higher secondary keeping your experiences in view
the existing scheme of studies. (10+10)

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Q.5 Discuss examination, promotion and certification process presently prevailing in
Pakistan and give suggestion for its improvement. (5+5+5+5)

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 6-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50

Q.1 Compare the formal education of Iran and Indonesia, give suggestion for
improvement in Pakistani education system. (15+5)

Q.2 Compare the seventh and eighth five year educational plans regarding targets and
achievements in secondary education. (10+10)

Q.3 Critically analyse the on-going in service training programmes at secondary level
in Pakistan. (20)

Q.4 What is micro teaching? Explain its characteristics. (5+15)

Q.5 Discuss the problems and issues in secondary education. Also give suggestions to
resolve them. (5+5+10)

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