HMEF5033

Comparative Education
FINAL EXAMINATION
PROF. DR. GURNAM KAUR SIDHU
 INTRODUCTION
• EVALUATION: HMEF 5033 – COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
• ASSIGNMENT = 60%
• FINAL EXAMINATION = 40%
 FINAL EXAMINATION
• The Final Examination Paper is a 3 (THREE) Hour paper
• The paper comprises 2 parts: Part A and Part B
• Part A= 40 Marks
• Part B = 60 Marks
• Total 100 Marks
 FINAL EXAMINATION:PART A
• PART A: 40 Marks
• Part A consists of Two (2) Questions
• Candidates must answer BOTH questions
• Question 1 = 20 marks
• Question 2 = 20 marks
• Total = 40 Marks
 FINAL EXAMINATION:
SAMPLE PAST YEAR QUESTION PART A
• QUESTION 1: Final Examination 2015
Comparative Education is a fully established academic field of study that is
focused on the comparison of one aspect of education with another or the
comparison of features present in different contexts, places and countries.

• Select ONE (1) issue on education and any TWO (2) countries.
• Then briefly compare and contrast the issue identified in both the countries
highlighting at least TWO (2) similarities and TWO (2) differences
(20 MARKS)
 FINAL EXAMINATION:PART B
• PART B: 60 Marks
• Part B consists of FIVE (5) Questions
• Candidates are required to answer THREE (3) questions ONLY.
• Each question carries 20 Marks
• 3 x 20 = 60 marks
 FINAL EXAMINATION:
SAMPLE PAST YEAR QUESTION PART B
• QUESTION 1 – 2015
• Define what you understand by the term ’Comparative Education’. [10 MARKS]
• Discuss the contributions of any TWO (2) of the following proponents of Comparative
Education:
• Sir Michael Sadler (1861-1943)
• Issac Leon Kandel (1881-1965)
• George Z.F. Bereday (1920 – 1986)
• Philip G. Altbach [10 MARKS]
Total = 10 + 10 = 20 MARKS
 CONCLUSION

• SO. . . For HMEF 5033 (comparative Education) you are

required to complete an Assignment (60%) comprising
TWO Sections (Part A and Part B) and sit for a Final
Examination (40%)
• So learn to manage your time well and study on a regular
basis. Do not procrastinate and leave everything to the
last minute.
• Wishing you ALL THE BEST !