IGNOU Question Paper B.

Ed COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION , June 08

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO8
ES-362: COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION
Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage 70%
Note :

(i) All the four questions are compulsory.

(ii) All questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words:

What are the different steps in testing of the computer based courseware? Discuss them with
suitable examples.
OR
Differentiate between Camputer Based Instruction {CBI) and Conventional teaching . Discuss the
hardware and software requirements for design and implementation of CBI.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

What are the different primitive structures used in structured task analysis ? Discuss them briefly.
OR
When will you use linear project control strategy ? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

3. Answer any four of the following in about 150 words each :

(i) Describe the various principles of programmed learning.
(ii) How would you differentiate between ICR and OMR ?
(iii) What are the problems of disabled students in having an access to computers ?
(iv) What is the advantage of MIDI over digitized sound ?
(v) What are the hardware requirements for video in multimedia ?
(vi) Differentiate between single user operating system and multiuser operating system. Also, give
an example for each.

4.Answer the following question in about 600 words :

How does computerisation of personnel reeord maintenanee in your school help in managing
Human Resource more efficiently ? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO8
ES: 363- GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Time: 3 hours Maximum Weightage 70%
Note :

(i) All the four questions are compulsory.

(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 word:

Explain the nature of guidance. Disuss the purpose and scope of guidance giving suitable
examples.

OR

Differentiate between guidance and counselling. Discuss the stages of counselling proess.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Explain the meaning and importance of career development. Describe the stages of the process of
career development as given by Super (1957).

OR

Explain the nature of behaviour problems of children. Discuss the causes of behavioural problems
giving suitable examples.

3. Answer any four of the followingq questions in about 150 words each :

(i) Discuss advantage and limitations of group counselling.

(ii) Explain the intgration of guidance with school curriculum.

(iii) Describe the role of teachers as guidance personnel.

(iv) Discuss the methods of dissemination of occupational information in schools.

(v) Describe the types of career patterns of women with suitable examples.

(vi) Explain the concept and approaches of Inclusive Education.

(vii) Explain the concept of aptitude and meaning of aptitude test.

(viii) Discuss any three psychological factors which facilitate classroom learning.

4' Anslver the following question in about 600 words.

The Principal of your school wants you to introduce

guidance programme in the sehool. Which services will you organise for the students of IX and X
grades ? Discuss various activities under any one guidance seruice ccnsidered for the guidanee
programme.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATI0N
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO8
ES-333 EDUCATION EVALUATION
Time:3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note :
(i) All the four questions are compulsory.
(ii) AII the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Define evaluation and explain its need and importance in education, with illustrations.

OR
Explain criteria of a good evaluation tool with examples.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Explain the concept assesment process and interpretation used in abservation tehnique of
evaluation.
OR

Define rating scales and describs their types, uses and limitations.

3. Write note on any five of the following in about 120 words each:

{i} Norm-Referenced test - its importance and use

(ii) Relative Grading - concept and importance in evaluation

{iii) Peer Rating - concept and signifieance

{iv} Difficulty level - concept and use

{v} Inventories - concept and use

{vi} Diagnostic tests - purpose and use

{vii) Need and format of cumulative Records

{viii Measures of Dispersion - its importance

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Select any topic from your teaching subject and prepare a blueprint. On the basis of the blueprint
prepare an achievement test incorporating all the essential criteria of a good achievement test.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO8
ES-361 : EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage 70%
Note :

(i) All the four questions are compulsory.

(ii) All the questions carry equall weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

What, according to you, is 'Educational Technology'?Deseribe the nnain stages of its evolution
beginning from 'teaching aids' to the use of multimedia and ICT driven technologies.

OR

Discuss the main factors that led to the emergence of open and distance learning systems in India
citing examples of Natianal Institute af Open Schooling {NIOS). AIso describe in detail the
distinguishing features of the NIOS.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

"Evaluation is an integral part of educational technology." Examine this statement critically and
state the rationale and purposes of evaluating an ET project. Also describe with examples the four
components of CIPP model of evaluation.

OR

Why do we use printed 'Self-Learning Materials' (SLMs) as the principal mode of instruction for
open and distance learners ? Describe the structure and main characteristics of SLMs giving
illustrations from your own (B.Ed.) course materials.

3. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :

(i) Describe the need. importance and role of audio-video

programmes and computer-driven inputs in open and
distance learning systems, giving examples from your own experience as a distance learner.

(ii) What is teleconferencing ? Discuss the merits and demerits of audio and video conferencing.

(iii) Why will an individual, in the near future be required to continue to learn throughout his/her
life ? Explain it and clarify the concept of a 'Learning Society'.

(iv) What is a chart good for ? Describe various types of charts used in day-to-day classroom
teaching.

{v} List the major strengths and weaknesses af TVS/video programmes. Describe how you, as a
teacher, will ensure effeetive utilization of Tv/video programmes in your class.

(vi) State the key principles of learning as envisaged by Sri Aurobindo. How does Mirambika
School attempt to realise these principles through its programmes and activities ?

(vii] What is experiential learning ? Describe the stages in the process of experiential learning.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

List important guidelines for developing an educational Tv/video programme script. Based on these
guidelines, prepare a programme brief and develop a 10-minute TV/Video script on any teaching
topic or theme for Secondary sehool students.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO8
ES-335 : TEACHER AND SCHOOL
Time: 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note :
(i) AII the four questions are compulsory.
(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

What do you understand by 'hierarchies in school system'? Discuss the models of hierarchies of
structure generally found in school system with their merits and demerits.

OR

Discuss personal qualities and professional competencies that need to be acquired to become an
effective teacher.

2. Answer the following queston in about 600 words.

Why is knowledge of various management process of school essential for a teacher? Discuss
different managerial functions as teacher performs in school.

OR

What are the decesion-making techniques used in the management process? Which decesion-
making technique would you use to address the problem of regular late-comers in the school?
State the reason for selecting that technique.

3. Answer any five of the following question in about 120 words each:

(i) How can realities in the community be transformed as learning experiences in the school?
Discuss with suitable example.

(ii) Discuss the key elements in organizational behaviour.

(iii) Explain the need of inservice training for school teachers.

(iv) Discuss the creteria that you would keep in mind while evaluating yours peers.

(v) Describes leadership roles of students in the school.

(vi) Define action research. Discuss its role in improving school system.

(vii) Discuss the function that school time-table performs.

(viii) "Cumulative Record Card is the reflection of what a student is." Discuss the statement.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Explain ihe need and importance of co-curricular activities. Discuss the skills that a teacher uses to
organise co-curricular activities in school.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATI0N
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO8
ES-333 EDUCATION EVALUATION
Time:3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note :
(i) All the four questions are compulsory.
(ii) AII the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Define evaluation and explain its need and importance in education, with illustrations.

OR

Explain criteria of a good evaluation tool with examples.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Explain the concept assesment process and interpretation used in abservation tehnique of
evaluation.
OR

Define rating scales and describs their types, uses and limitations.

3. Write note on any five of the following in about 120 words each:

{i} Norm-Referenced test - its importance and use

(ii) Relative Grading - concept and importance in evaluation

{iii) Peer Rating - concept and signifieance

{iv} Difficulty level - concept and use

{v} Inventories - concept and use

{vi} Diagnostic tests - purpose and use

{vii) Need and format of cumulative Records

{viii Measures of Dispersion - its importance

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Select any topic from your teaching subject and prepare a blueprint. On the basis of the blueprint
prepare an achievement test incorporating all the essential criteria of a good achievement test.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO8
ES-332 : PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Time: 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%

Note :

(i) AII the four questions are compulsory.

(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Differentiate between growth and development with the help of suitable examples. Why should a
teacher study the principles governing growth and development ?

OR

Explain the concept of individual differences. Discuss the individual differences in intelligence and
creativity with suitable examples.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Explain the concept and types of motivation. How does motivation contribute to enhanee children's
academic achievement?

OR

Discuss the influence of personal and environmental factors on classroom learning. Give examples.

3. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each:

(il "Adolescence is a period of storm and stress." Elaborate.

{ii} What should a school do to ensure healthy social development of children ?

(iii) How do children attain new concepts ?

(iv) How does cognitive domain of learning differ from affective domain?

{v} How will you facilitate students' adjustment in schools? Discuss.

{vi} Explain the meaning and nature of guidance. How is it related to counslling?

{vii} Explain the situations in which you can use the method of spaced and unspaced learning.

4. Answer the followinq questions in about 600 words.

Prepare a plan for the identification of emotionally maladjusted children in your class. Discuss the
strategies you shall devise to help such children.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June,2OO7
ES-363 : GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note:

(i) All the four questions are compulsory.

(ii)All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

What is counselling ? Enumerate and highlight its principles and goals and mention the major
approaches to counselling.

OR

How would genetic inheritance, early childhood experiences and subsequent experiences lead to
vocational behaviour? Discuss this question in the context of Roe's theory of career choice.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Should the orientation programme be same for elementary, secondary and senior secondary
students? Develop an outline for orientation of students at secondary and senior secondary level
for your school.

OR

Enumerate the special problems of tribal education. Discuss any two schemes available to
overcome the problems of tribal education. Suggest steps to be undertaken to increase enrolment,
retention and achievement among tribal children.

3. Answer any four of the following in about 150 words each :

(i) Describe types of guidance, with examples.

(ii) Why do we need to integrate guidance and counselling?

(iii) Describe the four techniques of testing personality.

(iv) Explain the term 'group guidance'. Discuss any two group guidance activities which are carried
out in schools.

(v) Mention the various stages of career development given by Super.

(vi) Discuss which mode of child rearing is most effective and why.

(vii) Mention three factors that lead to the socio-emotional problems.of the individuals with
handicaps.

(viii) What is I.E.D.C.? How is it different from P.I.E.D.?

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

In your school, as a teacher, you have a student requiring help through counselling. Select and
discuss an appropriate counselling approach that you will use to help the student.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO7
ES-341 : TEACHING OF SCIENCE
Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note:
(i) AII the four questions qre compulsory.
(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Justify the place of science in secondary school curriculum. Give suggestions for the modification
of methods of teaching as well as evaluation being used currently for teaching science at
secondary level.

OR

Distinguish between assessment and evaluation. What are the important steps of test construction
? Describe the main points to be considered when setting a science theory paper.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Identify the main teaching points, formulate corresponding objectives in behavioural terms and
explain teaching-learning process that you will follow while teaching any one of the following topics
at secondary level :

(i) Hydrocarbon

(ii) Origin of the Universe

3. Write notes on any five of the following in about

120 words each :

(i) Project method of teaching science

(ii) A good lesson plan

(iii) Essay type tests

(iv) Maintenance of laboratory equipment

(v) Diagnostic tests and remedial measures

(vi) Teaching of laws of motion

(vii) Teaching of modern periodic table

(viii)Teaching of nutrition and health

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Why is a science laboratory essential for teaching science in secondary schools ? How will you
plan, organise and maintain an ellective science laboratory in your school? What safety measures
are needed in the laboratory?

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June, 2O07
ES-333 : EDUCATIONAL EVALUATTON

Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage 70%

Note:
(i) All the four questions are compulsory. .
(ii) AII the guestions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

What relationship do you perceive among the three pairs of evaluation approaches ?

formative - summative,
internal - external,
norm-referenced - criterion-referenced,
Explain each in brief.
OR
Identify and explain the three domains of the instructional objectives. Further, mention and clarify
the levels of classification of any one of the three domains. Provide examples for different levels.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Explain various types of validity. Also, discuss the extrinsic and intrinsic factors influencing the
reliability of test scores.

OR

What do you understand by 'objectivity as a criterion' of a good evaluation tool ? How will you
ensure it ?

3. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :

(i) Mention types of objective type questions with examples. Also point out their merits and
demerits.

(ii) What are question banks? Discuss briefly their use in students' evaluation.

(iii) Briefly discuss the functions, advantages and disadvantages of continuous evaluation.

(iv) Give the application and use of Normal Distribution.

(v) Explain the difference between evaluation, assessment and measurement.

(vi)Why does the maximum value of coefficient of correlation lie between -1 to +1? Discuss.

(vii) Practical tests generally become farcical. As a practising teacher, how can you make them
meaningful and purposeful ?

4- Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Choose a teaching-unit of the subject of your choice of class IX. State its objectives in the three
domains. Mention the types of suitable tools for their assessment and prepare three test items for
each domain.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Examination
June, 2OO7
ES-332 : PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%

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Note
(i) AII the four questions are campulsory.
(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Describe various stages of human development. Discuss the role of teacher in facilitating the
development of the learners.

OR

What is meant by 'individual differences'? Discuss the factors producing individual differences.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Define the students with special educational needs.Describe the teacher's role in meeting the
educational,social and psychological needs of such students.

OR

Explain the concept of learning. Discuss personal factors that influence learning, with suitable
examples.

3. Attempt any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :

(i) Explain Piaget's views on moral development.

(ii) Discuss the role of teacher in the development of adolescent personality.

(iii) Explain the meaning of interest and its development in studies at school.

(iv) Discuss the implications of verbal iearning for class-room practice.

(v) Briefly discuss the environmental factors influencing learning.

(vi) Mention the different types of conflicts and explain the measures for resolving them.

(vii) Differentiate between Guidance, Counselling and Psychotherapy.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Discuss some effective methods of learning which you would like your students to practice in the
class and home. Illustrate your answer with relevant examples.