ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Secondary Teacher Education)

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1. Response to each question should not be less than 1200 words.

2. Write answers in your own words after reading the textbook.
3. Avoid irrelevant information, reproduction from any text and give a critical
analysis of the questions asked for.
4. Write your assignment in legible handwriting.
5. Give source in case of quoting any material.
6. Submit the assignment on or before the specified date.
7. Late assignment will not be accepted in any case.

Course: Higher Education (8625) Semester: Spring, 2021

Level: B. Ed Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1-4)

Q.1 Socio-economic development of e country depends upon higher education.

Comment on the statement and provide relevant examples to support your views.
(20)

Q.2 Explain different modes of higher education. Which mode, you think is better for
Pakistani system of higher education and why? (10+10)

Q.3 Critically discuss the provisions of Higher Education in the National Education
Policy 1998-2010. (20)

Q.4 Critically analyze the history rational and policies of higher education system in
Australia. (20)

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Q.5 Discuss the higher education system in Australia. Highlight the implication if this
system for improving of Higher Education system of Pakistan. (20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5-9)
Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 50

Q.1 Comparatively discuss the system of Higher Education in India and Malaysia. (20)

Q.2 Explain the concept and reasons of Wastage in Higher Education. Give suggestions
to minimize wastage in Higher Education in Pakistan. (20)

Q.3 Highlight the significance of assessment at higher education level. What is the role
of teacher in assessment? Explain. (10+10)

Q.4 Critically discuss Quality and Access as two problems in Higher Education. (20)

Q.5 Elaborate different styles of learning in higher education and discuss their effect on
student’s achievement. (10+10)