M.

A in Education (MAE)
Part II

Assignments
Session 2015-16

Centre For Distance & Open Learning

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENT RESPONSES
i. It will help you to complete the assignments in time if you start working on them as soon as
possible. You should plan your work in such a way so that all the assignments are submitted
by the deadline given by your study centre. There is only one assignment for each course of
MA –Education. Each assignment carries 30 marks.
ii. The assignments Responses (ARs) may be submitted by hand at your Programme Centre or
sent by post to the Programme In charge of your Programme Centre by the specified date.
iii. You should retain a copy of all the assignments for your own record.

SPECIALIZED AREA: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

MES – 031: ET - An Overview (M.M: 30)

Part A-Answer the following in about 300 words each:

(5x2 = 10)
a) Describe various technologies that facilitate partnership among learners.
b) Discuss the utility/relevance of channels of feedback available to teachers and learners.

Part B -Answer the following questions in about 600 words each:

(10x2 = 20)
a) Critically examine the role of UGC and CIET in promoting educational technology in India.
b) Citing appropriate examples from your own teaching/learning experiences discuss the use of
cooperative learning method in the instructional process.

MES – 032: Communication and Information Technology (M. M.: 30)

Part A-Answer the following in about 300 words each: (5x2 =

10)
1. In your opinion as a teacher, what is the importance of Communication in class? Briefly
discuss the elements of Class-room Communication.
2. Discuss how IT is changing the process of Self-learning in the present scenario?

Part B-Answer the following questions in about 600 words each: (10x2 =
20)
1. Critically examine the strength and weaknesses of Media in terms of pedagogy.
2. What are the different aspects which must be taken into consideration while preparing Self-
learning Print Material? Discuss in detail.

MES – 033: Computer Technology (M. M.: 30)

Part A -Attempt the following in about 250 -300 word each: (5x2 =
10)
1. How can interactivity be achieved in educational multimedia with the use of Artificial
Intelligence and Virtual Reality? Explain.
2. Discuss the benefits of using a Database Management System (DBMS) in Schools. Give
examples.

Part B-Attempt the following in about 500 – 600 words each: (10x2
= 20)
1. Would you prefer to Macromedia Director or Macromedia Author to create multimedia
content for schools and why? Explain the major steps of creating multimedia content through
the selected one.
2. Internet tools and services can improve the quality of school education”. Reflect on the
statement with examples.

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 MES – 034: Designing Courseware (M. M.: 30)

Part A-Write on the following questions in 250-300 words each: (5x2 = 10)
a) Discuss the need and importance of electronic media to deliver a courseware in schools.
b) “Production of a video programme is a creative process”. Reflect on the statement with
examples.

Part B-Write on the following questions in 500-600 words each: (10x2 = 20)
a) Discuss the emerging tools of evaluation to assess student in non-scholastics areas
comprehensively and continuously.
b) Select a topic and explain the planning to develop a computer courseware.

SPECIALIZED AREA: HIGHER EDUCATION

MES – 101: Higher Education: Its Context & Linkages (M.M: 30)

Part A- Attempt the following in about 300 words each:

(5x2 = 10)
1. Discuss the contribution of the national movement to Indian education system.
2. What do you think development would mean in the context of India? What role will education
play in this?

Part B- Attempt the following in about 600 words each:

(10x2 = 20)
1. “Higher education in India is facing too many problems”. Discuss the statement in the light of
present situation of higher education.
2. What does Quality in higher education mean? Suggest a few indicators to assess quality in the
teaching – learning process in higher education.

MES – 102: Instruction in Higher Education (M.M:30)

Part A- Attempt the following in about 300 words each:

(5x2 = 10)
1. What are the skills of using Communication Aids?
2. Explain Teacher Controlled input alternatives.

Part B -Attempt the following in about 600 words each:

(10x2 = 20)
1. Explain in detail the communication and information technologies.
2. How online/web based Assessment of students is done. Explain in detail.

MES – 103: Higher Education: The Psycho-Social Context (M.M:30)

Part A-Answer the following questions in about 300 words each:

(5x2 = 10)
a) Understanding College students‟ personality is necessary for good classroom-teaching and
management. Support your answer with valid reasons.
b) Effective Communication and good interpersonal relationships in the classroom is a tool for
good teaching-learning process. Discuss with examples.

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Part B-Attempt the following in about 600 words each:
(10x2 = 20)
a) Stress Management Strategies and Motivation Skills are two important issues in classroom
situation. Discuss the role of a teacher in resolving these issues.
b) Do you agree that University teachers should also work as Counsellors and Mental Health
Facilitators? Answer in detail with suitable examples.

MES – 104: Planning and Management of Higher Education (M. M.: 30)

Part A -Attempt the following in about 300 words each: (5x2 = 10)
1. How does self-regulation among the faculty members help in building a successful
institution?
2. Distinguish between non-plan and plan expenditure in the context of university finance?

Part B-Attempt the following in about 600 words each: (10x2 = 20)
1. Discuss cooperative learning as a technique for teaching-learning and classroom management.
2. Critically analyse the governance model in your university. Suggest ways for improving the
present system of university governance
SPECIALIZED AREA: DISTANCE EDUCATION

MES – 111: Growth and Philosophy of Distance Education (M. M.: 30)

PART A -Attempt the following in about 300 words each: (5x2 = 10)
1. How the Distance Education is a reformative movement.
2. How the conventional use of Distance Teaching is qualitative.

PART B -Attempt the following in about 600 words each: (10x2 = 20)
1. Explain the difference between the problem of number and problem of relevance with
suitable examples.
2. Highlight the importance of cost effectiveness, research and staff development in
Distance education.

MES – 112: Design and Development of SLM and Learner Support (M.M.: 30)

1. Answer any two of the following questions in 250-300 words each:

a) Discuss briefly the implications of behaviorist theories of learning for course design in
distance education.
b) Define counseling. Discuss its significance in distance education system.
c) What is quality assurance? How can you assure quality of distance learning materials? (5x2 =
10)

2. Answer any two of the following questions in 500-600 words each:

a) Do you think that a good conventional teacher is also a good distance teacher? Justify your
answer in the light of the characteristics of a good distance teacher.
b) Explain the meaning and processes of communication. Discuss briefly the implications of
communication for course design in distance education.
c) Discuss the major components of designing and developing computer based learning
materials. (10x2 = 20)

MES – 114: Management of Distance Education (M.M.: 30)

PART A -Attempt the following in about 300 words each: (5x2 = 10)
1. Explain the major functions of an organisation with focus on distance education institution

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2. Discuss the role of leadership in educational institutions

PART B -Attempt the following in about 600 words each: (10x2 = 20)
1. Discuss briefly the process of programme development and delivery followed in Indira
Gandhi National Open University
2. Critically analyse the major issues of Indian Higher Education with suitable examples.

MES – 115: Communication Technology for Distance Education (M. M.: 30)

PART A -Attempt the following in about 300 words each: (5x2 = 10)
1. Discuss the importance of policies on communication for education and development.
2. Explain the measures to ensure optimum learning from radio/audio medium.

PART B -Attempt the following in about 600 words each: (10x2 = 20)
1. Prepare a plan indicating how you would use field/location recording for educational
purposes.
2. Discuss the steps that you would like to ensure necessarily while executing your
responsibility, as a distance educator, of organizing teleconferences for your students.