ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

Faculty of Education
(Department of Science Education)
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Course: Foundations of Science Education (8627)

Level: B.Ed (1.5 Years) Semester: Autumn, 2022

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MA/MSc, Med, ODL Mode)

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question,
the marks are distributed according to its requirements.
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Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1-5)

Q.1 Compare and contrast the Quran and Hadith with Modern Science. Support your
analysis with suitable examples. (20)

Q.2 Explain with suitable examples the Original Contribution of Arabic Science in the
Muslim World. (20)

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Q.3 Discuss the relationship between Science and Philosophy. How you compare the
similarities and differences between Science and Technology? (20)

Q.4 Discuss the “Deductive Method” of teaching. What advantages or disadvantages do

you observe on using Constructive Empiricism in science Education? (20)

Q.5 Discuss in detail the use of “Logical Positivism” in the perspective of Science
Education. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 6-9)

Q.1 Discuss in detail and with suitable examples the Stimulus & Response Theories
and their use in Science Teaching. (20)

Q.2 Define Realism. Discuss Significance of this philosophy for science education. (20)

Q.3 Deliberate on the Social Limitations for the successful execution of science for the
development. (20)

Q.4 Discuss with examples the Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development and Learning.
Also discuss its implication for Teaching and Learning of Science. (20)

Q.5 What are the Substantial outcomes of Revolution in Science Teaching? Discuss. (20)