Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU ES334 Education and Society

December 2007

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.

Describe the structure of Indian society. and its nature.

Define Pragmatism. What is the contribution of pragmatism in education ? Discuss various roles of the teacher according to Pragmatism

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Media is playing an important role in education. What are its educational functions ? Discuss.

Discuss intervention strategies to reduce inequality in education.

3. Write short notes/answer on any four of the following in about 150 words each :

(i) How does the community influence the school ?

(ii) Why was Acharya Rama Murthi Committee set up ? Describe its recommendations.

(iii) School as a miniature society.

(iv) National Open School - its objectives and functions.

(v) What are the advantages of semester system ?

(vi) What are the benefits of grading over numerical marking system ?

(vii) Describe the important recommendations of NPE 1985 on Teacher Education.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

While teaching you might have noticed that some students have problems at home. For this you might have met the students and their parents to know their relationship. On this basis prepare a report about child - parent relationship and also illustrate its impact on the education ol the child.

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