ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

(Secondary Teacher Education Department)

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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 specified date.
7. Late assignment will not be accepted in any case.

Course: Educational Psychology and Guidance (6501) Semester: Autumn, 2020

Level: M.A/ M.ed Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1-4)
Note: All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Q.1 Explain the concept, nature and scope of Psychology. How does educational
psychology help the teacher for effective teaching? (10+10)

Q.2 Discuss different stages and aspects of cognitive development. Critically analyze
the role of heredity and environment in this regard. (15+5)

Q.3 Discuss the process of language development in children. Elaborate major features
and principles of language development given by B.F. Skinner. (20)

Q.4 Write brief but comprehensive note on the followings: (10+10)

a) Mastery Learning
b) Phases in Information Processing

Q.5 Comparatively discuss the behaviorist and Cognitive theories of learning. Explain
the underlying concepts and assumptions with the help of relevant examples. (20)

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Q.1 Explain need and functions of motivation. How as a teacher, will you enhance
student’s motivation? (10+10)

Q.2 Briefly explains Aptitude Tests and Portfolios as the measures of individual difference
and also discuss educational implications of individual differences. (15+5)

Q.3 Highlight significance of mental health. What are the symptoms of maladjustment?
Discuss various adjustment mechanisms and their characteristics (5+5+10)

Q.4 Critically discuss the need of guidance in schools. Explain modes of guidance with
examples. (10+10)

Q.5 Differentiate between counseling and therapy. Critically discuss person centered
therapy and its therapeutic process with examples. (20)