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MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

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PURPOSES
Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) All questions carry equal weightage.
Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Define 'Education'. Analyse the concept of
education from the view point of descriptive and
prescriptive theories.
OR
Explain education as a process of initiation and
as a process of reconstruction of experiences.
Answer the following question in about

600 words :
Explain the concept and types of knowledge.
Discuss theories of knowledge with examples.
OR
Discuss the theories of knowledge as propounded
by Jainism and Buddhism.

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3. Answer any four of the following questions in

about 150 words each :
Differentiate between formal and
non-formal education.
Mention briefly the criteria of sound
educational aims.
Describe aims of education as advocated by
naturalists.
Differentiate between overt curriculum and
hidden curriculum citing examples in each
case.
Explain how curriculum can be organised
based on Piaget's theory of cognitive
development.
Differentiate between curriculum planning
and curriculum development. How are they
related to classroom instruction ?
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Discuss educational thoughts of Rabindranath
Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi with specific
emphasis on aims of Education. Explain how their
educational thoughts are relevant for the present
day educational practices ?
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Answer the following question in about

600 words.
1. What is meant by curriculum evaluation ? Discuss
formative and summative approaches to
curriculum evaluation.
OR
What is a discipline ? Discuss the typology of a
discipline.
2. Answer the following question in about

600 words.
Critically examine different sources of knowledge

for their validity and limitations.
OR
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Discuss the social and psychological aspects that
need to be considered while planning and
developing a curriculum.

about 150 words each.
(a) Distinguish between aims and objectives of
education.
(b) How are reality, knowledge and values
defined by pragmatists ?
(c) "Education is promotion of desirable
behaviours and extinction of undesirable
behaviours." Explain this statement giving
examples.
(d) Differentiate between 'curriculum as a
product' and 'curriculum as planned
learning experiences'.
(e) What are the criteria for selecting content
for a curriculum ?
(f) How is a theory different from a law ?
Illustrate your answer with examples.

600 words.
Critically examine Ivan Illich's arguments for

deschooling society.
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PURPOSES


600 words :
Differentiate between formal education and non
formal education in terms of their characteristics.
OR
Differentiate between "Naturalism" and
"Reconstructionism" in terms of their philosophy
and aims of education.

600 words :
Define the concept of knowledge. Explain six
theories of knowledge with examples.
OR
How do the Jain and Buddhist philosophies
interpret educational aims and processes ?
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(a) Explain education as a process of
socialization.
(b) What role does education play in developing
desirable behaviours ?
(c) How does Islamic tradition define
knowledge ?
(d) Is Gandhiji's Basic Education Scheme
relevant for schools of today ? Give
reasons.
(e) Discuss four pillars of education as stated
by Delor's Commission .
(f) State the principles of curriculum planning.

600 words :
Suppose you are a member of curriculum
development group for developing secondary
school curriculum. Discuss the basic tasks you
will undertake while developing the curriculum.
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PURPOSES


600 words.
How can knowledge be validated ? Substantiate
your answer with examples.
OR
Discuss the nature of knowledge as propounded
by Jainism and Budhism. Discuss its relevance for
students of today.

600 words.
How are educational aims determined ? State
briefly the criteria of sound educational aims.
OR
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Critically analyse the philosophy of Ivan Illich,
with reference to the current educational scenario.
3. Answer any four of the followings in about 150

words each.
(a) Differentiate education from teaching and
learning.
(b) Is education a discipline? Explain.
(c) Distinguish between aims and objectives of
education.
(d) Is Idealist philosophy relevant in todays
world. Discuss.
(e) How does the Acharya Ramamurthy
Committee view the purpose of education?
(f) Explain the sociological foundations of
curriculum development.

600 words.
How do Indian and Western philosophers differ
and are similar in their perception about aims of
education ? Explain.
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June, 2013

PURPOSES


600 words.
Discuss the views of Marxists and
Ethnomethodologists on knowledge and aims of
education.
OR
Discuss the fundamental principles of Buddhist
philosophy and its aims of education.

600 words.
Define education from different theoretical
perspectives and discuss its features.
OR
Discuss scope of education from the point of view
of formal and non-formal learning environments.
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about 150 words each.
(a) Explain, with examples, reason as a source
of knowledge.
(b) Describe the role of assumption and its
limitations.
(c) Discuss orthodox theory of knowledge.
(d) Explain theories of causation and
momentariness.
(e) Differentiate between fundamental and
liberal Islamic views of knowledge.
(f) Mention the views of Ivan Illich on
education.

600 words.
Discuss principles of curriculum planning.
Explain how you would involve learners in
curriculum planning.
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December, 2013

PURPOSES

600 words :
Discuss the various approaches to curriculum
designing and development bringing out the
differences exhibited by each approach.
OR
Discuss the implications of different philosophical
positions on planning and development of
curriculum.

600 words :
Mention the different levels of enquiry addressed
to by the International Commission on Education
(1996). Discuss in detail the four types of learning
advocated by the commission.
OR
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Discuss enculturation and acculturation as
processes of education.

about 600 words :
(a) How is knowledge classified ? Give
examples.
(b) What is knowledge according to Gyana
Yoga ?
(c) Explain the meaning of knowledge in
Islamic tradition.
(d) How are aims different from objectives of
education ?
(e) What are the reasons for Paulo Freire
equating education with banking ?
(f) Distinguish between descriptive and
prescriptive theoretical stance on education.

600 words :
Write a critical summary on the views of any two
of the following thinkers on education :
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Rabindranath Tagore and
(c) J. Krishnamurthi
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PURPOSES

1. Answer the following questions in about

600 words :
Discuss the determinants of educational aims.
Explain the criteria of a sound educational aim.
OR
Discuss the philosophy and the aims of education
according to naturalistic and existentialistic
schools of thought. Are they relevant to the
present system of Education ? Explain.
2. Answer the following queston in about
600 words :
Explain the different sources of 'Pramana' and
their implications to construction of knowledge.
How do they differ from western views on sources
of knowledge ?
OR
What are the different types of knowledge ? How
do they contribute to the structure of a
'Discipline' ? Discuss the status of education as a
discipline in light of the above.
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(a) How do the cognitive learning theories
influence curriculum development ?
(b) Discuss the principles involved in
curriculum planning.
(c) Differentiate between a subject - centered
and a problem - centered approach to a
curriculum. Which one of them do you
prefer and why ?
(d) Explain education as a process of initiation.
(e) How does education help in understanding
cultural diversities ? Explain with an
example.
(f) Differentiate between liberal and
professional education with an example.
4. Answer the following in about 600 words :

Discuss the concept and aims of education
according to Sri Aurobindo and Rabindranath
Tagore. Critically examine to what extent are they
reflected in our current educational system.
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600 words :
Explain the concept of Education. Discuss
Education from the perspectives of different
theories of education.
OR
Explain Education as a process of socialization
and as a process of reconstruction of experiences.
600 words :
Explain the nature of knowledge and discipline.
What are their relevance to a school curriculum ?
OR
Discuss the philosophy and aims of education
according to Idealistic and Pragmatic schools of
thought. Are they relevant to the present system
of education ? Discuss.
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(a) Define Curriculum. Explain major view
points of curriculum.
(b) How is curriculum planned at the national
and the state level ? Explain with an
example from our Indian context.
(c) What is curriculum evaluation ? Explain
the different phases of curriculum
evaluation.
(d) What are the aims of Education according
to the National Curriculum framework
(2005) ? To what extent are they reflected
in our school curriculum ?
(e) Explain the Pancha Koshas (five sheaths)
and their aims in all round development of
an individual.
(f) Explain the Buddhist theory of Causation.

600 words :
Discuss the concept and aims of education
according to Paulo Friere and John Dewey.
Critically examine to what extent are they
reflected in our current educational system.
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June, 2015

PURPOSES


600 words :
Compare and contrast the descriptive and
prescriptive theories of education.
OR
Define knowledge. How is knowledge related to
knowing ? Discuss the requirements of knowing.

600 words :
Discuss the relevance of Idealist Philosophy for
the modern world.
OR
Discuss curriculum trends and issues with
reference to the relevance of present curriculum
and future trends.
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(a) What is the relevance of Manner Vs Matter
with reference to classroom
teaching-learning ?
(b) Explain education as initiation.
(c) Define Pramana. Enumerate the different
Pramanas.
(d) Discuss briefly the Realists' notion of
epistemology.
(e) Discuss the importance of hidden
curriculum.
(f) How do you think ICT impacts Curriculum
Planning ?

600 words :
You have been asked to prepare a plan of action
for deschooling society. Write a rationale why
society should be deschooled. Highlight the steps
to deschool society and finally give details of how
education will be ensured in such a society.
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600 words :
Elucidate the scope of formal, informal and non
formal education.
OR
Discuss the socio-cultural impact of Islamic
knowledge on contemporary and present system
of Indian education.

600 words :
Discuss the existentialist philosophy with regard
to the aims of education. Do you think they are
relevant today ? Justify your answer.
OR
Discuss the educational philosophy as given by
the Upanishads.
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(a) Differentiate between professional and

vocational education
(b) How is intuition a valid source of

knowledge ?
(c) What are the educational implications of

Pr anfiinas ?
(d) Explain the Buddhist theory of causation
(e) What factors affect formulation of

curriculum policy ?
( 1 ) Discuss curriculum as ILOs

600 words :
Discuss the educational implications of
non - western philosophies you have studied. 1 low
will you incorporate them in different school
subjects (science, social science, maths and
languages) ?
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June, 2016

PURPOSES


600 words.
Explain the concept of education. Describe briefly
the general features of education.
OR
Explain the nature of discipline. Justify, whether
Education is a discipline.

600 words.
What is meant by knowledge ? Analyze different
sources of knowledge along with their validation
and limitations.
OR
Explain the meaning and types of pramanas.
Discuss their implications for education.
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(a) Why was primary education not made a
fundamental right when India became
independent and adopted the Constitution ?
(b) Distinguish between Laukik and
Paramarthic aims of education.
(c) State the aims of education as propounded
by existentialist thinker.
(d) Mention the four-fold aims of education as
mentioned by the Education Commission
(1964 - 66).
(e) Differentiate between formal and
non-formal education.
(f) Distinguish between overt curriculum and
hidden curriculum.

600 words :
Suppose you are involved as an expert in
developing curriculum for the subject of your
choice at + 2 level. Discuss the steps you will
follow while developing the curriculum.
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PURPOSES


600 words :
Explain the meaning of curriculum evaluation.
Discuss various approaches to curriculum
evaluation.
OR
State the principles of curriculum planning.
Discuss various aspects that you will consider
while developing framework for curriculum
planning.

600 words :
Analyse how education is a process of
socialization and a process of reconstruction of
experiences.
OR
Explain the meaning of knowledge. Discuss
different theories of knowledge.
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(a) State the meaning and characteristics of
informal education.
(b) Explain how education is a process of
initiation.
(c) What are the sources of knowledge
according to Islamic Philosophy ?
(d) Examine the functional relationship
between aims of education and educational
processes.
(e) State the aims of education as propounded
by Pragmatists.
(1 )
Write a short note on four pillars of
education.

600 words :
Critically analyse the concept and aims of
education as propounded by Paulo Freire and
Ivan Illich. Do you think they are relevant in the
contemporary education system ? Justify your
answer.
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PURPOSES


600 words :
Describe various sources of knowledge. Elaborate
the process of validation of knowledge obtained.
OR
Compare the Aims of Education in the British
period with those in the post independence
period.

600 words :
Describe the basic tasks involved in the process of
curriculum development.
OR
Categorize education from the view point of
different learning environments. Explain with
examples the scope of education in each type of
learning environment.
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(a) Describe the different dimensions of
curricular design.
(b) Distinguish between Formative and
Summative Evaluation of Curriculum.
(c) Describe the aims of education according
to Jainism.
(d) Distinguish between face to face and
distance modes of education.
(e) Describe the role of teachers and policy
makers in Curriculum Evaluation.
(f) Describe aims of education according to
Mahatma Gandhi.

600 words :
Describe the educational and curricular
philosophy of Tagore which resulted in
revolutionary scheme of Shantiniketan.
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PURPOSES


600 words.
Explain how education is a process of
socialization. Differentiate between the concepts
of acculturation and enculturation with examples.
OR
Describe briefly the six theories of knowledge and
truth.

600 words.
Explain the Parmarthik (ultimate) and Laukik
(immediate) aims of education according to
SAmkhya Yoga.
OR
Discuss the influence of Idealism and Realism on
Curriculum development. How are these
philosophies relevant in the present educational
context ?
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3. Answer any four of these questions in about
150 words each :
(a) "Education is an initiation into what is
worthwhile". Explain.
(b) Discuss the characteristics of informal
education.
(c) What are the modifications of "Chitta"
according to Gyana Yoga ?
(d) Explain the aims of education according to
the existentialism.
(e) With examples, explain how emerging
societal trends influence curricula.
(f) Discuss Sri Aurobindo's Concept of
education as Sell-realization.

600 words.
Describe the sources of knowledge which you can
use in transacting the curriculum in the classroom.
Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.
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600 words :
Ficplain the concept and nature of a discipline. Is
education a disdpline ? Justify your answer.
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Distinguish between the theories of knowledge as
propounded by orthodox and heterodox schools
of philosophy.

600 words :
Describe the four pillars of education as advocated
in the Delor's Report.
OR
Explain the principles of curriculum planning.
Describe the measures to be adopted for
improving the process of plarming a curriculum.
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(a) Highlight the striking features of the
National Curriculum Framework 2005.
(b) Differentiate between a priori and a
posteriori knowledge.
(c) Discuss the Buddhist Theoiy of causation.
(d) Distinguish between the descriptive and
prescriptive theories of education.
(e) Discuss the characteristic features of
Non-formal education.
(f) Explain the aims of education based on
Jainism.

600 words :
Critically analyze and compare the aims of
education as propounded by Tagore and
Sri Aurobindo. Discuss their relevance in the
present educational scenario.
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PURPOSES


600 words :
John Dewey's philosophy describes "Education
as reconstruction and reorganization of
Experiences." Elaborate with examples.
OR
Differentiate between behaviourist and
Humanistic approaches to curriculum
development with examples.

600 words :
Explain the four major philosophies that influence
curricular design.
OR
Describe the Aims of Education according to
Upanishadic philosophy. How can these aims be
integrated in the present day school curriculum ?
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(a) Explain the cognitive perspective in
education.
(b) Scope of vocational education in the Indian
context.
(c) Explain how knowledge is gained from the
sense experiences.
(d) Describe the aims of education in Buddhism.
(e) Describe the sources and types of knowledge
in Islamic tradition.
(f) Describe the sociological considerations in
planning a curriculum.

600 words :
Explain the following categorizations of
knowledge with examples.
(a) Basic discipline
(b) Applied discipline and
(c) Multidisciplinary or Interdisciplinary and
justify the multidisciplinary nature of
education.
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MES-012 : EDUCATION : NATURE AND PURPOSES

Note : All questions are compulswy. All questions carry
equal weightage.

600 words :
"An aim implies an orderly and ordered activity,
one in which the order consists in the progressive
completing of a process."
Explain the need and significance of Aims in
Education, in the context of John Dewey's
definition stated above.
OR
Differentiate between technical and non-technical
approaches to Curriculum Development. Describe
Taba's Model of Curriculum Development.
600 words :
Explain the heterodox school of philosophy with
reference to nature of knowledge according to
Jain and Buddhist philosophy.
OR
Describe the scope of education from the
viewpoint of different learning environments :
informal, formal and non-formal.
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(a) Discuss Plato's view of education as a
synthesis of moulding model and growth
model.
(b) What are the key features in the Islamic
concept of knowledge ?
(c) Differentiate between the concepts of
Acculturation and Enculturation.
(d) Explain Sri Aurobindo's concept of
Education as Self-realization.
(e) Describe the impact of emerging social
trends on curriculum development.
(f) Differentiate between basic discipline and
applied discipline.

600 words :
"Education is considered as total development of
the individual." Explain how education can
develop the htunan abilities in the three
domains : cognitive, affective and psychomotor.
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Note : All questions are compulsory. All questions carry
equal weightage.

600 words :
"Education is a process of socialization,
enculturation and acculturation." Discuss the
statement in the context of a multicultural
society.
OR
Explain the meaning of knowledge in Islamic
tradition. Describe the features of Islamic theory
of knowledge.

600 words :
Discuss the aims of education based on the
philosophy of Upanishads.
OR
Define Curriculum Planning. Explain the various
aspects of developing a curriculum framework.
MES-012 1 P.T.O.
(a) Explain education as a process of
reconstruction of experiences.
(b) Describe the features of an Existentialist
Curriculum.
(c) Write a short note on the nature of
knowledge according to Gyana Yoga.
(d) Differentiate between the concepts of law
and theory with examples from your subject
background.
(e) Briefly state the main thrust of Paulo
Freire's philosophy of pedagogy of the
oppressed.
(f) Differentiate between formative and
accumulative evaluation of curriculum.

600 words :
What are the criteria of sound educational aims ?
Critically discuss how educational aims have
been formulated during post-independence
period.
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MES-0121
MES-012 : Education: Nature and Purposes
Time : 3 Hours] [Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note: All questions are compulsory. All questions carry

equal weightage.
1. Answer the following questions in about 600 words.
"Education is a process of promoting desirable

behaviours and extinction of undesirable
behaviours". Explain.
OR
Discus the theory of knowledge in medieval

(Islamic) times. What is its impact on the present
Indian education system?
2. Answer the following questions in about 600 words.
Describe the aims of education as propounded by

the philosophy of 'Sankhya Yoga', based on the
'cosmic developent principle'.
OR
Describe the basic philosophical considerations

hat have implications for curriculum development.
3. Answer any four of the following questions in about

150 words each:
(a) Explain the evolution of progressive ideology

in education.
(b) Differentiate between basic discipline and

applied discipline. Give examples.
(c) Briefly describe the theories of knowledge.
(d) Distinguish between the doctrines of

'momentariness' and 'causation' according to
Buddhism.
(e) Discuss the influence of emerging societal

trends on curriculum.
(f) Explain the concepts of 'enculturations' and

'acculturation' in the process of education.
4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Discuss the 'Aims of Education' during the post in

dependence period in India as envisioned in
different commissions and policy frameworks.
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Note : All questions are compulsory. All questions carry
equal weightage.

600 words :
Describe the different sources of knowledge or
‘Pramanas’ according to Indian philosophy.
OR
Differentiate between the aims of education as

propounded by the Buddhist and Jain
philosophies of education.

600 words :
Describe the process of curriculum development,
highlighting the tasks involved at each stage.
OR
What do you mean by Discipline ? Justify

education as a multi-disciplinary field of study.
MES-012 1 P.T.O.
(a) ‘‘Education is a process of developing a
desirable state of mind.’’ Explain.
(b) Differentiate between the concepts of
formal, informal and non-formal education.
(c) Discuss the aims of education according to
the Upanishads.
(d) Discuss the main features of the
learner-centred approach to curriculum
design.
(e) Briefly explain the important aspects of the
philosophy of ‘Existentialism’.
(f) Describe the Jain theory of judgement as
one of common sense realism and pluralism.

600 words :
Critically analyse the curricular philosophy of
Gandhiji that resulted in the scheme of Basic
Education. Discuss its relevance in the present
Indian education system.
MES-012 2
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600 words :
Discuss the contribution of modern Indian
MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION) educationists to the field of curriculum.
M. A. (EDU.) Or
Term-End Examination Differentiate between aims and objectives of
June, 2021 education and describe their functional

relationships with the educational processes.
PURPOSES 3. Answer any four of the following questions in
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Weightage : 70% about 150 words each :
Note : All questions are compulsory. All questions (a) Is education a discipline ? Justify.
carry equal weightage. (b) Discuss ‘Pratyaksha’ (perception) as a

source of knowledge.
600 words : (c) Discuss the aims of Education according to
existentialists.
Define education. Analyze the concept of
education from different perspectives of (d) Describe the curriculum planning at
theories of education. National level.
Or (e) Explain, how education is a process of
Explain the concept of knowledge. Describe the initiation.
six theories of knowledge. (f) Describe the Buddhist theory of causation.
P. T. O.
[3] MES-012 [4] MES-012
4. Answer the following question in about MES-012

600 words :
Critically analyze and compare the aims of LukrdksÙkj dyk (f'k{kk) ,e- ,- (bZMh;w-)
Education as propounded by Sri Aurobindo and l=kkar ijh{kk
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P. T. O.
[2] MES-012

600 words :
Describe the stages of curriculum planning.

Explain how educators can improve the process
of curriculum planning.
M. A. (EDU.)
Or
Explain the Upanisadic philosophy and its aims
December, 2021
of education.
PURPOSES 3. Answer any four of the following questions in
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note : All questions are compulsory. All questions (a) Discuss the influence of the theory of
carry equal weightage. Realism on curriculum development.
(b) Justify the multidisciplinary nature of

education.
600 words :
(c) Differentiate between formal and non-
Differentiate between the Orthodox and
formal modes of education.
Heterodox philosophies of knowledge.
Or (d) How can you examine the irrelevance of
curriculum ?
Explain how education is a process of
socialization. Distinguish between the (e) Elucidate the major features of the nature
processes of enculturation and acculturation. of knowledge according to Gyana Yoga.
P. T. O.
[3] MES-012 [4] MES-012
(f) Summarize the aims of education MES-012

according to NCF, 2005.

600 words :
Critically discuss the four pillars of education

as highlighted in the Delor’s Commission
Report. 2021
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P. T. O.
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P. T. O.
[7] MES-012
MES–012
P. T. O.
M. A. (EDU)
December, 2022
MES-012 : EDUCATION : NATURE
AND PURPOSES
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note : All questions are compulsory. All questions
carry equal weightage.
600 words :
How are the aims of education determined ?
Describe the criteria of sound educational
aims.
P. T. O.
[2] MES-012
Or
Discuss the principles of curriculum planning.

What factors will you consider for developing a
curriculum framework ?

600 words :
Discuss the ‘Pramana’ theory of knowledge.

How does it differ from western philosophies of
construction of knowledge ?
Or
Discuss the scope of education from the

viewpoint of different learning environments.

(a) Discuss the future trends in curriculum.
(b) Explain the main questions pertinent to

curriculum evaluation.
(c) Explain the aim of education according to

Buddhist Philosophy.
(d) Describe the salient features of the

National Curriculum Framework, 2005.
[3] MES-012
(e) Distinguish between overt curriculum and

hidden curriculum with examples.
(f) Explain the role of education in

understanding cultural diversities.

600 words :
Explain the concept of education according to

Paulo Friere and John Dewey. Discuss their
implications for the current educational
context.
P. T. O.
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MES-012
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3- fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUgha pkj iz'uksa (izR;sd) ds mÙkj
yxHkx 150 'kCnksa esa nhft, %
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(e) izR;{k ikB~;p;kZ vkSj vizR;{k ikB~;p;kZ esa
lksnkgj.k vUrj Li"V dhft,A
(f) lkaLd`frd fofo/rkvksa dks le>us esa f'k{kk dh
Hkwfedk dh O;k[;k dhft,A

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dhft,A orZeku 'kSf{kd lUnHkZ ds fy, muds fufgrkFkks±
dh ppkZ dhft,A
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01._June_2010 MES-012.

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

Answer the following question in about 600 words :

Answer the following question in about

3. Answer any four of the following questions in

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%

Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

Answer the following question in about

2. Answer the following question in about

Critically examine different sources of knowledge

3. Answer any four of the following questions in

4. Answer the following question in about

Critically examine Ivan Illich's arguments for

MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

Time : 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%

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1. Answer the following question in about

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MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

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MASTER OF ARTS (EDUCATION)

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1. Answer the following question in about

2. Answer the following question in about

(a) Differentiate between professional and

(b) How is intuition a valid source of