ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education Department)

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Course: Educational Philosophy (8609) Semester: Spring, 2024

Level: B. Ed (1.5/2.5 Years)
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(AD, BS, Bed, 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.
1. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the question.
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guide or allied material.
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Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit:1-4)
Q. 1 Education cannot be separated from philosophy. Give examples to support your
answer. (20)
Q. 2 How does ‘idealism’ impact different areas of education, Discuss. (20)

Q. 3 Define and explain ‘Pragmatism’ as a modern philosophy which has reshaped

educational policy and practices. (20)

Q. 4 Briefly discuss different sources of knowledge from prehistoric to modern day

world. (20)

Q. 5 Compare and contrast ‘empirical’ knowledge with other sources of knowledge. (20)

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Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5–9)
Q. 1 Describe old Greek education with reference to Socratic influence on it. (20)

Q. 2 During the medieval times, John Lock has reshaped the education in Europe.
Discuss in detail. (20)

Q. 3 Compare and contrast the educational philosophies given by Imam Ghazali and
Ibne Khaldun. (20)

Q.4 Discuss the role of a teacher as specified by different educational philosophies. (20)

Q.5 Narrate the services of Maria Montessori, especially for institutionalizing early
childhood education. (20)