Maharashi Dayanand University (MDU) 2011 B.Ed Educational Philosophical & Sociological Basis, I, BEd(New) -, - Question Paper

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B. Ed. (New) exam - July 2011

EDU. PHILOSOPHICAL & SOCIOLOGICAL BASIS

Paper : I

Time : 3 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 100
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Note : Attempt all ques.. ques. No. one is compulsory. All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Write short notes on any 4 : 4*5=20
(a) Concept of teaching,
(b) Learning to know,
(c) 8 fold path of Buddhism,
(d) Fundamental Principles of Existentialism,
(e) Right to Education,
(f) NKC on Management of Education.

UNIT - I

2. What do you mean by theerm 'Education'? elaborate its various agencies? explain the
significance of peer group in education. 8+4+8

OR

All ques. of education are ultimately the ques. of Philosophy? Comment. 20

UNIT - II

3. describe Pragmatism. Compare its aims and methods with Naturalism. 5+15

OR

elaborate the various schools of Indian Philosophy? explain educational significance
of any 1 in detail. 8+12

UNIT - III

4.'Equality in education is treated as Equality of Opportunities.' Comment and support
your ans with suitable constitutional provisions. 20

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What do you mean by the term 'Empowerment ?' How education can become instrument of
empowerment? 6+14

UNIT - IV

5. What do you mean by globalisation and Modernization ? explain their advantages and
disadvantages in current global scenario. 10+10

OR

How do you visualize the significance of Vocationalisation of education for the economic
develpoment of a country like India? 20

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