Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 B.Ed Teaching of social studies - exam paper

Test Papers / Previous ques. Papers of IGNOU ES343 Teaching of Social Studies December 2005
Time: three hours
Maximum Weightage: 70%

Note: (i) All the 4 ques. are compulsory.
(ii) All the ques. carry equal weightage.

1. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words.

discuss the significance of Social Studies in Secondary School curriculum. explain the factors which influence decision-making in Social Studies curriculum.

OR

explain with example how lecture method is used in teaching of Social Studies. Point out the difficulties faced by a teacher during different steps while teaching through lecture method.

2. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words:

Suppose you have to teach growth of Indus Valley Civilization, develop instructional objectives in behavioural tenns, instructional procedure for major teaching concepts/contents and test items to test teaching results of the test.

OR

discuss the concept of 'totality of environment'. Develop incIudini teaching points, instructional activities and an instructional strategy on it specific instructional objectives, valuation ques..

3. Write short answers to any 4 of the subsequent ques. in about 150 words each:

(i) explain the Questioning Skill. discuss how would you use it in the teaching of Social Studies by giving suitable examples.

(ii) explain different process skills that a Social Studies teacher needs to develop in his students.

(iii) elaborate non-cognitive results in Social Studies? How can a teacher assess these outcomes?

(iv) Briefly define the measures to conserve our natural resources. Which instructional methods and media would you use to teach this content?

(v) Mention different sectors of the Indian economy. What type of instructional inputs would you give for teaching this?

(vi) explain the meaning and causes of environmental degradation. Suggest the improper group-directed instructional method to teach the content.

(vii) explain briefly the impact of British rule on educational development in India. What type of info and Communication Technology will you use to teach this content and why?

4. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words:

You are asked by your Principal to develop a ques. paper of Class VIII in Social Studies for the annual exam. Prepare a detailed plan mentioning various activities you will carry out while developing the ques. paper.

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