M.A-M.A Education QUALITY ISSUES IN EDUCATION (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
QUALITY ISSUES IN EDUCATION
(2009 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each.
1. Give a short account on accountability.
2. Write a note on NBA.
3. Briefly explain the concept of bench marking?
4. Discuss stake holders participation in education.
5. What is academic audit? Explain its importance.
6. Define the concept of quality assessment.
7. What are the strategies followed for matching global standards?
8. What are the benefits and limitations of TQM?
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. Discuss the need and method of bringing academic excellence in higher educational institutions.
10. Explain the quality and quantity issues with suitable examples.
11. What are ISO 9000 standards of educational institutions? How will you meet out that standard?
12. Discuss the methodologies and procedures of bench marking.
13. Explain the various factors influence in quality of education.
14. Describe capacity building model for sustaining quality in education.
15. Describe the methodologies and initiatives of NAAC accreditation.
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