Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education EDU 101

SEMESTER-I ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

PAPER- I

Unit-I: Introduction to Education and Philosophy

1. Defineeducation and explain its meaning, nature, and types with
   2. Analyzethe relationship between philosophy and education, emphasizing their interdependence.
      
      

Unit-II: Understanding of Indian and Western Perspectives of Education and Values

3. Discussthe values and aims of education as envisioned in Vedic and Buddhist traditions.
4. Elaborateon the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution and their implications for education.
   
   

Unit-III: Indian and Western Perspectives of Education

5. Comparethe educational philosophies of Nyaya and Sankhya with respect to curriculum and teaching methodologies.

6. Evaluatethe impact of Pragmatism on modern education

Unit-IV: Indian and Western Educational Thinkers' Vision on Best Educational Practices

7. DescribeSwami Vivekanandas vision of education and its relevance in

contemporary times.

8. ExplainJohn Deweys concept of experiential learning and its application in

modern pedagogy.

Unit-V: Values and Ethics in Education: Indian and Western

9. Discussthe concept of Nishkamya Karma in the Bhagavad Gita and its relevance to professional ethics in teaching.

10. Compareand contrast Plato's Virtue Ethics and Aristotles Virtue Ethics

concerning their implications for value-based education.

Additional Questions (Two from Each Unit) Unit-I

1. Explainthe scope of the Philosophy of Education concerning curriculum design and teaching methods.

2. Howdo indigenous pedagogies like Sravana, Manana, and Nididhyana

differ from modern pedagogies?

Unit- II

1. Defineand differentiate between Para Vidya and Apara Vidya in Indian education traditions.
2. Analyzethe significance of the Child Rights Convention in promoting positive discipline in schools.
   
   

Unit- III

1. Discussthe educational implications of Jaina and Carvaka schools of

2. Howdoes Existentialism influence the teacher-student relationship?
   
   

Unit- IV

1. Whatare the key contributions of Rabindranath Tagore to education, and how do they promote holistic development?

2. DiscussPaulo Freires concept of critical pedagogy and its importance in empowering learners.
   
   

Unit- V

1. Explainthe professional ethics outlined in NCTE 2020 and NEP 2020 and their relevance to 21st-century education.
2. Discussthe ethical values reflected in Vemana Shatakam and their significance in the moral development of students.

PAPER-II

Unit I: Introduction to Child Development

1. Explainthe Nature-Nurture dynamics in child development with relevant

2. Discussthe biological processes and stages of prenatal
   
   

Unit II: Perspectives on Child Development

3. Compareand contrast the cognitive development theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky.
4. Describethe contributions of Indian psychology to understanding child
   
   

Unit III: Perspectives on Learning and Motivation

5. Howdo cultural and social diversity impact children's learning?
   6. Explainthe role of motivation in learning and developmental needs of children
      
      
      

Unit IV: Dynamics of Child Psychology

7. Discussthe role of play in fostering creativity and learning in
   8. Analyzethe influence of peers, families, and schools on the socio-emotional development of children.

Unit V: Dynamics of Adolescent Psychology

9. Describethe psychological process behind prejudice and its impact on adolescent development.
10. Discussthe role of spiritual development in character formation among children and adolescents.

Additional Questions (Two from Each Unit) Unit I

1. Howdoes globalization influence various aspects of child development?
2. Analyzethe development of neurons and the brain during early

Unit II

1. Explainthe Pancha Kosha theory of personality and its application in child
2. Howdoes culture influence art, music, and aesthetic development in children?

Unit III

1. Discussthe significance of behavioral theories in understanding how children learn.
2. Explainthe role of social-cognitive theories in learning and their relevance in classrooms.

Unit IV

1. Examinethe psychological transitions from adolescence to adulthood and their challenges.
2. Discusshow market influences shape the interests and attitudes of children and adolescents.

Unit V

1. Whatfactors contribute to aggression in adolescents, and how can they be managed?
2. Discussthe psychological processes involved in impression formation and attribution during adolescence.

PAPER-III

Unit I: Introduction to Educational Assessment

1. Defineand differentiate between test, measurement, assessment, and
2. Explainthe significance of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and discuss its implementation challenges.
   
   

Unit II: Reliability and Validity

3. Discussthe methods of establishing reliability and their importance in educational assessments.

4. Explainthe concept of item discrimination and its role in item
   
   

Unit III: Classroom Tests and Assessments

5. Analyzethe purpose of classroom tests and assessments in enhancing student learning.
6. Describethe process of constructing objective test items in multiple-choice
   
   

Unit IV: Portfolios

7. Whatqualifies as a portfolio of student work? Discuss its strengths and
8. Explainthe guidelines for creating effective portfolio entries and their purpose in instruction.
   
   

Unit V: Grading, Reporting, and Interpreting Test Scores and Norms

9. Compareand contrast various grading and reporting systems, providing
10. Discussthe role of percentile ranks and standard scores in interpreting test

Additional Questions (Two from Each Unit) Unit I

1. Whatare the general principles of assessment, and how do they apply to the instructional process?
2. Differentiatebetween nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales of measurement with examples.
   
   

Unit II

1. Whatare the major threats to validity in educational assessments? Provide

2. Explaindistractor analysis and how it helps improve classroom test
   
   

Unit III

1. Discussthe importance of scoring rubrics and rating scales in performance- based assessments.
2. Outlinethe steps for assembling, administering, and appraising classroom
   
   

Unit IV

1. Howcan portfolios be used effectively in communication between teachers and students?

2. Discussthe potential purposes of portfolios in assessing student
   
   

Unit V

1. Describethe basis for assigning grades and its implications for fairness in
2. Howcan parent-teacher conferences be used to enhance the interpretation and communication of test scores?

MATHEMATICS:

Unit I: Nature, Scope, and Importance of Mathematics

Question: Explain the contributions of Indian mathematicians such as Aryabhata, Bhaskaracharya, and Srinivasa Ramanujan to mathematics and their relevance today.

Unit II: Pedagogical Approaches at the Secondary Stage

Question: Compare the pedagogical ideas of Swami Vivekananda and John Dewey with respect to education's role in character building and societal transformation. Unit III: Understanding Teacher Knowledge and Learner Background

Question: Discuss Lee S. Shulmans seven categories of teacher knowledge and

their role in effective teaching.

Unit IV: Aims and Objectives of Teaching Mathematics

Question: Analyze the recommendations of various agencies (e.g., NCERT, NCTM) on mathematics education at the secondary stage.

Unit V: Approaches, Methods, and Learning Experiences in Teaching Mathematics

Question: Discuss the inductive-deductive approach to teaching mathematics with examples from the school curriculum.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Unit I: Understanding Science and Scientific Inquiry

Question: Discuss the interplay between science, religion, and modernity. How can scientific attitude coexist with appreciation for alternative knowledge systems?

Unit II: Pedagogical Approaches at the Secondary Stage

Question: Compare the pedagogical contributions of Swami Vivekananda and John Dewey, focusing on their relevance to secondary science education.

Unit III: Understanding Teacher Knowledge and Learner Background

Question: Explain Lee S. Shulmans concept of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and discuss its significance in effective science teaching at the secondary stage.

Unit IV: Aims and Objectives of Teaching and Learning Science

Question: Design a lesson plan for teaching the concept of "Acids, Bases, and Salts," incorporating Bloom's Taxonomy and strategies to nurture scientific imagination.

Unit V: Methods and Approaches of Teaching Science

Question: Evaluate the effectiveness of inquiry-based and project-based approaches in teaching the concept of "Electricity and Magnetism" at the secondary stage.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Unit I: Understanding Science and Scientific Inquiry

Question: Discuss the relationship between science, religion, and modernity. How do they influence each other in shaping societal development?

Unit II: Pedagogical Approaches at the Secondary Stage

Question: Compare the pedagogical ideas of Swami Vivekananda and Dr. Maria Montessori in fostering holistic development in students.

Unit III: Understanding Teacher Knowledge and Learner Background Question: Explain Lee S. Shulmans concept of pedagogical content knowledge

(PCK) and its significance in teaching biological science effectively.

Unit IV: Aims and Objectives of Teaching and Learning Biological Science

Question: Describe how teaching biological science can nurture a scientific attitude and temper in students. Provide examples from secondary school biology topics.

Unit V: Methods and Approaches of Teaching Biological Science

Question: Evaluate the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning in teaching biological science concepts like biodiversity or the human nervous system.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Unit I: Nature of Social Science

Question: Analyze the role of social sciences in everyday life and discuss their interrelationships with other disciplines.

Unit II: Pedagogical Approaches at the Secondary Stage

Question: Compare and contrast the pedagogical approaches of Swami Vivekananda and John Dewey in the context of social science education.

Unit III: Understanding Teacher Knowledge and Learner Background

Question: Explain how a teacher's beliefs about curriculum and student assessment can influence learner outcomes in social science education. Provide examples to support your answer.

Unit IV: Aims and Objectives of Teaching Social Science

Question: Design a lesson plan for teaching the concept of "Democracy" to secondary students, incorporating Blooms Taxonomy for defining learning objectives.

Unit V: Approaches, Methods, and Learning Experiences in Social Science

Question: Evaluate the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning in teaching the concepts of globalization and its impact on the Indian economy.

ENGLISH

Unit I: Nature, Scope, and Importance of English Language and Teaching

Question: Discuss the academic standards and objectives of teaching English prose and poetry at the secondary level, providing a pedagogical analysis for one lesson from Class IX.

Unit II: English Language Teaching in India

Question: Analyze the vision of NEP 2020 for English language teaching in India and its implications for multilingual classrooms.

Unit III: Phonetics of English

Question: Explain the role of stress and intonation in English language pronunciation. Design an activity to help secondary-level students practice these aspects effectively.

Unit IV: Vocabulary and Grammar in Context

Question: Design a lesson plan to teach phrasal verbs and idioms to Class X students, integrating real-life contexts and assessment strategies.

Unit V: Understanding Language Skills and Their Pedagogical Analysis

Question: Develop a strategy for integrating all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) in teaching a creative writing activity to Class VIII students.