Dibrugarh University Question Papers (B.A): Teaching in Elementary Level (Nov' 2013)

[BA 5th Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2013, Teaching in Elementary Level, Basic in Teaching in Elementary Level]

2013 (Nov)
TEACHING IN ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Course: 501
(Basic in Teaching in Elementary Level)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. Answer the following: 1x8=8
  1. Write the full form of DPEP.
  2. In which year was the National Policy on Education declared?
  3. Name the period of human development from 12 – 18 years.
  4. Hero-worship is a characteristics of which period?
  5. The term ‘curriculum’ is derived from a Latin word. What is that word?
  6. Write the full form of OBB.
  7. What is the name of the Act introduced in Assam regarding education in the year 1962?
  8. Which Article of the Indian Constitution has mentioned regarding free and compulsory education.
2. Answer the following in brief:
  1. What is the meant by wastage and stagnation? 2
  2. Write two defects of present curriculum for elementary education. 2
  3. Write two characteristics of essay-type examination. 2
  4. What is cumulative record card? 2
  5. What is child-centred curriculum? 2
  6. Write three factors affecting the development of a child. 3
  7. Write three problems of adolescence period. 3
3. Give a general outline of the problems that stand on the way of universalization of elementary education in India. Suggest solutions of these problems. 8+5=13
Or
Discuss the provisions in the Indian Constitution for primary education. 13
4. What is meant by growth and development? Write the characteristics of development. 3+3+6=12
Or
“Adolescence is a period of storm and stress.” Explain the statement. 12
5. What is meant by curriculum? Describe the principles of constructing a curriculum. 3+12=15
Or
What are co curricular activities? Describe the needs of co curricular activities. 3+12=15
6. What is meant by examination? Write the needs and importance of examination. 2+8=10
Or
What is meant by objective-type examination? Write the merits and demerits of objective-type examination.       2+8=10

7. Explain the concepts of continuous and comprehensive evaluation. 3+3=6
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