M.Ed. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017.
First Semester
Paper IV UNDERSTANDING THE EDUCATIONAL IN INDIA
2 40114 A
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 70
SECTION — A
Answer any SIX of the following questions. 5 30 Marks)
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Give a brief account on education in pre independent India.
2. What are the aims of Indian Education Commission, 1964-66?
3. What are the problems of brain drain?
4. State any five important challenges in higher education.
5. What are the objectives of Skill India?
6. What are the objectives of Population Education?
7. State the aims of health education.
8. What is inclusive education?
9. What are the principles of quality assurance?
10. State the functions of NAAC.
SECTION — B
Answer ALL the questions observing internal choice. 10 40 Marks)
Each Question carries 10 Marks
11. Wood's Despatch of 1854 had been described as "The Magna Charta of
English Education in India" Discuss this statement in view of University
Education Commission-1948-49.
Or
Outline the main features of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education Act, 2009 and explain the duties of teachers under Section-24 of
the RTE Act-2009.

12. Elucidate the historical perspective of language problem in India and
evaluate the reasons for language problem. Suggest remedial measures for
overcome language problem.
Or
Define Technical Skills. Explain the concepts of Make in India/Made in India
in the context of improving technical skills in students. Suggest ways and
means for catching suitable job through technical skills.
13. Discuss the role and status of women in India and highlight the various
government programmes for empowering women in India.
Or
How do you identify the children with special needs and name the
instructional strategies for integration of technology in special schools. What
are the training strategies of Special teachers for imparting quality education
for special needs children?
14. Define the concepts of 'quality' and 'best practices' in education. Give an
account of the role and responsibilities of Assessment and Accreditation
agencies in India and Abroad for maintaining quality in Education.
Or
Overview the main features of NCTE-20l4 New Regulations with special
emphasis on the Norms and Standards under regulation 9 of appendix 5.
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