M.Ed. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017.
First Semester
Paper I PERSPECTIVES OF EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
2 40111 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. What are the branches of Philosophy?
2. State the use of Educational Philosophy to Teacher Educators.
3. What are the ideals of Islam with reference to teacher pupil relation?
4. Mention the relevance of Buddhism with reference to present School Curriculum.
5. State the basic tenets of Indian Educational System.
6. What are the methods of teaching with regard to Idealism?
7. State the aims of education according to Swamy Vivekananda.
8. Are Gandhiji's aims of education individual or social?
9. Outline the difference between fundamental rights and duties.
10. What are the constitutional provisions for Education?
SECTION — B
Answer ALL questions observing internal choice.
Each question carries 10 marks. 10 40 Marks)
11. 'Education is the dynamic side of Philosophy.' Delineate this statement with a
view of highlighting the relation between Philosophy and Education.
OR
'Education is viewed as practical side Philosophy and Philosophy is viewed as
intellectual aspect education'. State the reasons for accepting the
statement.
12. What is Vedic Education? Outline the main features of Vedic edcuation
system and how it is differentiated with the present Residential/Navodaya
system in inculcating moral values in Children.
Or
Critically examine the basic principles of Jainism and Buddhism and state
the relevance of these two philosophies to the present education system.

13. Delineate the broad features of naturalistic education and overview of its
exponents on aims, methods of teaching and school administration with
relevant illustrations.
Or
Elucidate the Philosophy of Jiddu Krishna Murthy on Education with special
emphasis to School Curriculum.
14. What is equality? Explain the importance of education in Indian democracy?
Or
How are the concepts of national and emotional integration related to the
ideal of good citizenship in India and state the role of education in this
regard. Explain its educational implications with examples.
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