DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL BASES OF
EDUCATION
(2009 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following in about 150 words each.
1. Explain the meaning and scope of philosophy of
education.
2. Bring out any two major tenets of naturalism with regard
to education.
3. Explain the doctrines of Swami Vivekananda.
4. Bring out the salient features of "socialism".
5. Describe the social philosophy of democracy.
6. List out the factors that promote socialization.
7. What is the need for women education? Explain.
8. What are the various factors affecting national
development in India?
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. Compare and contrast the educational philosophies of
naturalism and idealism.
10. Examine the role of education as an instrument of social
change.
11. Critically examine the contributions of Sri Aurobindo to
Indian education system.
12. Explain the concept of 'Education for International
Understanding. Discuss the ways and means of
promoting it through education.
13. Explain the various factors affecting the maintenance of
global peace.
14. "Equality of Education is exercised in India". Do you
agree? Justify your answer.
15. Describe the problems of social stratification and justify
the reservation policies of the government to minimize
social inequality.
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