DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
CURRICULUM DESIGN PROCESS
(2009 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following in about 300 words each.
1. Describe the principles of curriculum designing.
2. Explain systems approach to curriculum construction.
3. State the need for curriculum evaluation.
4. State the important features of team teaching.
5. What are the major components for making an effective
curriculum?
6. What are the characteristics of a good textbook?
7. What are audio visual devices? State their advantages in
curriculum transaction.
8. Bring out the need for curriculum revision.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 700 words each.
9. Describe the factors influencing curriculum construction.
10. Differentiate between formative and summative
evaluation.
Sub. Code
13
DE-4040
2
Ws3
11. Describe in detail about the various curricular
development agencies.
12. Give a brief account on the various factors that act as
determinants of curricular change.
13. Discuss the role of electronic devices in curriculum
transaction and list out their advantages.
14. Explain the philosophical, sociological and psychological
bases of curriculum.
15. "Designing of curriculum is a continuous process"
Explain.
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