M.Ed. DEGREE EXAMINATION, FEBRUARY 2018.
Fourth semester
Paper III CURRICULUM STUDIES
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Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 70
PART — A
Answer the SIX out of eight questions, in not less than one page
Each question carries 5 marks.
. 5 30 Marks)
1. Enlist the determinants of curriculum.
2. Explain the meaning of core- curriculum.
3. What are the objectives of curriculum development?
4. State the nature of curriculum planning.
5. Why is ICT important in curriculum transaction?
6. How important are teachers in developing the curriculum?
7. What is need of summative evaluation?
8. Name the tools of curriculum evaluation.
9. Outline the bases of curriculum development.
10. Identify the merits of teacher centered instruction.
PART — B
Answer all the questions with internal choice in not less than three pages.
Each question carries 10 marks.
. 10 40 Marks)
11. Define the concept of activity based curriculum and how it is determined by
the various bases of curriculum.
Or
Name the tools and techniques of curriculum evaluation and explain how the
peer evaluation is used to estimate the performance of the child.

12. Explain the need and importance of basic human needs in the planning of
curriculum development.
Or
Delineate the socio-psychological issues that need to be considered in
planning and development of curriculum.
13. Explain in detail the process of curriculum construction and curriculum
transaction through cooperative and collaborative learning approaches.
Or
Enumerate the curriculum transaction techniques in the classroom and how
do external agencies provide pedagogical support to teachers for effective
classroom.
14. Explain the concept of curriculum evaluation and its approaches with special
reference to scientific and humanistic approach.
Or
Explain the concept of value oriented curriculum and how do you organize
learning experiences for needs of children with disabilities.
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