DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL BASES OF
EDUCATION
(2009 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Discuss the interrelation ship between Philosophy and
education.
2. Explain how education acts as an instrument for social
change.
3. How is socialisation related to education?
4. Outline the concept of social stratification and mobility.
5. Discuss the contributions of Maria Montessori to
education.
6. Bring out thee ideas of John Dewey on modern education.
7. What is social change? Critically analyze its impact on
student personality.
8. Discuss the role of family and community in bringing
about socialization.
Sub. Code
11
DE-2938
2
wk10
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Compare and contrast Swami Vivekananda and Gandhiji
with respect to their educational philosophy and practice.
10. Explain the various suggestions for promoting education
of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.
11. Discuss education for national integration and
international understanding.
12. Explain how education serves as an instrument for world
peace and modernization
13. What are the problems in promoting women's education?
Give suggestions for promoting women's education.
14. Explain the concept of equality of educational
opportunity. Add your opinion on it.
15. Describe the following:
Social manners
Social inequality
Socialization.
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