DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL BASES OF
EDUCATION
(2009 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following in about 150 words each.
1. Define education. State the importance of education to
man.
2. Discuss the important principles of Pragmatism.
3. Briefly the philosophical thoughts of Jainism.
4. Explain the educational philosophy of Aurobindo.
5. Discuss the significant role of teacher in the Montessori
method.
6. Explain the relationship between 'Sociology' and
'Education'.
7. Explain the role of culture in shaping human personality.
8. Derive the barriers for social change.
Sub. Code
11
DE-3822
2
wk 3
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. Explain the relationship between 'Philosophy' and
'Education'. And pin point how philosophy influences
different aspects of education.
10. Explain the Buddhist system of Education in ancient
time.
11. Discuss the views of Rousseau regarding the following
Negative Education
Curriculum of the child and
Women education.
12. What is Socialization? Explain the different factors
promoting socialization.
13. What are the measures initiated in Tamilnadu to bring
equality in educational opportunity in the society?
Explain.
14. What is social stratification? Explain its types.
15. Explain the meaning of 'Education for international
understanding'. Discuss the ways and means of
developing it through education.