Exam Details
| Subject | Higher Education : An Over View | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT | |
| Department | School of Education (SOE) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words each:
'The ancient Indian education system was teacher -centric, stressed on role learning and was selective in providing access'. Critically analyse the present-day education system in the light of this statement and write your inferences.
OR
'Macaulay overhauled the system of education to suit the British needs and interests'. In the light of this statement discuss the changes that were brought about in the objectives and the content of education after independence.
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words each:
Highlight at least three recommendations made by the Kothari Commission for structural reforms in higher education. Critically discuss the status of implementation of these reforms.
OR
Discuss at least one key recommendations of National Policy on Education (1986) with regard to:
determination of standards;
teacher training; and
quality in higher education. Critically evaluate the implementation status of each.
3. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each
What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in the context of education
Explain the difference between Constituent Colleges and Autonomous Colleges.
Highlight at least three salient features of higher education in the United States.
What is meant by debureaucratisation of university administration? Discuss with examples.
Discuss the objectives of Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
Compare and contrast between the Central and State University Acts.
4. Write the answer of the following question in about 600 words:
Imagine you are a teacher in an university entrusted with the responsibility of developing a course for undergraduate students in your discipline. Discuss the role of the following in this context:
Board of studies
Academic Council
Senate or Court
'The ancient Indian education system was teacher -centric, stressed on role learning and was selective in providing access'. Critically analyse the present-day education system in the light of this statement and write your inferences.
OR
'Macaulay overhauled the system of education to suit the British needs and interests'. In the light of this statement discuss the changes that were brought about in the objectives and the content of education after independence.
2. Answer the following question in about 600 words each:
Highlight at least three recommendations made by the Kothari Commission for structural reforms in higher education. Critically discuss the status of implementation of these reforms.
OR
Discuss at least one key recommendations of National Policy on Education (1986) with regard to:
determination of standards;
teacher training; and
quality in higher education. Critically evaluate the implementation status of each.
3. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each
What is the significance of the 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in the context of education
Explain the difference between Constituent Colleges and Autonomous Colleges.
Highlight at least three salient features of higher education in the United States.
What is meant by debureaucratisation of university administration? Discuss with examples.
Discuss the objectives of Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
Compare and contrast between the Central and State University Acts.
4. Write the answer of the following question in about 600 words:
Imagine you are a teacher in an university entrusted with the responsibility of developing a course for undergraduate students in your discipline. Discuss the role of the following in this context:
Board of studies
Academic Council
Senate or Court
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- Governance And Leadership In Higher Education
- Higher Education : An Over View
- Mgt Of Teaching Research And Collaboration
- Technology And Change Management