FIRST SEMESTER B.Ed. DEGREE
EXAMINATION- APRIL 2014
(Revised scheme- 2013)
Paper
1V-EDU04.10 Theoretical Base of Social Science
Education – I
Duration: 2 Hours
Maximum:
50 Marks
[Instruction:
Answer all questions from Part A and Part B, four questions from Part C and one
question from Part D.]
PART – A
(Select the most appropriate option from
those given in the brackets)
1. The
most higher order instructional objective under revised Blooms Taxonomy
(A. Evaluation,
B. Creating, C. Remembering, D. Analyzing)
2. The
central point of Social studies
(A. Nature,
B. Universe, C. Man, D. Values)
3. Creation
of a new schema is
(A. Assimilation,
B. Accommodation, C. Guided Response, D. Scaffolding)
4. The
learning strategy which helps the learner to gain from each other’s efforts
(A. Cooperative
learning, B. Brain storming, C. Case study, D. Direct Instruction)
5. Advance
organizer model comes under
(A. Social
family, B. Behavioural systems family, C. Information processing family, D.
Personal family)
6. A
Constructivist teacher
(A. Promotes
convergent thinking, B. Consider discipline more seriously, C. Promotes exam
oriented learning, D. Accept student initiative and autonomy)
7. Project
method is an outcome of
(A. Pragmatism,
B. Naturalism, C. Idealism, D. Realism)
8. Study
of coins is an example of
(A. Lecture
method, B. Discussion method, C. Text book method, D. Source method)
9. Syntax
of a model means
(A. Learning
environment, B. objectives of lesson, C. Phases or steps, D. Learning
resources)
10. The
support given by the teacher to students to construct knowledge during the
process of learning is
(A. Scaffolding,
B. Direct instruction, C. Simulated teaching, D. Process evaluation)
(10
x 1 = 10 Marks)
PART – B
(Answer all Questions in a
paragraph)
11. What is the importance of Social Science
as an integral part of secondary education?
12. Examine the correlation of Social Science
with Life.
13.
What is integrated curriculum?
14. What is learner centered approach in Social
Science?
15. List the advantages of Problem method.
(5 x 2 = 10 Marks)
PART
– C
(Answer any four Questions
in one page each)
16. Give an account about the approaches of
Social Science learning as envisaged in the National Curriculum Framework (NCF)-2005
17. Examine the influence of Modern cognitive
learning theories in Social Science Classroom.
18.
Describe the values to be inculcated
through the teaching of social Science.
19.
Explain the syntax of Jurisprudential
model.
20.
Discuss the steps of project method and
its advantages in teaching Social Science.
21. What is multimedia approach in Social
Science?
(4 x 5 = 20 Marks)
PART – D
(Answer any one
Question in 3 pages)
22. Describe
the features of cooperative learning and the strategies to be adopted to ensure
cooperative learning among students.
23. Describe
the aims and objectives of teaching Social Science at secondary level. Do you
consider these aims and objectives are relevant in the present day society?
Why?
(1 x 10 = 10 Marks)
FIRST SEMESTER B.Ed. DEGREE
EXAMINATION- APRIL 2014
(Revised scheme- 2013)
Paper
V-EDU 05.10 PEDAGOGIC CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Duration: 2 Hours
Maximum:
50 Marks
[Instruction:
Answer all questions from Part A and Part B, four questions from Part C and one
question from Part D.]
PART – A
(Select the most appropriate option from
those given in the brackets)
1. The
teacher’s mental and emotional visualisaion of classroom activities is:
(A. Year
plan, B. Unit plan, C. Lesson Plan, D. Resource plan)
2. Globe
is an example of
(A. Graphic
aid, B. 3D aid, C. Audio Visual aid, D. Projected aid)
3. The
book which encourages self study of students
(A. Text
Book, B. Work Book, C. Hand book, D. Resource book)
4. “Scaled
down teaching encounter in class size and time” is:
(A. Macro
Teaching, B. Team Teaching, C. Models of Teaching, D. Micro Teaching)
5. ‘Change
in voice is a component of teaching skill
(A. Reinforcement,
B. Stimulus variation, C. Explaining, D. Introducing the lesson)
6. The
term ‘Democracy’ is an example of
(A. Concept,
B. Fact, C. Principle, D. Generalisation)
7. Maximum
content coverage is possible in which type of questions?
(A. Objective,
B. Essay, C. Short answer, D. Very short answer)
8. Process
evaluation is an example of:
(A. Continuous
evaluation, B. Summative evaluation, C. Unit test, D. Diagnostic test)
9. While
introducing the topic ‘Freedom movement’, students answered the first three
questions of teacher and for the fourth one they became confused. This
condition according to Piaget is:
(A. Assimilation,
B. Disequilibrium, C. Accommodation, D. Guided response)
10. Meaningful
verbal learning is possible for the topic ‘Factors of Production’ through:
(A. Concept
attainment model, B. Jurisprudential Inquiry Model, C. Advance Organizer model,
D. Group Investigation Model)
(10
x 1 = 10 Marks)
PART – B
(Answer all Questions in a
paragraph)
11.
Suggest a suitable situation where ‘map’
can be utilized for the effective transaction of content.
12.
Write a learning objective to inculcate
human values while teaching the topic ‘Human Rights’.
13. How will you utilize news papers while
teaching the topic ‘Judiciary’?
14. What is the importance of workshops in
Social Science Learning?
15.
How computer can be utilized in Social
Science Class as learning device?
(5
x 2 = 10 Marks)
PART – C
(Answer any four Questions in
one page each)
16.
Do you think that techniques of
questioning will be effective in Social Science class? Why?
17. Examine the need and significance of Pedagogical
analysis of content in Social Science.
18. Do you think that practice of Micro Teaching
skills will help to improve teaching efficiency of Social Science teachers?
Why?
19. Explain the need and significance of
preparing Unit Plan.
20.
Explain the criteria needed for a good
test.
21.
Suggest suitable learning experiences
for the topic ‘Atmosphere’.
(4
x 5 = 20 Marks)
PART – D
(Answer any one
Question in 3 pages)
22.
Give a critical review of any one of the
Social Science text books prepared for the secondary classes in Kerala.
23. Explain the need and significance of
Learning Aids in Social Science and the relative importance of Graphic,
Projected, 3D and Audio- visual aids.
(1 x 10 = 10 Marks)
