Name of the University : Netaji Subhas Open University
Name of the Exam : BDP Term End Exam
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year: 2016
Subject: B.Ed. Programme

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B.Ed. ODL Term End Question Paper :
Paper : CC-01
Subject : Education in India
Time : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 70
Weightage of Marks : 30%
Instruction :
** Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer.
** Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting.
** The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.

1. Answer any five questions in about 60 words each : 2×5=10
a) What do you mean by Clinical Psychology ?
b) State any four limitations of interview
c) What is meant by 'Model of Teaching' ?
d) What is meant by the term 'Special Corner' ?
e) Write any two aims of Buddhist education.
f) Write four major recommendations of Kothari Commission.
g) What is the principal objective of Sarva Shiksha Mission ?
h) What is National Integration ?

2. Answer any six questions in about 250 words each : 5×6=30
a) Discuss the role of the teacher in developing National integration and International understanding.
b) What are the recommendations of NPE (1986) and POA regarding equalization of educational opportunities for SC/ST ?
c) Write in brief the nature and purpose of educational administration.
d) Discuss in brief the role of NCTE in the qualitative improvement of teacher education.
e) Explain the concept of inclusive education.
f) Discuss to compare the main features of Brahmanic and Buddhist systems of education.
g) Point out the main features of Muslim education.
h) Explain the modern concept of education.
i) Discuss the role of 'Sriniketan' in rural reconstruction as concerned by Rabindranath Tagore.

3. Answer any three questions in about 500 words each : 10×3=30
a) Discuss the major recommendations of Secondary Education Commission (1952-53).
b) Give an account of early Missionary education in India.
c) Discuss Naturalism as a philosophy of Education in terms of aims of education, curriculum, method of teaching and role of teacher.
d) Discuss the Man-making education as advocated by Swami Vivekananda.
e) What is social change ? What are the major factors that influence social change ? What is the educational significance of social change ?
B.Ed. Programme (ODL Mode)
Term End Examination (Requital - 2)
Session : March - 2015
Paper — MC-06/07 (01)
Content cum Methodology of Teaching English
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70
Weightage of Marks : 30%
Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting. The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.

Group A
Answer any five questions from this Group. 4×5=20
1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of the verbs in brackets (any four) : 1×4=4
a) He (go) to Ranchi but he will be back soon.
b) They (think) of moving to a bigger house.
c) I (complete) the work just now.
d) We (spend) most of our time in Thimpu.
e) She (claim) that she is from some royal family.
f) I have found the camera, which I (lose).

2. Change the following into Passive Voice (any four) : 1×4=4
i) The boy laughed at the beggar.
ii) Has she taken a decision ?
iii) You must do the job.
iv) Someone has stolen my wallet.
v) I was obliged to leave.

3. Fill in the blanks with suitable Prepositions (any four) : 1×4=4
1. The judge acquitted him the murder charge.
2. The purse is lying the table.
3. She left four in the morning.
4. There is nothing new her plan.
5. There is no substance what he says.

4. Convert the following into Indirect Speech (any four) : 1×4=4
i) "Is Mrs. Gupta at home ?" asked the postman.
ii) "Did you sleep well ?" asked my hostess.
iii) Rajat said to me, "Why do you look so sad today ?"
iv) They inquired, "When do you intend to pay us ?"
v) I said to the porter, "When does the next train come in ?"

5. Write a Report based on the following hints describing an accident : 4
Far flung village — Mauli in Uttar Pradesh — 24th May 2013 — Population of over 1500 — Fire broke out at midnight — Over 100 people injured 10 killed — Rescue and relief teams sent — Monetary relief announced by government — Chopper services to be engaged for quick relief — Severe cold conditions — Need for immediate shelter for affected families.

6. What is the moral of the story 'Beauty and the Beast'? 4
7. Justify the title of the peom 'Wander Thirst'. 4
8. Explain the poet, Robert Frost's message in the poem, 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. 4

Group — B
Answer any five in about 250 words each : 6×5=30
1. Discuss Halliday's theory of Functions.
2. Discuss the objective of teaching English as a second language at the School Stage. 6
3. Write a short note on the importance of English as an International Language. 6
4. What are the characteristics of a good English text book ? 6
5. Why is a Teacher's handbook necessary for teaching English as a Second Language ? What is a workbook? 4+2
6. 'Reading is a process of meaning-making'. Discuss. 6
7. How can language skills be categorized ? Discuss a language teaching technique in which all four skills are integrated. 2+4
8. Why are language games necessary in the ESL Classroom ? Discuss any two games that can be played to develop vocabulary. 2+4
9. How do objective type test items test language abilities? Why are they useful ? 4+2

10. Prepare a lesson plan on any of the following topics : 20×1
a) Beauty and the Beast.
b) Any poem from Blossoms — Class VIII.
c) Active and Passive Voice.
d) Writing a letter inviting a friend to spend Puja Holidays with you. — Class VII.