POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION Term-End Examination June, 2006 MES-1O1 HIGHER : EDucnrioru: ITS CONTEXT AND

LINKAGES
Time : 3 hours INSTRUCTIONS : Maximum Weightage: 70%o

There are two separatequestion pqpers, MES_101 and ES-301. Students who haue enrolled from the January, 2004 sessiononwards shouldattempt MES_101. Students who hque enrolled beJore January, 2004 sessionshould attempt ES_S01. Note : (i) (ii) Attempt all t'our questions. AII questionscarry equal weightage.

MES-101

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Answer:thefollowingquestionin about 900 words. Discuss -the relationship bglween government and higher your answer. education. Give,illustrationqto rsubstantiate OR
: , : , . . ; : , i . .

ideaswith regard the main thrus{,9fthe ngtionalist Discuss to education. How were these different from the educationalideas of the British ? '900 words. Answer the following question in abouf of for , What are the c9ntralmechanisms coordination higher and functions of any education ? Critically discussthe role one coordinating body at the Cenlre. 'r' oR

2.

Critically discussthe measuressuggestedby the National Policy on Education(NPE, 1986) to enhancethe quality at the shortcomings the of higher education.Also discuss functionallevel. 3. Answer any three 300 words each ,
(a)

of the following questions in ,about

Why is academicfreedom essentialfor a university ? Give examplesto illustrateyour answer. What were the causesof decline of the Arabic and sanskrit tradition of learning''in India ? '

(b)

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Why is the training of teachers important ai higher education stage ? What are the initiatives taken bv the UGC in this regard ? (d) What are the key issues in higher education being focussed in the Tenth plan ?

4.

Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Discuss the major challenges facing the Open and DistanceLearning System(ODL) in the context of higher educationin India.

MES-101

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION Term-End Examination June, 2OO6

: E E S - 3 0 1 : H IGH E R D U C A T ION ITS CONTEXTAND LINKAGES

Time: 3 hours Note : (i) (ii) Attempt all lour quesfions. All questionscarry equal weightage.
Maximum Weightage , 700/o

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.Answerthe followingquestionin about 900 words. "A University stands for humanism, for tolerance, for this statementin reason,for the searchof truth." Discuss the context of Universitveducationin India. Reasonout. OR "The existipg structureand functionsof higher education are dominated by the European model of higher education." Comment on the statement in the Indian context.

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,Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Identify the major. differences,in policy .and,,,discuss perspectives higher educatienin India as highiightedin of different commissions and committees ,iJ.n ti+i. Enumerate your answer with suritable references. OR What is the agenda of higher education for the 21st Century in the Indian context ? What are the proposed ground rules aS'statedin X Plan documentfor achieving this agenda ?, Discuss, the UGC's plans during Xth Five Year Plan in this context.

3.

Answer any three of the following questionsin about 300 words each , (i) Discussthe externaland internal constraintscoming the way of quality higher educationat University
stage. (ii)
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Does the contemporary system of self financing programme promote quality as well ,as equity ? Discuss. What shouJd be the appropriate measures for bringingabout improyementin the existingsystemof evaluationin higher education? Discuss. 'adopted' Which measures should be for quality assurancein colleges and universities? Has the initiative of NAAC been successful this regard ? in Discuss.

(iii)

(lv,

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Justify the role of Open Distance Learning System in meeting the challengesof higher education in the 21st Century in India. What should be its role in professional developmentof teacherswith specialreferenceto higher education ? Elaborate your answer in the context of presentday experiences.

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION Term-End Examination June, }OOG

M ES - I O2 : IN S T R U C T T ON HtcHER tN EDUCATION
Time : 3 hours INSTRUCTIONS :
Maximum Weighiage : 700/o

There qre two separate questionpaperc, MES-702 qnd ES-302. Students who haue enrolled t'rom the January, 2004 sessiononwardsshould attempt MES-102. Sfudenfs who hque enrolled bet'ore January, 2004. sessionshould attempt ES-302. Note : (i) (ii) Attempt all t'our questions. All questions carry equal weightage.

MES-102

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Discussvarious examination reforms as suggestedby the UniversityGrants Commissionin 1973. OR of Discussthe essentialcharacteristics an effective tool of evaluation.

2.

Write short answers on any three of the following questions about 300 words each : in (i) you need to keep in mind Discussthe considerations while selectinginilructional inputs. (ii) . by What do you understand teacher competence? Briefly discuss the teacher competencies a higher education teacher is required to possess. (iii) What are the drawbacksassociatedwith a lecture ? How can you overcomethem;? (rv) Discuss briefly the various formats used in group discussion technique. (v) What is e-mail ? How is it helpful in various activities ? of higher educationinstitutions

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Write short answers to any three of the following questions about 300 words each : in (i) Explain the concept of evaluation.Whai functions does it perform in higher educationsystem? Differentiate between formative and summative evaluation.

(ii)

(iii) What are the demeritsof essaytype items ? Suggest lneasures improve such items. to (iv) Differentiatebetween measuresof central tendencv and measures variability. of (v) What is peer appraisal? Discussthe techniquesof peer appraisal.

4.

Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words : Select any topic,/concept from your subject area of teaching. Develop ten frames of programmed Learning Material (Linear style)on it. Your answershould include : (a) Analysisof the content in terms of teaching-learning points. Sequencing content. of Specifying instructional obiectives in behavioural terms. Writing of frames.

(b) (c)

(d)

MES-102

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGFIEREDUCATION Term-End Examination ' June, 2006

lN ES-3O2 INSTRUCTION HIGHER : EDUCATION

Time : 3 hours
Note : (i) (ii) Attempt o,ll four questions.

Maximum Weightage: 70%o

All questions cqrry equal weightage.

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. 'an system' ? Discuss instructional What do you mean by with an example, the different steps involved in the system. developmentof an instructional OR Explain the concept of team teaching. Discussvarious characteristics, styles and instructionalpotential of team teaching.

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2 . Write short answers on any three of the following

questions about 300 words each : in (i) Differentiafebetweeq measuremejnt and evaluation. Discuss the significance of bvaluation in the instructionalprocess. What are non-cognitive learning outcomes ? Discussbriefly how can these learning outcomesbe evaluated. 'points (iii) Discu'ssthe a higher education institution should considerwhile preparinga syllabus. (iv) Explain the concept of continuous internal assessment. Write its significance the instructional in process. 'and (v) Differentiate between a method a medium. Explain, with an example,how methods and media , can be integrated during instructional process.

(ii)

3 . Write short answers on any three of the following

questions about 300 words each : in (i) What is reliability? Explain the relationshipbetween reliabilityand validity. What do you understand by the term Blueprint (Table of, Specification) Discussits significancein ? preparing a questionpaper. (iii) Explain variousself-reporting techniques. Discuss any two of the self-reporting techniques.

(ii)

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(iv) Discussvarious skills that are generally associated with the deliveryof a good lecture. (v) how it of Explain characteristics Chalkboard.Discuss teaching. for can be used effectively classroom

4.

Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Supposeyou are asked by your Principal to organisean interaction session with the students in your college. Prepare a detailedplan of organisingand conductingthe interactionsession.

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POST GRADUATEDIPLOMA IN' HIGHER EDUCATION Term-End Examination June, 2006 MES-103 HIGHER : EDUCATTON : THE SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL FIELD
T i m e: 3 h o u r s
INSTRUCTIONS : Maximum Weightage : 70o/o

There are two separate question papers, MES-105 qnd

ES-303.
Sfudenfs who hque enrolled from the Jonuary, 2004 sessiononwards shouldattempt MES-105. Studenfs who haue enrolled before Januory, 2004 session should attempt ES-303.

Nofe : (i) (il Attempt o'll four questions.

AII questionscarry equal weightage.

MES-103

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. ? What is meant by adjustmentmechanisms Discussthe used by people. different kinds of defensemechanisms OR Explain the nature and significanceof psychotherapyand discussthe techniqueof indigenoustherapy in dealing with collegestudents'problems.Give suitableexamples.

2.

in Answerthe followingquestion about900 words' Compare and contrast the information processing and constructivist approaches to learning with suitable examPles' oR What do you understand by "visually challenged" learners ? Discuss their learning characteristicsand strategiesfor facilitation giving examples.

3.

Answer any three 300 words each : (i)

of the following questions in about

Discussbriefly the conditions necessaryfor effective communicationin the classroom. Discuss the nature of motivation and its need in human learning.

(ii)

(iii) Discuss the relationship between stress and performance.

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(iv) What are the various theories of classroom management Discuss ? any one of them with suitable examples. (v) 4. Discuss the characteristics a learningorganisation. of about 900 words.

Answer the followingquestionin

As a collegeteacheryou must have come acrossstudents with behaviourproblems.Mention some of such problems. How did you intervene to help stuoents manage such problems?

MES-103

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION Term-End Examination June, 2006 ES-303: HTGHER EDUCATTON : THE SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL FIELD
Time : 3 hours Note : (i) (ii) Attempt aII four questions. All questionscqrry equal weightage. Maximum Weightage: 70%o

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Explainthe conceptof learningverbal information.Discuss the various forms of verbal information with examples. OR Compare and contrast the educational implications of Bruner'sand Ausubel's theoriesof learning,giving suitable examples.

ES-303

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Answer the following questionin about 900 words' of Describe the typical factors responsiblefor occurrence aggression and violence amongst Indian youth' citing examples froni college situations' OR Discuss the problems of drug abuse among college students,with examPles.

3.

Answer any three of the following questions in about 300 words each : (i) How can a college teacher help in developing a conducive classroomclimate ? What is de-individuation? Discussits processes'

(ii)

(iii) Explain the contributionof the mediator in conflict resolution' (iv) Discussthe positive aspectsof conflict' (v) Discuss the nature and use of sociogram as a group dynamics' techniqueof understanding

4.

Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words' . Select an area or topic of study of your interest and discuss the use of the processes of differentiation' in integration and restructurisationof cognitive processes learning.

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION Term-End Examination June, 2006

ME S - 1 O 4: PL A N N IN G N D MA N AGEMENT A O F H IGH E R D U C A T ION E

Time : 3 hours INSTRUCTIONS : Maximum Weightage:70%

. There are two separatequestionpapers,MES-104 and ES-304. Sfudenfs who haue enrolled t'rom the January, 2004 sessiononwardsshould attempt MES-704. Students who haue enrolled bet'ore January, 2004 sessionshouldatte:motES-304.

Note : (i) (it Attempt o,ll t'our questions. AII questions csrry equal weightage,

MES-104

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Define the terrn 'curriculum' in the context of higher education. Discuss the considerations for organising educational experiences while planning the curriculum. OR Examinethe frameworkof any courseyou are teachingor you intendto teach.Explainhow the six stepsof curriculum developmentprocesshavg been adheredto, to make the courseelfectiveto the learner.

2.

Answer the followingquestion about900 words. in What do you understand by the term, 'institution building' ? Discuss the various management functions contributing to building an institution of higher learning. OR It is said that "University is primarily a self-governing community of scholars".Criticallyexamine the statement in the context of academic functioning of the university ihat you are familiar with.

3.

Answer any three 300 words each ' (i)

of the following questionsin about

Distinguishthe 'intemal autonomy' of a university from its 'external autonomy', with suitableexamples.

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Critically examine the 'OrganisationDevelopment' (OD) intervention for eflectivemanagementof an institution.

(iii) Discuss the conceptof organisational behaviour(OB) in the context of higher learninginstitution. (iv) Why is basic knowledge of library management important for a collegeteacher? Discuss. 4. Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Design a lessonthat can be taught using the cooperative learningmethod. While answering the questionyou might like to considerthe follorving: Determiningthe academicand socialobiectives Determinethe academictask Assignthe students their expert groups to Arrange the classroom and materials Explain the academic task to studenrs Supervise group work Forming of groups Support to group work Evaluationof group work Sharing the results

MES-104

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION Term-End Examination June, ?OOG AND MANAGEMENT : ES-3O4 PLANNING EDUCATION OF HIGHER
Time : 3 hours Nofe : (i) (ii) Attempt aII four questions. All questions carry equal weightage.
Maximum Weightage : 70o/o

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. 'institutionbuilding'? Discuss four major .What is meant by areas of the managementfunctions of higher education institutions. OR Distinguishbetween performanceappraisaland potential appraisalcan be used how performance appraisal.Discuss as a tool for effective human resourcemanagementin institutionsof higher learning.

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. What are the major differencesbetween the curriculum at higher education level and curriculum at school level ? Describe various considerationsone needs to follow for planning curriculumat the higher educationlevel. OR Discuss with suitableexamples variouscriteriafor selecting instructional inputs. Elaborate the role of a teacher in formulating necessary guidelines for effective classroom interaction.

3.

Answer any three 300 words each ' (a)

of the following questionsin about

What are the fundamentalprinciples for planning and organisation the co-curricular of activities?

(b) ' Discussvarious factors for effective management of classroom groups in an institutionof higher learning. (c) Explain the meaning of the term ,,time as a resource". Why does a teacher need to have micro level time planning for organising eflective teaching-learning process? Discuss with suitable example the importance of diagonal communications in identifying the managementperspective an institution. of Distinguish between unitary university and federal universi$ with suitableexamples.

(d)

(e)

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Answer the followingquestionin about 900 words. Selecta coursethat you have been teachingor intend to level.How would you evaluate teach, at the undergraduate this course keeping in view the stages of curriculum evaluationprocess ? To support your answer, you may considerthe following : How goalshave been specified? Procedurein courseplanning Validation Field testing and feedback Monitoring mechanism

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