SECOND SEMESTER B.Ed. DEGREE EXAMINATION 
October/November 2014

Model Question Paper

Paper 1X- EDU 09.10 Theoretical Base of Social Science Education-II

          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 Unit approach in organizing social science curriculum is -

(A.  Child centred, B. Content centred, C. Community centred, D. Teacher centred)

2.    The main advantage of a social science laboratory is -?

(A. To keep apparatus, B. To facilitate learning by doing, C. To make teaching interesting,

D. To keep archaeological materials)

3.     Action hypotheses are based on -

(A.  Theory, B. Causes of the problem, C. Experience of the Investigator, D. Previous research)

4.     Which of the following is an example of learner centred instructional strategy?

(A. collaborative learning, B. Problem solving, C. Discovery learning, D. All the above)

5.     Which of the following is an element of a teaching model?

(A. Syntax, B. Effects, C. Both of the above , D. None of the above)

6.     Research outlook can be developed mainly by -

(A.  Lecture  method, B. Question answer method, C. Supervised study method, D. Problem method)

7.    Which of the following is used as an activity for developing International Understanding?

(A.  Singing National Anthem, B. Arranging an exhibition, C. Celebrating birth days of world leaders, D. Celebrating National Days)

8.    Which of the following is a function of a good text book in social science?

(A. An assistant master in print, B. A self teaching device, C. A constant companion of the student, D. All the above)

9.     Which of the following is an example of historical community resource?

(A. Palace, B. Grama sabha, C. Banks, D. Sea shore)

10.   Which approach is based on the principle ‘whole to parts’ in organizing curriculum?

(A.  Spiral approach, B. Concentric approach, C. Topical approach, D. All the above)

                                                                                                   (10 x 1 = 10 Marks)

  

PART – B

(Answer all Questions in a paragraph)

11.  List some principles of curriculum construction.

12.  Examine the role of Social Science in promoting the spirit of Inter National      Understanding among the students.

13. What is the need for preparing a work book in Social Science?

14. Define Action Research and explain briefly the application of Action Research in a Social Science Class 

15. List the advantages of collaborative learning as an Instructional Strategy.

                                                                                           (5 x 2 = 10 Marks)

                                                              

 PART – C

(Answer any four Questions in one page each)

16.  Explain briefly the nature and significance of Community Resources in teaching Social   Science. What are the different ways of utilizing them in your class?

17.  Examine the advantages of Discovery Learning Strategy in Social Science.

18.  Explain the criteria of a good Text book in Social Science.

19.  Distinguish between Concentric and Spiral approaches in Curriculum Construction.

20.  Discuss the steps of Problem Solving Strategy and its advantages in teaching Social Science.

21.  As a Social Science Teacher, how will you equip your Class Room?

                                                                                                   (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)

PART – D

 (Answer any one Question in 3 pages)

22.  What is the meaning of National Integration? Explain the role of Social Science in promoting the spirit of National Integration among the students. Suggest some activities, inside and outside the class, to promote National Integration.

23.  Describe how you will organize and maintain the various materials and resources of teaching Social Science at secondary level. What are the various sources of these materials? As a teacher, how will you make the best use of these materials and resources?

                                                                                                   (1 x 10 = 10 Marks)