M.A. (Education) PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL BASES OF EDUCATION

[monishav]

M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.

PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL BASES OF EDUCATION

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE of the following in about 150 words each.

1. Explain the meaning and scope of philosophy of education.

2. Bring out any two major tenets of naturalism with regard to education.

3. Explain the doctrines of Swami Vivekananda.

4. Bring out the salient features of "socialism".

5. Describe the social philosophy of democracy.

6. List out the factors that promote socialization.

7. What is the need for women education? Explain.

8. What are the various factors affecting national development in India?

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.

9. Compare and contrast the educational philosophies of naturalism and idealism.

10. Examine the role of education as an instrument of social change.

11. Critically examine the contributions of Sri Aurobindo to Indian education system.

12. Explain the concept of 'Education for International Understanding. Discuss the ways and means of
promoting it through education.

13. Explain the various factors affecting the maintenance of global peace.

14. "Equality of Education is exercised in India". Do you agree? Justify your answer.

15. Describe the problems of social stratification and justify the reservation policies of the government to minimize social inequality.

                                                           ————————