ROYAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOR WOMEN
SEMESTER –I
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
CC- 2- KNOWLEDGE AND CURRICULUM
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
UNIT 1: PERSPECTIVES OF KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION
1. The Characteristics of Knowledge excludes:
a. Knowledge is theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
b. Knowledge is non-transferable
c. Knowledge is cumulative
d. Knowledge can be inferred through Evidence
2. Knowledge is defined as ‘justified true belief’ by:
a. John Locke
b. John Dewey
c. Aristotle
d. Plato
3. The type of Knowledge as per Philosophical Perspective excludes:
a. Personal
b. Procedural
c. Situational
d. Propositional
UNIT 2: BASIS OF MODERN CHILD-CENTRED EDUCATION (CONCEPT,
BASIS AND EDUCATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE)
4. Activity method in nature excludes___________.
a. emotional aspect
b. physical
c. intellectual
d. dialogue
5. Freire promoted the use of dialogue so that people continue to educate themselves and equip
themselves with _________.
a. New knowledge
b. Experiment
c. Content
d. Process
6. Discovery in education puts the students in a/an _________.
a. Active role
b. Passive role
c. Verbal role
d. Non-verbal role.
UNIT 3: SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT OF EDUCATION
7. A fair access to livelihood, education and resources that will ensure progress for everyone is
called as_________.
a. Social equity
b. Social equality
c. Social justice
d. Nationalism
8. Provision of universal and compulsory primary education for all citizen irrespective of
difference as sex, caste, class, region and religion is an impact of ___________.
a. Secularism
b. Autonomy
c. Industrialization
d. Democracy
9. The purpose of education was to bring about freedom, love and the complete transformation
of society. This is according to ___________.
a. J. Krishnamurti
b. Dr. Ambedkar
c. Rabindranath Tagore
d. S. K. Kothari
UNIT 4 - CURRICULUM – CONCEPT, TYPES AND DETERMINANT
10. A well structured curriculum emphasizes:
a) Sanskrit
b) Local Language
c) English
d) Hindi
11. The syllabus is described as:
a) the overall content, taught in an educational system or a course.
b) a teaching material that contains subject matter
c) all learning experiences designed and executed to facilitate learning
d) the summary of the topics covered or units to be taught in the particular subject
12. Hidden Curriculum is:
a) intended curriculum
b) the content that is assessed to determine achievement
c) unintended or unnoticed curriculum
d) the content actually delivered during instruction in the classroom
UNIT 5 - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
13. Curriculum development is a________.
a. Specialized task
b. Complex task
c. General task
d. Continuous task
14. While formulating aims and objectives stakeholders of the curriculum development omit
__________.
a. Learner’s need
b. Society’s need
c. Relevant subject matter
d. Construction of tool
15. Reshma can construct a rap song related to the science chapter is an example of _________.
a. Principle of creativity
b. Principle of variety
c. Principle of need
d. Principle of utility
16. “Curriculum helps to conserve and transmit the knowledge of various states, tradition,
culture and good conduct”, is an example of___________.
a. Principle of variety
b. Principle of need
c. Principle of utility
d. Principle of conservation
UNIT 6 - CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION
17. Reference books and Encyclopedias are the examples of:
a. Learning Resources
b. Learning Objectives
c. Learning Outcomes
d. Learning Techniques
18. The gathering information for use in judging the merit of the curriculum, program or
curriculum materials is included in:
a. Curriculum Learning
b. Curriculum Evaluation
c. Curriculum Framework
d. Curriculum Development
19. When students say ‘the content is interesting’ or when teachers say ‘there is an overload of
content’, then they are:
a. modifying the curriculum content
b. criticizing the curriculum content
c. evaluating the curriculum content
d. praising the curriculum content
20. CABE is:
a. Common Advanced Board of Education
b. Central Advanced Board of Education
c. Common Advisory Board of Education
d. Central Advisory Board of Education
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS:
1. Differentiate between Teaching and Training.
UNIT-1
2. Explain the need for an activity-based method.
UNIT-2
3. Explain the impact of industrialization on Education. (Any 3)
UNIT -3
4. Enumerate the characteristics of Subject Centred Curriculum.
UNIT -4
5. While formulating educational objectives which points should we consider?
UNIT -5
6. Explain the role of MHRD with respect to Curriculum.
UNIT -6
ANSWER KEYS:
MCQs
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DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS:
ANS 1.
Teaching
Training
Teaching is the imparting of knowledge and
concepts. It is an academic approach to
learning
Training is the practical sharing of skills to
improve on the learner’s performance.
Teaching generally takes place in a classroom
environment.
Training generally takes place in the work
environment or sports field.
Teachers are trained to teach at training
colleges and teaching institutions.
Trainers are often mentors in the workplace who
have the expertise to offer on the job training.
Teaching gives pupils new knowledge.
Trainers add skills onto existing knowledge.
Teachers give reports and feedback to learners
to monitor progress.
Trainers are given feedback from the trainees to
improve on their performance.
Teaching is broader in its focus.
Training will focus on specific skills.
ANS 2.
1. Activity based method caters to the child’s interest and need.
2. Help to find meaning in education.
3. Theory must be connected to practice.
4. Learning levels of students can be improved through activity.
5. Education become a meaningful journey.
6. It promotes a positivity.
ANS 3.
1. Education became more widespread.
2. Shift towards secular education.
3. Shift towards vocational education
4. Shift from vernacular to English education
5. Influx of lifelong education
6. Systemic reforms become an integral part of education.
7. Breaking down of barriers
8. Globalization and Education
ANS 4.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUBJECT CENTERED CURRICULUM
1. Information for future use
2. Progress is measured to the extent the students learned the subject
3. Pre- determined uniform standard of knowledge
4. Each subject is a separate entity (unit) with a logical organization of its own
5. Practice in skills is emphasized
6. Subject matter is selected by adults/experts for teaching learning situation
7. Learning subject matter is an end in itself
ANS 5.
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Matching with broad goals
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Statements of objectives should be proper.
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Objectives should be done periodically revision
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Appropriateness
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Logical grouping
ANS 6.
Role of MHRD with respect to Curriculum.
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Formulating the National Policy on Education and ensuring that it is implemented in letter and
spirit.
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Planned development, including expanding access and improving quality of the educational
institutions throughout the country, including in the regions where people do not have easy
access to education.
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Paying special attention to disadvantaged groups like the poor, females and the minorities.
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Provide financial help in the form of scholarships, loan subsidy etc. to deserving students from
deprived sections of the society.
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Encouraging international co-operation in the field of education, including working closely
with the UNESCO and foreign governments as well as Universities, to enhance the educational
opportunities in the country.