Suggestion for B.Ed. 2nd Semester Examination ( Course 1.2.7A)

 

Suggestion for B.Ed. 2nd Semester Examination ( Course 1.2.7A)

List of Subjects 

1. Bengali
2. English
3. Hindi
4. Math
5. Life Science
6. Physical Science
7. Geography
8. History
9. Political Science

Pedagogy of Language

 

 বাংলা ভাষা শিক্ষণ (Course 1.2.7A)

Group A: (নম্বর-১০)

(৫০ শব্দের মধ্যে যেকোনো পাঁচটি প্রশ্নের উত্তর দিন

এই বিভাগের জন্য নিম্নলিখিত ছোট প্রশ্নগুলি অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ:

• মাতৃভাষা ও শিক্ষা:
• শিক্ষাক্ষেত্রে মাতৃভাষা শিক্ষার দুটি গুরুত্ব ¹বা বাঙালির জীবন ও শিক্ষা ক্ষেত্রে মাতৃভাষার গুরুত্ব।
• 'মাতৃভাষা মাতৃদুগ্ধসম' কথাটির ব্যাখ্যা।
• ত্রি-ভাষা সূত্র কী?
• ভাষা ও উপভাষা:
• বাংলা ভাষা ও উপভাষার দুটি পার্থক্য।
• বাংলা ভাষায় কতগুলি উপভাষা আছে ও কী কী?
• পাঠের প্রকারভেদ ও উদ্দেশ্য:
• সরব পাঠের দুটি সুবিধা ⁷বা দুটি অসুবিধা।
• গদ্য পাঠদানের দুটি উদ্দেশ্য।
• কবিতা পাঠদানের দুটি উদ্দেশ্য।
• দক্ষতা ও বানান:
• কথনের প্রকারভেদগুলি।
• 'একপাক্ষিক শ্রবণ' বিষয়টি উদাহরণসহ।
• বাংলা বানান ভুলের দুটি কারণ।
• সহায়ক উপকরণ ও অভীক্ষা:
• শিক্ষাসহায়ক উপকরণের প্রকারভেদগুলি।
• সহযোগী পাঠ্যপুস্তকের দুটি প্রয়োজনীয়তা।
• পারদর্শিতার অভীক্ষার সংজ্ঞা।
• ভাষাভিত্তিক অভীক্ষার দুটি গুরুত্ব।

Group B: (নম্বর-১৫)

(১৫০ শব্দের মধ্যে যেকোনো তিনটি প্রশ্নের উত্তর দিন

এই বিভাগ থেকে নিচের বিষয়গুলি বিস্তারিতভাবে অনুশীলন করা প্রয়োজন:

• শিখন নকশা ও উদ্দেশ্য:
• আদর্শ বাংলা শিখন নকশার ধাপগুলির পরিচয় / শিখন-নকশার ধাপগুলি সংক্ষেপে বিবৃত করুন। ¹⁹
• মাধ্যমিক স্তরে বাংলা ভাষা শিক্ষণের উদ্দেশ্যসমূহ আলোচনা করুন। (বা আচরণধর্মী উদ্দেশ্যগুলি উদাহরণসহ আলোচনা)।
• শিক্ষণ সহায়ক উপকরণ:
• মাতৃভাষা ও সাহিত্য শিক্ষণে শিখন সম্পদ হিসেবে চার্ট ও মডেলের গুরুত্ব আলোচনা করুন।
• ভাষা গবেষণাগার ও প্রযুক্তি:
• ভাষা গবেষণাগারের পরিকল্পনা ও ব্যবহার পদ্ধতি আলোচনা করুন বা এর উপাদান সম্পর্কে ধারণা।
• ভাষা শিক্ষাদানে কম্পিউটার সহায়ক শিক্ষণের সুবিধাগুলি লিখুন।
• পাঠের প্রকারভেদ:
• 'স্বাদনাপাঠ' ও 'ধারণা পাঠ'-এর তুলনামূলক আলোচনা।
• বানান ও লিখন:
• বাংলা বানান ভুলের প্রতিকারের পদ্ধতিগুলি। (পরিবেশগত কারণগুলিও দেখে রাখুন )
• 'সৃজনশীল লিখন'-এর প্রয়োজনীয়তা ও গুরুত্ব উদাহরণসহ আলোচনা।
• অভীক্ষা:
• ভাষা অভীক্ষা গঠনের বৈশিষ্ট্য বিচারের ক্ষেত্রে যথার্থতা (Validity) ও নির্ভরযোগ্যতা (Reliability) বলতে কী বোঝেন?

 

Group C: (নম্বর-১০)

(৩০০ শব্দের মধ্যে যেকোনো একটি প্রশ্নের উত্তর দিন )

• কবিতা পাঠদান:
• বিদ্যালয়ে কবিতা শিক্ষাদানের উদ্দেশ্য, গুরুত্ব ও পদ্ধতি বিষয়ে বিস্তারিত আলোচনা করুন।
• ব্যাকরণ শিক্ষণ ও বানান:
• বাংলা ব্যাকরণ শিক্ষণ-শিক্ষণের আধুনিক পদ্ধতি দৃষ্টান্তসহ আলোচনা করুন। প্রসঙ্গত, ব্যাকরণ শিক্ষাদানের সমস্যাগুলি লিপিবদ্ধ করুন।
• বাংলা বানান ভুলের কারণ ও তার প্রতিকারের উপায়গুলি লিখুন।
• লিখন দক্ষতা:
• সুন্দর হস্তাক্ষরের বৈশিষ্ট্যগুলি লিখুন। লিখন-দক্ষতা বিকাশে শিক্ষকের ভূমিকা সম্বন্ধে বিশদে আলোচনা করুন।
• শিক্ষণ-শিখন সম্পদ:
• বাংলা বিষয়ে গ্রহণযোগ্য শিক্ষণ-শিখন সম্পদ সমূহের শ্রেণিবিভাজন করুন এবং দৃষ্টান্তসহ প্রত্যেক শ্রেণির শিক্ষণ-শিখন সম্পদ ব্যবহারের সুবিধাগুলি লিখুন।
• অভীক্ষা গঠন:
• মাতৃভাষা সংক্রান্ত ভাষা অভীক্ষা গঠনের ক্ষেত্রে মূল নীতিগুলি লিখুন। পারদর্শিতার অভীক্ষা বলতে কী বোঝেন? এ ক্ষেত্রে ব্যবহৃত বিভিন্ন ধরণের নৈর্ব্যক্তিক প্রশ্নের দৃষ্টান্ত সহ আলোচনা করুন।

 

 

English

Group A suggestion (prepare all in 2–3 points)

 

• Pedagogical terms: pedagogical analysis, learning design, mother tongue, target language, ESL vs EFL, three‑language formula.​
• Language concepts: language vs dialect, definition of dialect, skimming, four skills of language, criteria of selecting a second language.​
• Methods and approaches: Direct Method (advantages), Grammar‑Translation Method (drawbacks), Structural Approach (features/limitations), difference between approach and method.​
• Theories: behaviourist theory (features / criticisms), cognitivist view, constructivist view.​
• Technology and resources: Computer Assisted Learning (CAL), language laboratory (definition/benefits), textbook (benefits), language games.​
• Evaluation and objectives: reliability, areas/principles of a language test, behavioural objectives, causes of spelling mistakes in English/ESL classroom.​

 

Group B suggestion (prepare 6–7 answers of 150 words)

 

• Learning design:
• Qualities/characteristics of a good learning design.​
• Aims/objectives and curriculum:
• Aims of teaching English as a second language.​
• Position of English in secondary school curriculum in West Bengal.​
• Pedagogical analysis:
• Meaning and importance of pedagogical analysis of language content.​
• Theories of language learning/teaching:
• Behaviourist theory.
• Cognitivist theory.
• Social constructivism and language development.​
• Teaching strategies:
• Two strategies for teaching grammar in ESL classroom.
• Two strategies for teaching poetry (often “one for grammar, one for poetry”).​
• Technology/approaches:
• Language laboratory: definition and components/uses.​
• Communicative Language Teaching (basic tenets).​
• Computer Assisted Learning with example.​
• Structural Approach: characteristics and limitations.​

 

Group C suggestion (prepare 3–4 long answers of 300 words)

• Learning design:
• Meaning, steps, and different types of learning design in language teaching.​
• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT):
• Characteristics, procedure/classroom steps, and importance.​
• Language testing:
• Areas and principles of construction of a good language test; sometimes with objectives/blueprint.​
• Objectives / curriculum:
• Objectives of teaching English as a second language according to WBBSE/secondary curriculum.​
• Design / resources questions (any one may come):
• Prepare learning objectives, blueprint and 15‑mark question paper in grammar.​
• Features of a dictionary and its use as a learning resource with examples.​
• Teaching of drama / poetry / language games / CAL as detailed notes.

 

Hindi

 

Group A – Very Short Answers (50 words, 2 marks each)

 

• भाषा की परिभाषा (Definition of language)
• भाषा और बोली में अंतर (Difference: language vs dialect)
• मातृभाषा का तात्पर्य (Meaning of mother tongue)
• हिंदी शिक्षण के प्रमुख उद्देश्य/दो कौशलात्मक उद्देश्य (2 aims/objectives of Hindi teaching)
• उपलब्धि परीक्षण, वर्तनी अशुद्धि के प्रमुख कारण (Achievement test, causes of spelling errors)
• कंप्यूटर आधारित अधिगम (CAL) (Computer Assisted Learning)
• अभिव्यक्ति कौशल क्या है (What is Expression Skill)
• नाटक शिक्षण के उद्देश्य (Aims of teaching drama)
• भाषा शिक्षण में कहानी का महत्व (Value of stories in teaching Hindi)
• World Book/विश्‍वकोश क्या है (What is an encyclopedia)
• मापन की अवधारणा (Meaning of measurement)
• शिक्षण शास्त्रीय विश्लेषण (Meaning of pedagogical analysis)
• वचन कितने प्रकार (Types of gender/number)
• भाषा परीक्षण के विभिन्न पक्ष (Areas of language testing)

 

Group B – Short Notes (150 words, 5 marks each)

• ब्लूप्रिंट/प्रश्न पत्र का प्रारूप (Blueprint or format of a question paper)
• माध्यमिक स्तर पर हिंदी शिक्षण के उद्देश्य (Objectives of Hindi teaching at secondary level)
• सहायक पुस्तकें – महत्व (Importance of supplementary books in language teaching)
• भाषा शिक्षण में शिक्षण सहायक सामग्री का महत्व (Value of teaching aids in Hindi teaching)
• कविता क्या है, उसका महत्व (What is poetry, importance in language teaching)
• रचनात्मक लेखन – आवश्यकता (Creative writing: why necessary for students)
• उपलब्धि परीक्षण – प्रकार और महत्व (Types and importance of achievement tests)
• रचनावादी सिद्धांत (Constructivist theory – use in language teaching)
• बच्चों की वर्तनी गलतियां व सुधार की रणनीति (Why children make spelling errors & strategies for improvement)
• अधिगम प्रारूप व उसके सोपान (Learning design and its steps)
• शिक्षण शास्त्रीय विश्लेषण (Pedagogical analysis)

 

Group C – Long Answer (300 words, 10 marks)

• अधिगम प्रारूप – परिभाषा, सोपान, विशेषताएं (Learning design: definition, steps, features)
• कविता शिक्षण की पद्धतियां (Methods of teaching poetry with examples)
• भाषा परीक्षण – वास्तविकता/ विश्वसनीयता/ वैधता (Validity, reliability, authenticity in language testing, with examples)
• प्रथम/द्वितीय/तृतीय भाषा अवधारणा, पश्चिम बंगाल में तृतीय हिंदी की स्थिति (1st/2nd/3rd language concept, status of Hindi as 3rd language in WB)
• भाषा शिक्षण में बोलना-सुनना कौशल, रणनीतियां (Developing listening and speaking skills: strategies with examples)
• शिक्षण संसाधन: प्रकार, हिंदी शिक्षण में उपयोगिता (Teaching resources, kinds, and their utility in Hindi teaching)

 

Pedagogy of Science

 

Math

Group A Suggestion (Very Short / 50 words / 2 marks each)

• Two uses of computers in Mathematics teaching
• Two contributions of Aryabhata and Bhaskaracharya
• Two needs of teaching aids in Mathematics
• Two needs of Mathematics education
• What is a diagnostic test?
• Two advantages of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
• Two disadvantages of calculator use in Mathematics learning
• Two professional qualities of a Mathematics teacher
• Two characteristics of oral examination in Mathematics
• Two differences between traditional and modern curriculum
• Two psychological symptoms of Mathematics phobia
• Two criteria of objective type questions
• Differences between formative and summative evaluation

Group B Suggestion (Short Notes / 150 words / 5 marks each)

 

• Measures for slow learners in Mathematics
• Correlation between Geometry and Algebra
• Scheme for continuous and comprehensive evaluation in Mathematics
• Values of teaching Mathematics
• Different types of models used in Mathematics teaching
• Dienes’s principles in Mathematics teaching
• Qualities of good learning design in Mathematics
• Principles of curriculum construction in Mathematics
• Aims of teaching Mathematics at the secondary level
• Problem solving method with example
• Professional growth ways for Mathematics teachers
• Remedial programmes for slow learners
• Educational implications of Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories in Mathematics
• Different types of objective test items with examples

 

Group C Suggestion (Long Answers / 300 words / 10 marks)

 

• Types of test items in Mathematics with examples
• Skinner’s theory importance in teaching-learning Mathematics
• Qualities of a good Mathematics teacher
• Aims and objectives of teaching Mathematics
• Steps and qualities of learning design in Mathematics
• Comparative discussion on Synthetic and Analytic methods with examples
• Classification and importance of teaching aids in Mathematics
• Explanation of Inductive and Deductive teaching methods with examples

 

 

Physical Science

Group A (Very Short Answers, 50 words, 2 marks each)

 

• Differences between Project method and Demonstration method in Physical Science teaching.
• Two interrelations between Life Science and Physical Science.
• Two limitations of Project method in Physical Science teaching.
• Definition of Scientific attitude.
• Four qualities of a good learning design.
• Two advantages and two disadvantages of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) method.
• Two principles for designing Physical Science curriculum.
• Major innovative techniques in Physical Science teaching.
• Two differences between Demonstration method and Laboratory method.
• Meaning of Scientific aptitude.
• Two qualities of a good Physical Science textbook.
• Two uses of ICT in teaching Physical Science.
• Differences between Lecture and Laboratory methods.
• Merits of concentric method for curriculum construction.

Group B (Short Notes, 150 words, 5 marks each)

 

• Five qualities of a good Physical Science textbook.
• Characteristics of Heuristic and Demonstration methods.
• Characteristics of a Physical Science laboratory.
• Steps of Problem Solving method with an example from secondary syllabus.
• Concentric method in Physical Science curriculum construction.
• Planning a good Physical Science laboratory.
• Objectives of teaching Physical Science.
• Importance of learning resources in Physical Science teaching.
• Merits of Lecture and Laboratory methods.
• Uses of ICT in Physical Science teaching.
• Different types of teaching aids for Physical Science.

 

 

Group C (Long Answer, 300 words, 10 marks)

 

• Construct a Learning Design on a Physical Science unit for Class VII to X, including objectives (with Revised Bloom Taxonomy), content/concepts/strategies, and TLM (teaching learning materials) used.
• Characteristics of a good Physical Science laboratory.
• Write about CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) and explain its effectiveness in teaching Physical Science with examples.

 

 

Life Science

Group A Suggestion (Very Short, 50 words, 2 marks each)

 

• 2 broad aims/objectives of Life Science teaching​
• 2 qualities of good Learning Design​
• Scientific aptitude (definition)​
• Importance of laboratory practicals in Life Science​
• Teaching aid (meaning)​
• 2 demerits of lecture method​
• Differences between charts and models (with examples)​
• 2 instructional objectives (cognitive domain, Class VI-VIII)​
• 2 demerits of CAI​
• 2 characteristics each: Inductive vs Deductive approach​
• Interrelationship: Life Science with Chemistry/Mathematics​
• 2 audio-visual aids; Benedict's reagent importance​
• 4 Life Science lab equipment​

 

Group B Suggestion (Short Notes, 150 words, 5 marks each)

 

• Interrelationship of Life Science with other sciences (Chemistry/Physics/Math)​
• Qualities of good Science/Life Science textbook (4–5 qualities)​
• Learning Design: definition + steps​
• Importance of Life Science laboratory (higher secondary)​
• Heuristic method: definition + merits​
• CAI application in Life Science teaching​
• Cultural/aesthetic values of Life Science​
• Objectives of Life Science at secondary level​
• Planning/organization of Life Science laboratory​
• Project method: importance + steps (with example)​
• Principles for using teaching aids (6 principles)​

 

Group C Suggestion (Long Answer, 300 words, 10 marks)

 

• Steps in constructing Learning Design for Life Science​
• Planning of Life Science laboratory​
• Curriculum in Life Science: meaning + principles (secondary level)​
• Pre-service/in-service training for Science teachers' growth​
• Dick & Carey's Systems Approach Model for Learning Design​
• Inductive/Deductive approaches + Demonstration method (with example)

 

Pedagogy of Social Science

 

Geography

Group A Suggestion (Very Short, 50 words, 2 marks each)

 

• 2 values/aims/objectives of Geography teaching​
• 2 qualities of ideal Geography textbook​
• 2 merits of Project method​
• Heuristic method/Demonstration method (meaning/2 merits)​
• 2 merits of Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)​
• 2 differences: Formative vs Summative evaluation​
• 2 necessities of remedial teaching​
• Projected vs non-projected teaching aids (2 differences)​
• 2 demerits of Lecture method​
• 2 principles of Geography curriculum framing​
• Importance of Improvised teaching aids​
• 2 types of Learning Design​
• Competency based evaluation (meaning)​
• Achievement test (meaning)​

 

Group B Suggestion (Short Notes, 150 words, 5 marks each)

 

• Characteristics/qualities of ideal Geography textbook​
• Qualities of good Learning Design​
• Necessity of Geography Laboratory​
• Principles/merits & demerits of Project method​
• Demonstration-Observation method (merits & demerits/strategy)​
• Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) - concept/utility​
• Steps for Achievement test construction​
• Types of teaching aids used by Geography teacher​
• Interactive method (merits & demerits)​
• CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) - merits/use in Geography​

 

 

Group C Suggestion (Long Answer, 300 words, 10 marks)

 

• Aims & objectives of Geography teaching (present context/secondary level)​
• Geography Laboratory: necessity + organization plan (5+5)​
• Correlation of Geography with other subjects (History/Economics/Social Science) with examples (5+5)​
• Learning Design: steps + major qualities of good design (4+6)​
• Project method: meaning + application in Geography teaching (3+7)

 

 

History

GROUP A (10 marks) – Very Short Answers (50 words, 2 marks each)

1. Relationships & Basic Concepts:
• History + Political Science relationship
• History + Geography relationship
• What is History Laboratory?
2. Teaching Methods & Approaches:
• Stages of Project Method
• Process of reducing problems of Lecture Method
• Merits of Interactive Method
• CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) – full form
3. Learning Design & Textbooks:
• Two importance of Learning Design
• Two characteristics of good History textbook
4. Teaching Aids & Evaluation:
• Importance of "Time-Line" in teaching History
• Improvisation of teaching aids (meaning)
• What is summative evaluation?
5. Objectives:
• Two objectives of History teaching

 

GROUP B (15 marks) – Short Notes (150 words, 5 marks each)

1. Textbooks & Curriculum:
• Qualities of a good History textbook
• Main principles of curriculum framing of History
2. Teaching Strategies & Methods:
• Strategy of Demonstration-Observation Method
• History Laboratory: definition and setup
3. Learning Design:
• Definition of Learning Design + Steps of Learning Design (2+3)
4. Evaluation Methods:
• Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE): concept and importance
• Diagnosis and Remediation in History teaching
5. Values & Integration:
• How History study inculcates National Integration

 

GROUP C (10 marks) – Long Answers (300 words)

1. Aims & Objectives of History Teaching (Most likely)
• Aims and objectives of History teaching at secondary level
2. Learning Resources
• Meaning of Learning Resources + Importance in teaching History (2+8)
3. Teaching Aids (Alternative)
• Importance of Time-Line and Maps as learning aids with examples (5+5)

 

Political Science

 

Group A (Very Short Answers, 50 words, 2 marks each)

 

• Meaning of political science and its relation with other social sciences.
• Difference between approach and method of teaching political science.
• Two advantages and disadvantages of lecture method.
• Meaning of democratic government.
• Write about instructional objectives (behavioral objectives).
• Mention two characteristics of a good political science text book.
• Importance of social studies laboratory / political science lab.
• Two features of communication in political science teaching.
• Meaning of summative and formative evaluation.
• Two merits of project method and discussion method.
• Write any two innovative teaching techniques.
• Mention two drawbacks of TLM (teaching learning materials).
• Two principles of curriculum construction for political science.

Group B (Short Notes, 150 words, 5 marks each)

 

• Aims and objectives of teaching political science.
• Importance and use of project method in teaching political science.
• Steps of problem solving method with example from political science.
• Qualities of an ideal learning design.
• Role and varieties of teaching aids in political science.
• Explanation and merits of group-discussion or demonstration method.
• Importance of evaluation in political science teaching.
• Use and advantages of ICT in teaching political science.

Group C (Long Answers, 300 words, 10 marks)

 

• Construction of learning design on a topic of political science (with objectives, content, teaching strategies, and TLM).
• Aims and objectives of political science teaching in secondary schools.
• Planning and organization of political science laboratory or social studies lab.
• Describe democratic government and its importance in teaching political science.
• Discuss the problem solving method in political science teaching.