124. Specimen QP EDU. 10

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Specimen  Question Paper - Restructured Two Year Curriculum 2016

Sem II EDU. 0. 10  :Techno Pedagogic Content Knowledge Analysis: English

Time:2 hours                                                                                   Marks:50                                                                                                                                                                                             

                

PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

I. (1-5) Answer all questions choosing the correct answer from the

    alternatives.

1. . ............................. is an example of Learning Management System.

a)Moodle         b)   Wikipedia    c)  CD-ROM  d) PowerPoint

2 . A Wiki is an .........................................................

    a)  Online dictionary           b) Online database

    c)  Online calculator           d) Online Search Engine

3. Forum is a …………………….

    a) Discussion area b) Spam storing area

    c) popular  Anti virus        d) Search Engine

  

4. Copy writing involves ..................................

    a) copying from a book               b) writing taglines

    c) copying, cutting and pasting    d) copying  and pasting       

 5. The  expansion of CALL is………………………………

 a) Communication And Language Learning           

 b) Computers And Language Learning

 c) Computer Assisted Language Learning

 d) Communication Aided Language Learning

                                                                                                (1 X 5 = 5)

PART B: FILL UP THE BLANKS

II. (6-10) Answer all questions and fill up the blanks.

6. ..........................is contracting out  an internal business  process.

7. Podcast  is a portmanteau  of the words.......... and  broadcasting.

 8.LinkedIn is an   example of  a  social network meant for …………………….

9.The names  Fannie and George Shaftel  are associated with ……….. Model of Teaching.

10. Concept Attainment Model belongs to the …………….   family of Models.

                                                                                                 (1 X 5 = 5)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

PART C: VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

III. (11-15)   Attempt all questions in two or three sentences each.

11. Suggest  how  Teacher -Teacher networking  can improve instruction.

12. Mention the  unique features of any two popular English Teacher Blogs.

13.Give an example of computer-based language instruction.

14. What is an advance organizer?

15. Mention two uses of the Synectic Model  in the English classroom.

                                                                                                (2 x 5 =10)

PART D :  SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

IV. (16-21)  Answer any four questions not exceeding  a page and a half.

16. Write short notes on the interrelationship between Content Knowledge,

       Pedagogic Knowledge and Technological Knowledge.

17. How  can Wiki  help in learning English?

18. Write ten frames  as found in Linear Programmes for  teaching a language item in English.

19. List down the requirements  to be followed while submitting  an article to be  considered for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

20. Write short notes on self instructional modules.

21. How can setting up a Learning Management System in  an  institution

       help a teacher of English?

                                                                                                 (5 x 4 = 20)

PART E: ESSAY QUESTION

V. (22-23).Answer any one question not exceeding three pages.                            

22. Illustrate the  use of the Role Play Model by choosing a content from the  secondary level SCERT Course book. 

23. Write a short essay on the pedagogic practices related to ESL in Asian countries.

                                                                                         (10 x 1 = 10)

                                         * *  * * * * *

                                        Key

1.a. Moodle

2.b.Online data base

3.a.Discussion area

4.b. writing taglines

5.c.Computer Assisted Language Learning

6. Outsourcing   

7.iPod

8.professionals

9. Role-play

10. Information Processing

Posted by                                                                                    

Dr. C. Praveen

Former Secretary, KUETEF and

Convenor, Curriculum Revision Two-year BEd (English)

University of Kerala

123. Specimen QP EDU. 0.9

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Specimen  Question Paper - Restructured Two Year Curriculum 2016

Sem II EDU. 0. 9    : Curriculum and Resources in a Digital Era: English Language Education

Time:2 hours                                                              Marks:50                                                                                                                        

PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

I. (1-5) Answer all questions choosing the correct answer from the

    alternatives.

1.Critical pedagogy was advocated by…………

a)John Dewey       b) Paulo Freire     c)Vygotsky  d) Tagore               

2. SCERT denotes………

    a) State Council for Education Research and Training

    b) State Committee for Evaluation Research and Training

    c)State Council for Extension Research and Training

    d)State Council for Extension Reading and Teaching

3. Dyslexia is a learning disorder related to………….

      a) Speaking    b) Listening       c) Reading  d) Writing

4. Source Book serves as a guide to……………

      (a) Learners    (b) Parents     (c) Teachers  (d) Principals                       

5. Project work enable students to improve……………

     (a) Writing skill (b) Research skill  (c) Listening skill (d) Concentration

                                                                                            (1 X 5 = 5)

PART B: FILL UP THE BLANKS

II. (6-10) Answer all questions and fill up the blanks.

6.  ………………………  serves as a means for the students to be aware and understand what they will be taught  during  a course.

7. ……………………………….. are set up to  provide appropriate individualized supports and services to all students without the stigmatization that comes with separation.

8.  ………………… are also known as discussion boards or message boards.

9. The type of classroom that  allows both learners and instructors around the world  to participate in live classes through MOOC programs is………………..

10. The main purpose of ………………………type  of writing is to explain.

                                                                                                (1 X 5 = 5)

PART C: VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

III. (11-15)   Attempt all questions in two or three sentences each.

11. Differentiate Curriculum and Syllabus.

12. What is Learning Disability?

13. What is Concentric Approach and Spiral Approach in curriculum construction?

14. Mention two characteristics of persuasive writing.

15. What are the values of e-library?

                                                                                                (2 x 5 =10)

PART D :  SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

IV. (16-21)  Answer any four questions not exceeding  a page and a half.

16. What are the advantages of maintaining a Work Book?

17. Write short notes on the advantages and limitations of text books in English.

18. Illustrate the advantages on regular Online forum participation for learners of English.

19. How will you help  students  with learning disability?

20. How can film adaptations of novels be used for language teaching?

21. What are the basic assumptions of Critical Pedagogy?

                                                                                                (5 x 4 = 20)

PART E: ESSAY QUESTION

V. (22-23).Answer any one question not exceeding three pages.                             

                           

22. Attempt a  critique of the SCERT English  Curriculum  by  comparing it with the  CBSE curriculum.

23. How can e-resources  be effectively employed for  teaching English?  Illustrate with suitable examples. 

                                                                                                  (10 x 1 = 10)

                                         * *  * * * * *

                                        Key

1.b. Paulo Freire    

2.a. State Council for Education Research and Training

3.c. Reading

4.c.Teachers

5.b. Research Skill

6. Syllabus  

7. Inclusive schools 

8. Online forums

9. Virtual classroom

10. expository

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Dr. C. Praveen

Former Secretary, KUETEF and

Convenor, Curriculum Revision Two-year BEd (English)

University of Kerala

122. Meeting of Convenors of Curriculum

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A meeting of the subject convenors of the revised  Two-Year BEd. curriculum  was held on  20 Feb 2016 at Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram The modus operandi for   developing  Multiple Choice Questions and the conduct of the Online exam  were discussed.

The decisions taken (Received by email from the Chairman, BOS in Education (Pass).

*The question Bank of Edu-14 will have 600 multiple choice items and for EDU-15, 400 items for each  optional subject.

*Subject committees have to be constituted for EDU-14 and  12 optional subjects under Edu-15 for the preparation of question Bank. The committee for Edu-14 consists of Convener and Seven  members.

For  Edu-15, for each optional subject there will be separate subject committees with Convener and Four members.

*Phases in the preparation and  finalization of Question Bank:

*Listing out  all the important   learning points/elements  in the subject concerned ( for all the semesters/papers under edu-14 & 15), its discussion and finalization in the  one day workshop on 9-03-2016 Wednesday at Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram.  However the conveners are requested to consult  the committee members and to list out the  learning points sufficiently early and to attend the workshop with readymade materials.

*Preparation of multiple choice items for the Question Bank in the subject concerned. This can be done by the Subject committee in consultation/assistance of the concerned subject associations. (four day workshop) April-2016

*Consolidation/Finalization of the Question Bank.  (Two day Workshop)-May-2016.

* It is decided to convene a one day workshop on 09-03-2016 Wednesday at Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram  to prepare/finalize the learning points identified in each subjects. Detailed guidelines for the writing of question items will be given/discussed in the first session of the workshop by External experts. 

* For Edu-14 the medium is English. For Edu 15- for subjects Question Bank will be in English and for Languages in the concerned language.

     

                                                                                     

Posted by                                                                                    

Dr. C. Praveen

Former Secretary, KUETEF and

Convenor, Curriculum Revision Two-year BEd (English)

University of Kerala

121. Decisions and Consensus

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Following the inaugural  session of the two-day Workshop on ‘Aggrandizement of the UG and PG Curriculum’ organized by Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram on 10 and 11 February 2016,  the English teacher educators met separately. Those who attended the session include the following:

Sl.No.	Name	Designation	Name of  Institution
1	Dr. C.Praveen	Asst. Prof. in  MEd department	Govt.CTE, Tvpm.
2	Dr.Reetha Ravi	Asst. Prof	SN. Training College, Nedunganda
3	Ms. Veena SR.	Asst. Prof	Kaviattu College of  Teacher Education, Tvpm.
4	Ms. Divya PV	Asst. Prof	CSI College of Education, Parassala
5	Ms.Nitha S.	Asst. Prof	MAET. Training College, Nettayam
6	Ms.Anna Rolls G.	Asst. Prof	KUCTE,Anchal
7	Ms.Devi  LR.	Guest Lecturer in English	Govt.CTE, Tvpm.
8	Ms.Anna Jose RS.	Lecturer in English	Christ Nagar, Thiruvllom
9	Ms. Jincy Joseph	Asst. Prof	Sabari College of Education, Anchal
10	Ms.Vijisha LV.	Lecturer in English	PTM College of  Education, Marutoorkonam

Discussions commenced  with  a review of the work done during  the  workshop held  at  SN Training College, Nedunganda. Dr.Reetha Ravi  who had  led the discussion during that  workshop agreed   to   make available the Rubrics  for assessment prepared during the workshop.

*The ambiguous  nature  of   the  Multiple Choice Type questions  in  the   Question Paper for  the  First  Semester  BEd  degree  examination held  in December 2015  was  pointed out  by almost  all the teachers  present.

* The  need  for  a  specimen  Two Column Lesson  Plan and one based on  Role Play model  was expressed by many teachers. Ms.Nitha  agreed to prepare  a specimen two column Lesson Plan for uploading on this Blog.

* During the second day (11 Feb)  work commenced on preparation of   Model Question Papers  for the papers prescribed  for the   Second Semester of the BEd course.

*Several  dark areas   were identified  by  teachers who had recently joined  the  profession.  So it was also decided to  conduct  a  meeting of  English teacher educators  in March  at  Govt. College of Teacher Education.

                                                                                          

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Dr. C. Praveen

Former Secretary, KUETEF and

Convenor, Curriculum Revision Two-year BEd (English)

University of Kerala

120. Workshop- 10 & 11 February 2016

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A two-day Workshop on ‘Aggrandizement of the UG and PG Curriculum’ was organized in Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram on 10 and 11 February 2016.

The objectives of the workshop included the following:

*To orient teacher educators to the revised curriculum

*To discuss the practical difficulties encountered while transacting the curriculum in the first semester

*To familiarize teacher educators with the course content, learning conditions, assessment and evaluation

*To identify topics  for Practicum

*To identify strategies for transacting the curriculum

* To develop  Multiple Choice Type questions

*To develop model Question paper for the prescribed Papers

*To identify suitable print and online resources for the prescribed subjects

*To prepare instructional materials and guidelines for the effective transaction of curriculum in Teacher Education at UG and PG graduate level.

The Workshop was inaugurated by Dr.Rosamma Philip, Member Syndicate, University of Kerala.

Dr.GR.Santhosh Kumar, Chairman, BOS,UG and  Dr.Teresa Susan, Chairman, BOS,PG  offered felicitations.

Almost  all the speakers  present,   expressed  their concern  about  the need for proper transaction of the revised curriculum. A  few other  things referred to include:

*Lack of uniformity in the Practicum

*Lack of clarity in capacity building

*Need for setting up college clusters for resource sharing and collaboration

*Developing linguistic competence in trainees

*Absence of a proper link between  theory and practice

*How to ensure there is a steady progress during the  Internship period

*The need for personal grooming to make the teacher a HR manager

Posted by

Dr. C. Praveen

Former Secretary, KUETEF and

Convenor, Curriculum Revision Two-year BEd (English)

University of Kerala