BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End
Examination
December,
2009
ES-364:
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Time : 3 hours
Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) All questions carry equal
weightage.
Answer the following question in
about 600 words :
Critically analyze the rationale
for distance education in India.
OR
Discuss the role of media in
distance education, highlighting the strengths and limitations of print and
non-print media.
Answer the following question in
about 600 words :
What is meant by 'active
learning' ? How to prepare distance learning materials for active learning ?
OR
What is meant by "teaching
through tutor comments" ? Describe the different types of teaching and
non-teaching comments with examples.
3. Attempt any four of
the following question in about 150
words each :
(a)
Explain
distance education as defined by Desmond Keegan.
(b)
Explain
the meaning of "open education".
(c)
Write
a short note on "copy editing".
(d)
What
are the advantages of "giading" ?
(e)
Differentiate
between "formative" and "summative" evaluation.
(f)
Describe
the characteristics of adult distance learners.
4. Answer the following question
in about 600 words :
Suppose, you are engaged as an
academic counselor of a program at IGNOU. Discuss the "qualities" and
"skills" you need to become an effective counselor. Describe how you
will conduct the first counselling session of a course ?
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