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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Term-End Examination

December, 2008

ES-343: TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Time : 3 hours                                                                         Maximum Weightage : 70%

Note:

(i)            AII the four questions ore compulsory.

(ii)           All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Why is Social Studies an essential subject in school curriculum at Secondary level ? Discuss the various factors influencing alternative approach.

OR

Define the concept of Map. Discuss the role of Maps during teaching Geography.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Define the concept of Cultural Heritage. Develop an instructional strategy for teaching this topic to class IX, including teaching points, specific instructional objectives, activities and evaluation questions.

OR

Explain the concept of 'Totality of Environment'. Develop an instructional strategy on it including teaching points, specific instructional objectives, activities and evaluation questions.

3. Write short answers to any five of the following questions in about 120 words each:

(i)            How would you explain the factors which affect the distribution of population in the world to your students?

(ii)           Briefly mention the causes which are responsible for economic and social inequality in India. Write some evaluation questions on it.

(iii)          Why is conservation of natural vegetation needed? Discuss the method you would use to teach this.

(iv)         Discuss the meaning and causes of Environmental degradation. Suggest some ways to solve the problem. Formulate instructional objectives for this content.

(v)          Differentiate between the terms 'Realia' and 'Diorama'. Discuss their utility in teaching of Social Studies.

(vi)         State the main hindrances to national integration in India. What instructional media would you use to teach this to your students?

(vii)        What are the main features hat distinguish the modern age from the medieval age ? Describe.

(viii)       Mention some alternative method which helps in maintaining the fertility of soil.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

You were asked by the Principal to organize a field trip to a historical place. Prepare a report mentioning how you made the field trip a productive learning activity.