2020
BA (VI Semester) Examination
EDUCATION
Paper : BEDU–601
( Curriculum Development )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Note : 1. Answer all questions.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
I. Answer any five of the following questions : 2×5=10
(a) Mention the derivative meaning of the term ‘curriculum’.
(b) Name any two important principles of curriculum development.
(c) Name any two agencies associated with curriculum development at the National level.
(d) Name the categories of objectives under cognitive domain.
(e) What is meant by curriculum evaluation?
(f) Mention any two tools of curriculum evaluation.
(g) Name any two scopes of curriculum.
II. Answer any four of the following questions : 5×4=20
(a) Discuss the characteristics of curriculum.
(b) Explain the process of curriculum planning at the local level.
(c) Explain the criteria of selection of learning experiences in curriculum development.
(d) Discuss the meaning and nature of curriculum transaction.
(e) Explain the features of the NCFTE (2009).
(f) Discuss textbook analysis in curriculum with suitable examples.
(g) How will you formulate objectives in behavioural term for curriculum development? Explain.
(h) Elaborate the functions of State bureaus for curriculum planning and development.
III. Answer any five of the following questions : 10×5=50
(a) Discuss the bases of curriculum.
(b) Explain briefly the criteria of formulation of objectives and selection of content in the process of curriculum development.
(c) Discuss the process of curriculum planning at the State level along with its merits and demerits.
(d) Explain the characteristics, merits and limitations of Activity-centred Curriculum.
(e) Discuss the meaning and nature of curriculum evaluation.
(f) Explain the current schemes of curriculum evaluation with special reference to CCE at the school level.
(g) What are the features of National Curriculum Framework (2005)? Discuss.
