ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Secondary Teacher Education)
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Course: Trends and Issues in Education (3701)
Level: MS/M.Phil Semester: Spring, 2011
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit No. 1–4)
Note: All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 Highlight the trends of higher education. Also relate these trends in futurology with education. How these trends affect the planning and targets of modern life?
Q.2 Discuss the nature of social change and socio economic characteristics. Also compare the “conservatism” and ‘innovation’ in the context of education. How does social change affected the education in Pakistan? Discuss.
Q.3 Discuss in detail impact of science and technology on education. Also highlight the problems which are faced by society in applying the information technology in education system.
Q.4 Explain the dimensions of population phenomena in Pakistan. Also highlight its effects on various aspects of life. Give suggestions for improving the socio-economic development of society.
Q.5 “No Education No development” how? Discuss in detail.
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit No. 5–9)
Q.1 Discuss the contribution of various kinds of education in the development process of Pakistan. Also relate education with economic productivity of the individuals in Pakistan society.
Q.2 How does political system affect all the aspects of society? Discuss. Also highlight the relationship between politics and higher education system.
Q.3 Discuss the nature, principles and characteristics of curriculum. Also highlight the factors which affect the curriculum at higher level of education.
Q.4 Discuss the role of methods, media and material in education. Analyze the factors that may affect the quality of these three “Ms” of our education system.
Q.5 Critically analyze the examination and evaluation system of formal and non formal education system in Pakistan. Discuss the reforms of examination system in Pakistan during last twenty years.
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