BESC-134 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BESC-134 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
EDUCATION AS A PRACTICE
Structured previous year question paper for BESC-134, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 14 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(EDUCATION) (BAG EDU.)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BESC-134 : EDUCATION AS A PRACTICE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt questions as per instruction given in
each Section.
Section–A
Note : Attempt any two questions from this Section
in about 500 words each. Each question
carries 20 marks. 2×20=40
Q1.Explain the meaning and significance of curriculum. Discuss the philosophical, psychological and sociological foundations in curriculum development. [ 2 ]
Q2.Calculate mean , median and mode for the following data : Class Interval Frequency 30—39 6 40—49 12 50—59 22 60—69 18 70—79 8 80—89
Q3.Explain any two educational innovations done at the global level.
Q4.Describe the basic steps to carry out an action research with suitable examples.
Section–B
Note : Attempt any four questions from this
Section in about 250 words each. Each
question carries 12 marks. 4×12=48
Q5.Explain the nature of research that will help in understanding the characteristics of an individual. [ 3 ]
Q6.Discuss the broad objectives for establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). Explain main features of JNVs.
Q7.Write the need of graphical representation of data. Develop a bar graph for the following data by explaining its steps of construction : S. No. Year No. of Students Passed in Class 12th 1 2018 1080 2 2019 1500 3 2020 1220 4
Q8.Explain the barriers for imparting inclusive education in schools.
Q9.Discuss the similarities and differences between fundamental research, applied research and action research. [ 4 ]
Q10.Differentiate between structured and unstructured interview.
Q11.Explain advantages a nd draw backs of e-learning.
Section–C
Note : Attempt any two questions from this Section
in about 125 words each. Each question
carries 6 marks. 2×6=12
Q12.Explain the key features of Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
Q13.What are the main features of ‘Lok Jumbish Priyojana’ ?
Q14.What are the main steps of research and development process as given by Borg and Gall (1985) ?