BESC-134 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BESC-134 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
EDUCATION AS A PRACTICE
Structured previous year question paper for BESC-134, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 15 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(EDUCATION)
(BAG Edu.)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BESC-134 : EDUCATION AS A PRACTICE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt questions from all the Sections as
per instruction given in each Section.
Section—A
Note : Attempt any two questions from this Section
in about 500 words each. 2x20=40
Q1.Discuss the meaning and characteristics of educational research. Describe the basic steps of educational research with example.
Q2.Discuss concept and approaches of e-Learning.
Q3.Describe advantages and limitations of e- Learning with examples.
Q4.Calculate mean, median and mode for the following data : 20 Class Interval Frequency 15-19 3 20—24 7 25—29 12 30—34 18 35—39 10 40—44 5 45—49
Q5.Highlight the contributions of Sonam Wang Chuk towards community development for sustainable living.
Section—B
Note : Attempt any four questions from this Section
in about 250 words each. 4x12=48
Q6.Discuss how the philosophical, psychological and sociological principles get translated into educational practices.
Q7.Describe the steps involved in the process of assessing policy interventions.
Q8.Discuss the important aspects for developing inclusive practices in schools.
Q9.Define sampling. Differentiate between probability and non-probability sampling.
Q10.Explain various approaches of action research with examples.
Q11.Discuss the role of National Achievement Survey in improving educational practices.
Q12.Explain the scales of measurement with examples.
Section—C
Note : Attempt any two questions from this Section
in about 125 words each. 2x6=12
Q13.What do you understand by the terms ‘skewness’ and ‘kurtosis’ ?
Q14.Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data.
Q15.Mention any five constitutional provisions related to education.