BES 142 PEDAGOGY OF SOCIAL
SCIENCE
December 2019 Question
Paper
Time : 3
Hours
Note :
All the four Questions are compulsory. All questions carry equal weightage.
1. Answer
the following question in about 600 words :
Explain the
need and importance of professional development of teachers. As a Social
Science teacher, suggest the ways for your professional development.
OR
Discuss the
various resources you would use while teaching a topic on 'Indian National
Movement'.
2. Answer
the following question in about 600 words :
Discuss with
examples how individual and group projects can be carried out in social
sciences.
OR
Discuss the
instructional objectives and teachinglearning activities that you would provide
to your students while teaching the topic- 'Soil as a Resource'.
3. Answer
any four of the following in about 150 words each
(a) What
aspects would you emphasize while teaching the topic 'The Indian Constitution'?
(b) Explain
the learning aids you would use while teaching the topic 'French Revolution'.
(c) Describe
the various peer learning strategies that can be implemented in geography
classrooms.
(d) Describe
the aims and objectives of teaching . Social Science at secondary school level.
(e) What is
sustainable development and why is it required ? What are the main teaching
points of the topic 'Map' ? Frame learning objectives for the same topic.
4. Answer
the following question in about 600 words :
Differentiate
between unit plan and lesson plan. Develop a unit plan based on the
unit/chapter 'Major Economic Issues'.
