LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034 M.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION PHILOSOPHY SECONDSEMESTER APRIL 2017
16PPL2ES02- PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Date: 10/04/2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
09:00-12:00 Part-A Answer all the questions x 6 =36 marks)
1. What are the main objectives of Philosophy of Education?
2. What is Pavlov's Classical Conditioning?
3. What are the features of Quantitative method of research in education?
4. Highlight the Methods of teaching according to Sri Aurobindo.
5. What are the five functions of a Montessori teacher?
6. Describe the Social and Economic benefits of education according to Gandhi.
Part-B Answer the following x 16= 64 marks)
7. A. Critically evaluate B. F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning. (16 marks)
OR B. Write a critical note on Bandura's Social Learning Theory. (16 marks)
8. A. Compare and contrast the Qualitative and Quantitative methods of research. (16 marks)
OR B. Compare and contrast Naturalistic and Realistic Schools of Education. (16 marks)
9. A. Highlight the features of curriculum in J. Krishnamurti's school of education. (08marks)
B. Explain the seven Methods of Montessori School of Education. (08 marks) OR C. Analyze Piaget's Moral and Cognitive development, highlighting its Four Stages.(16 marks)
10. A. Highlight the features of Gandhi's Philosophy of Education. (08 marks)
B. Discuss the salient features of Tagore's Philosophy of Education. (08 marks) OR C. Evaluate the contribution of John Dewey to the field of education. (16 marks)