DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Child Care and Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2016.
EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each.
1. What are the contributions of Montessori in early
childhood education?
2. Describe the rationale behind early childhood care and
education.
3. Brief the role of pre-schools in strengthening the primary
education.
4. Explain the rules to avail recognition for primary schools.
5. Write a short note on: National Creche Fund.
6. Explain how to prepare activities for sensory exploration.
7. What's minimum level of learning in language at primary
level? Brief.
8. Bring out the essential components of primary
curriculum.
Sub. Code
13
DE-3453
2
wk9
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words.
9. Elaborate the concept of early childhood care and
education. Explain its scope.
10. Bring out the challenges faced in pre-primary education
in India. Suggest possible ways overcome these
challenges.
11. Explain the recommendations of NPE for elementary
education.
12. Detail the minimum specifications prescribed for a preschool.
13. List out the non-cognitive areas of learning and explain
them.
14. Explain how a young child can be made ready to acquire
reading and writing skills.
15. Describe the basic features of MLL.