2.Model Exam Paper IX


Government College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram
Second Semester BEd Degree Model Examination October 2012
(Restructured) B-Optional Subjects: ENGLISH
Paper IX : Modern Instructional Strategies : English
Time 2 Hours                                                                                                  Max 50 Marks
I Answer two questions (not exceeding  three pages each)
1. Define Curriculum. How  will you go about preparing  the English Curriculum for the
      secondary  level?
2.  Identify the steps  and illustrate with examples  the teaching of a lesson in English 
     following the Concept Attainment Model.
3. Imagine you are directed to teach Grammar in  Standard X. Suggest ways of teaching
     grammar.
4.  What aspects will you consider while preparing an Achievement Test in English.
      Illustrate.                                                                                     (2X 8 =16 Marks)

II Answer six questions (not exceeding one page each)
5. What are the characteristics  of good handwriting?
6.  Explain Gagne’s  ‘Hierarchy of Learning’.
7.  Differentiate Inductive thinking and  Deductive thinking.  Suggest a suitable activity.
8.  Suggest ways of improving  the  ability to spell correctly.
9.  Suggest ways of teaching vocabulary.
10. What are the qualities of a good text book?
11. Suggest  suitable  advance organizers for teaching the poem General Your Tank is a
      Powerful Vehicle.
12. Suggest ways of  using the Internet for teaching English.
13. Suggest ways of developing reading skill.
14. What  are the common difficulties faced by secondary level learners of English in
         Kerala?                                                                                            (6 X 4= 24 Marks)

III Answer all questions in one or two sentences each
15. What are  the disadvantages of ‘Essay Type’ questions?
16. List down  the  main steps of the Direct Instruction Model.
17. What is the role of the learner in the Communicative English class room?
18. Suggest ways of developing listening skills.
19. Explain Role Play.
20. What are the disadvantages of teaching   large classes?
21. Explain language functions.
22. Explain morphological editing.
23. What are the uses of debate?
24. Identify  any two principles of curriculum construction.                  (10X1=10 Marks)

 CP.14.X.2012


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