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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Term-End Examination

December, 2012

ES-364: DISTANCE EDUCATION

Time : 3 hours                                                                       Maximum Weightage : 70%

Note : (i) All the four questions are compulsory.

(ii) All questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :

How do assignments facilitate teaching-learning in distance education ? Describe the different types of teaching and non-teaching comments with suitable examples.

OR

What do you understand by self-learning materials ? Discuss the process of designing self learning materials. Support your answer with suitable examples.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Why are contact/counselling services important in distance education ? How will you cater to the needs of learners living in remote areas ?

OR

Discuss the principles of life long learning. How will you implement life long education through distance mode .?

3. Attempt any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) What are the qualities of a Successful Academic Counselor ?

(b) Differentiate between single mode and dual mode institutions of distance education.

(c) Justify the need for open and distance education in Indian context.

(d) Define multimedia approach in distance education. Explain the role of media in distance education.

(e) Discuss the elements of format editing.

(f) Differentiate between 'formative' and 'summative' evaluation.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Discuss the process of designing "SIM". Choose a topic and develop a mini unit.