Kerala PSC Lecturer in Survey and Analysis Previous Question Paper – 209/2023

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1. In what ways can we shape rural resilience in a region ? (4)

2. What kind of challenges do a teacher face in VLE's (Virtual Learning Environment) ? (4)

3. List the main Educational Philosophical contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Socrates. (4)

4. Analyse the advantages of using MOODLE in higher education system. (4)

5. How will you ensure the originality and authenticity of your research article ? (4)

6. How can we make use of community resources in education to develop sense of value and belonging
among students ? (6)

7. How can a teacher make use of ICT for inclusive education ? (6)

8. List the barriers on Social change in India in the present context. (6)

9. Evaluate the benefits of reflections in teaching and learning. (6)

10. Educational research is meant to provide new outlook for underlying process in research. Expand. (6)

11. What challenges might arise in implementing continuous and comprehensive evaluation ? (4)

12. Explain the advantages of using graphical representations to present educational research findings compared to using only textual descriptions. (4)

13. What is primary data in the context of educational research and how is it different from secondary data ? (4)

14. What are the characteristics of good assessment tool ? (4)

15. Why is conducting a literature review an essential step before initiating research in education ? (4)

16. How does evaluation differ from assessment and measurement ? (6)

17. What ethical considerations should researchers keep in mind when collecting data from human participants especially in sensitive educational contexts ? (6)

18. Compare and contrast ANOVA and ANCOVA in terms of their primary purposes, key components and when each analysis is most appropriate ? (6)

19. Explain the formula used to calculate the standard error for the mean and discuss how sample size influences the magnitude of the standard error (6)

20. Explain the concept of action research in education. How can teachers and educators benefit from using action research to address classroom challenges and improve instructional practices ? (6)