Kerala PSC Professor – Education technology Previous Question Paper – 017/2024

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1. In what way Vedantic Principles help a modern teacher to design their pedagogy? (4)

2. What makes it necessary for a teacher to be aware about cultural lag? (4)

3. List any four activities that you may use to promote mind mapping technique among your students. (4)

4. Compare the educational philosophies of Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi (6)

5. In what way liberalisation changes the roles of a teacher in our contemporary society? (6)

6. What are the practical difficulties of implementing multiple intelligence in our classrooms? (6)

7. How does the constructivist theory and its application in educational practice remain relevant in the present scenario, considering the evolving nature of learning environments and technological advancements? (4)

8. Describe the difference between parametric test and non-parametric test. (4)

9. Experimental research designs are the best kind of design, but not for the research upon human beings. Critically analyse the statement. (6)

10. What is the impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on the comprehensive growth of learners and the evolution of the Indian educational landscape? (6)

11. What do you understand by Systems Approach? Explain the main steps in Systems Approach. (4)

12. “Chalk board is still the best medium.” Do you agree with this statement? Substantiate. (4)

13. How can multi-media be effectively integrated in teaching and examine its impact on pupils' learning? (6)

14. Examine the significance of the following resource centres in educational technology.
(1) NMEICT
(2) NPTEL
(3) INFLIBNET
(4) CIET (6)

15. Explain blended learning strategy. What are the different types of blending? Describe the advantages of blended learning. (4)

16. Examine the role of Academic web resources in the evolution of teaching methodologies and learning approaches in contemporary education. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples. (4)

17. What is a cyber crime? Briefly explain its nature, types and preventive measures. (4)

18. How will AI and robotics influence teacher-student dynamics in educational sector? Explore the role of technology- driven startups in shaping the future of education in India. (6)

19. Examine the role of Virtual libraries in supporting collaborative learning and interdisciplinary research. Evaluate the contribution to online, dynamic and interconnected educational environment. (6)

20. Analyse the key provisions of the Indian IT Act 2000 and Indian IT Act 2008 based on its impact on addressing cybercrimes, emphasizing its role in maintaining digital ethics. (6)