Professional Development of Educational Practitioners — DU B.A (Prog.) Education as Major Previous Year Question Papers

Q. 1 Discuss the ethical foundations of the teaching profession. How does a teacher balance professional autonomy in decision-making with the increasing demands for institutional and social accountability in modern education systems? Q.2 Define the meaning and scope of professional development in education. Why is it considered essential for a teacher to keep learning even after they have started their Q. 3 Define Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and explain why it is described as a "continuous" process rather than a one-time event. Q.4 Explain the difference between Pre-service and In-service teacher education. Why are both equally important for a teacher's career? Q.5 Describe the role of the teacher (Guru) in the ancient Indian Gurukul system. How do these historical roots influence our view of teachers today? Q. 6 Discuss how modern teacher development balances global digital skills with traditional socio-cultural values like Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is One Family). ∞1< {∞ f& ∞| (Global Digital Skills) Q. 7 Write short note on any two. (a) National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) (b) University Grants Commission (UGC) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) d) Lite Long Learning