Curriculum, Teaching method and practice (Baikuntha Sir)
1. Some experts argue that the present MA Sociology/RD/English curriculums of Tribhuvan
University have more than 50% overlapping and do not justify for separate degrees. Provide
your critical evaluation of both the curriculums and suggest how the curriculums may be
diversified.
2. If you are assigned to redesign the course of study, what components should be readjusted
and what components should be added in the current syllabus? And why? Explain in detail.
3. Describes the student-centered instruction. Discuss the ICT supported instructional strategies
appropriate for higher education.
4. List the various methods used in teaching and learning in classes. Which methods would be
better for effective teaching research subject at Masters level in TU? Justify.
5. If you get opportunity to teach the Bachelor level, what pedagogy will be used in the
teaching? How will you evaluate the students during the course work? 'Student-centered
learning' is more effective when teaching at the university level. Provide arguments to
support this statement.
6. Explain some active learning strategies you have implemented in your classes promote
critical thinking and problem solving among students.
7. If you are assigbed to develop curriculum for an elective topic for MA degree in …. your
subject, which step would you follow? Propose a lesson plan for teaching the subject.
Assessment, Evaluation and New Trend/Innovation (Seeta)
1. How will you assess student understanding? Point out the weakness of current teaching and
evaluation in higher education. Will you use technology to support teaching and learning?
Justify your answer.
2. Tribhuvan University has applied dual grading system (percentage and letter grading) for the
evaluation of students. Discuss the merits and demerits of both the systems and suggest
which system is better in the context of Nepal.
3. As a potential Assistant Professor, how would you integrate ICT into the classroom to foster
critical thinking among students? Evaluate the impact of emmerging technologies such as
Google Search Engine, AI/Machine learning. Provide at least two practival examples.
4. In the globalization and disitalization of the world, how do you suggest to improve your
teaching methods by new technology for teaching in hihger level students who do not have
good ICT knowledge? Explain in detail.
5. Compare between flipped classroom and project-based learning approached in higher
education. which method better supports deep learning of operating systems and why?
6. Student enrollment in higher education has been declining in recent years. Discuss the
major reasons behind this trend and critically examine the strategies that can be adopted to
improve access, quality, and retention in higher education institutions.
7. Define Bloom's Taxonomy in the context of educational assessment. How can Bloom's
Taxonomy be applied when developing test wuestions or rubtics in higher education
Critically explain.
8. Think of any recent issue/trend in your subject, and explain in detail the possible challenges
associated with it. How would you overcome those challenges?
Research (Man Sir)
1. List the components of the research proposal. Write a research proposal on the title "Impact
of social media on youth behaviour and social relationships." Formulate a hypothesis for a
prospective study to compare variables.
2. Compare and contrast Positivism, Interpretivism, and Critical Social Science. Which
paradigm is most suitable for a researcher aiming to 'empower' a marginalized community
through their study? Justify.
3. As a researcher, what practical and ethical challenges might you encounter while employing
the 'Participant Observation' method? How can you minimise biases in research? Discuss.
Why is the role of 'Literature Review' considered crucial in this process?
4. Distinguish between Positivist and Interpretivist research paradigms. Under what conditions
would a researcher choose an Ethnographic approach over a Sample Survey when studying
the impacts of climate change on mountain communities?
5. Outline the essential components of Research Ethics and Research Design. Why are
"Informed Consent" and "Anonymity" considered the pillars of ethical research when
dealing with vulnerable populations?
6. Discuss the implications of data fabrication and plagiarism in research.
7. Discuss about different types of reserch. Do you think project work is also necessary for
students? If so, why and how can it be implemented? State your views.