Certainly! Below is the fully explanatory, English-only version of Question 1 (a to h) from the B.Ed. 1st Year 2022 – Language Across the Curriculum paper, in a clear and notebook-style format. Each answer is expanded for 2 marks with examples and clarity.
📝 B.Ed. 1st Year – Language Across the Curriculum
✅ Q.1 – Answer any five of the following questions
(2 × 5 = 10 Marks)
(Write notes on any five of the following)
🔹 (a) Give any one example of reflective language competence.
✅ Example: A student writing a diary or journal entry about what they learned in class and how they felt about it.
✍️ Reflective language competence is the ability to express thoughts, feelings, and reflections using language.
It shows critical thinking, self-awareness, and the ability to analyze personal learning experiences.
🔹 (b) Name any two components of content resource for optimal learning.
✅ Two components of content resources are:
Textbooks and reference materials – for structured subject knowledge
Audio-visual aids – such as educational videos, charts, and models
✍️ These resources help in making learning clearer, interactive, and easier to understand for students.
🔹 (c) What do you mean by language in education?
✅ Language in education refers to the use of language as a tool and medium for learning and teaching in all subjects.
✍️ It plays a role in reading, writing, speaking, listening, understanding instructions, and expressing ideas.
It helps students to communicate, analyze, and participate in the learning process effectively.
🔹 (d) Differentiate between aims and objectives of language teaching.
| Aspect | Aims | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Broad, long-term goals | Specific, measurable short-term targets |
| Example | To develop overall communication skills | To improve sentence construction or vocabulary |
✍️ Aims are the general end goals of language education, while objectives are the specific steps taken to achieve those goals.
🔹 (e) Describe the linkages between reading and writing.
✅ Reading and writing are closely connected language skills.
✍️ A good reader naturally becomes a better writer, as reading improves vocabulary, structure, and ideas.
Writing also strengthens reading skills by helping students organize their thoughts and internalize language patterns.
🔹 (f) Write the concept of reading comprehension in very short.
✅ Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret written text.
✍️ It includes identifying the main idea, supporting details, and drawing conclusions from the text.
It is essential for academic success in all subjects.
🔹 (g) Explain the nature of students' learning in very short.
✅ Students’ learning is active, constructive, and continuous.
✍️ It involves interaction with the environment and teachers, using prior knowledge and personal experiences to build understanding.
Learning happens when students engage and make meaning for themselves.
🔹 (h) Mention the main role of the teacher in language teaching.
✅ The teacher’s main role is to be a facilitator of language learning.
✍️ This includes creating a language-rich environment, encouraging LSRW skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing), giving feedback, and helping students gain confidence in using language.
✅ All 8 parts of Question 1 completed with full explanation and clarity.
(You can attempt any 5 in the exam.)
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