IGNOU Insight: Education: Nature and Purposes | MES-012 | An IGNOU Course with 2500+ Practice Questions, Mock Tests, Videos, Notes & more

About This Course

About this course:

This IGNOU online eLearning course titled “Education: Nature and Purposes” (Subject Code MES-012) is designed for learners pursuing a Master of Education (MAEDU) program. The course is structured to support Masters, PG Diploma, PG Certificate, Diploma, and Certificate level learners with a detailed exploration of key educational concepts including the concept and meaning of education, the scope of education, and the foundations of curriculum. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of education as a field of knowledge, encompassing ancient Indian, medieval Islamic, Western, and modern Indian perspectives.

Covering a wide array of topics, this course includes lessons on Characterizing Education, Concept and Nature of Knowledge, Educational Aims and Goals as derived from Indian philosophical traditions, modern thinkers, and curriculum planning, design, and evaluation. With a focus on term end exams and online coaching, learners can benefit from curated content based on the eGyankosh and IGNOU Textbook syllabus while receiving guidance tailored to excel in assessments and practical knowledge application.

The course is presented by Gyaniversity Education, ensuring that each lesson—from “Concept and Meaning of Education” to “Curriculum Evaluation”—is delivered in an engaging and easy-to-understand format. Emphasizing exam strategy, structured modules, and real-time feedback through mock tests, participants can effectively prepare for the challenges of Term End Exams in an online coaching environment firmly backed by IGNOU standards.

What you will get:

  • Introduction & Strategy: How to Use This Course, Course Structure & Grading Scale, Question Paper Pattern, Exam Strategy and Tips, and a Guess Paper outlining the most important topics.
  • Videos Lectures & Important Notes: Easy lectures and simplified notes with videos hand-picked by our team and sourced from top public sources.
  • 2500+ Topic-wise and Subject-wise Practice Questions: A variety of question types including multiple choice questions, true or false, assertion-reason, and match the following.
  • 10+ Test Series: Over 10 full length mock tests along with a teacher-graded assignment offering personalized feedback.
  • Study Material: Comprehensive study material including a Guide Book by Gyaniversity Publications, printable PDF important notes, and a PDF of the IGNOU textbook.
  • Bonus Course Content: Access to previous year question papers and an exclusive discount on the Guide Book hard copy.

Enroll in this well-structured MAEDU course to sharpen your understanding of education’s nature and purposes. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exam preparation strategies, this course is your ideal companion to excel in term end exams while building a robust understanding of curriculum and educational philosophy. Gyaniversity Education is here to support your academic journey with a focus on quality content, comprehensive preparation, and continual learning in the dynamic field of education.

SKU: MES-012-OC

Learning Objectives

Concept and Meaning of Education
Education as a Field of Knowledge
Scope of Education
Characterizing Education
Concept and Nature of Knowledge
Ancient Indian Concept and Nature of knowledge
Medieval (Islamic) Indian Concept and Nature of Knowledge
Bases of Educational Aims and Goals
Aims and Goals of Education in Indian Philosophical Traditions
Aims and Goals of Education - Western Thought
Aims and Goals of Education - Modern Indian Context
Aims of Education- Modern Thinkers
Meaning and Concept of Curriculum
Foundations of Curriculum
Curriculum Planning
Models of Curriculum Designing and Development
Curriculum Evaluation
Concept and Meaning of Education
Education as a Field of Knowledge
Scope of Education
Characterizing Education
Concept and Nature of Knowledge
Ancient Indian Concept and Nature of knowledge
Medieval (Islamic) Indian Concept and Nature of Knowledge
Bases of Educational Aims and Goals
Aims and Goals of Education in Indian Philosophical Traditions
Aims and Goals of Education - Western Thought
Aims and Goals of Education - Modern Indian Context
Aims of Education- Modern Thinkers
Meaning and Concept of Curriculum
Foundations of Curriculum
Curriculum Planning
Models of Curriculum Designing and Development
Curriculum Evaluation

Material Includes

  • Video Lessons for Every Topic
  • 2500+ Practice Questions
  • 10+ Full Length Mock Tests
  • Gyaniversity Guidebook
  • Important Notes
  • Q&A with Teachers
  • Important Exam Strategy
  • Guess Paper: Important Qs
  • Custom Graded Assignments
  • Bonus Course Content

Requirements

  • Watch the video lessons carefully. Make notes as required.
  • Test your knowledge with our quizzes and mock tests.
  • Read the logical answer explanations in the quizzes to understand concepts.
  • Study the important notes made with the mind-mapping technique.
  • Refer to the Gyaniversity Guide book for solved Q&As.
  • Submit an optional assignment and get it evaluated by a teacher.

Target Audience

  • IGNOU Students
  • Indian University Students
  • MAEDU Students

Curriculum

30 Lessons25h 35m

Introduction and Exam Strategy

Get valuable insights into the features of this online course and effective exam strategies. Go through this section carefully to make the best of this course.
How to Use this Course00:2:9Preview
Course Structure & Grading Scale00:00:19
Question Paper Pattern00:1:40
Exam Strategies for Success00:2:28
List of Most Important Topics00:1:41

Video Explanations and Summaries

Watch interesting videos that explain all topics easily. Go through important notes that summarise all the points in a chapter using the mind-mapping technique.

Topic-wise Practice Questions

Practice till you are perfect with our huge database of questions arranged by topic. Get immediate results and answer explanations so you learn effectively.

Test Series

Attempt full-length mock tests and a test assignment graded by our teachers with personalised feedback. All tests are at the same difficulty level as your final exams.

Study Material

Get access to a variety of study materials like our guide book, summarised notes for every lesson and the fully combined IGNOU textbook.

Bonus Course Content

Attempt quizzes with mixed questions from your subject, review previous year question papers and get a special discount on your purchase of our guide books in hard copy.

499.001,000.00

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Level
Masters
Lectures
30 lectures

Material Includes

  • Video Lessons for Every Topic
  • 2500+ Practice Questions
  • 10+ Full Length Mock Tests
  • Gyaniversity Guidebook
  • Important Notes
  • Q&A with Teachers
  • Important Exam Strategy
  • Guess Paper: Important Qs
  • Custom Graded Assignments
  • Bonus Course Content

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