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Our approach is based on a very simple and logical concept… The syllabus of any course
created anywhere on this planet can, typically, be broken into three parts – 1. core concepts,
2. important concepts and 3. related but not as important concepts. Now, logically, if you
have to test your students’ knowledge of a subject which of these three would you focus on?
Simple, right ☺ This is the reason we find that the pattern of questions asked in entrance
exams and university exams anywhere in the world clearly mirror the above. Most questions
are asked from the core concepts, some from the important concepts and rarely from
the related concepts.
Therefore, as a student, it does not make sense for you to put equal effort in all subjects.
When you prepare for your exams, you must prioritize - ‘by-heart’ the core concepts, learn
the important concepts and touch the related concepts if you intend to score a perfect 100!
How do you know which topic belongs to which category? That is what this document will
help you to know. We analyzed all the question papers available on the IGNOU site, right
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Question Paper Pattern …
Sociology of Education
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This document is for: MSOE-001

What is the
Exam Setup like?

The Examination Setup
Environment:
An examination hall, typically in an IGNOU study center. Depending on your luck – it could be
noisy with lot of cheating, peaceful with strict invigilation, comfortable desks or
uncomfortable broken desks, clean or filthy washrooms. Be mentally prepared for the worst!
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 100
Question Paper Structure:
The question paper structure has been fairly consistent since 2008:
• There are two sections – with 5 questions each.
• All questions have equal (20) marks
• You have to attempt any five questions – minimum two questions from each section.
• The questions are mostly essay type with a 500 word limit
• The questions are usually broken into sub-parts comprising of related questions.*
However, there have been some exceptions – MSO-002 exams from December 2011 to June
2013 and MSO-003 in 2014 and 2017 did not have a restriction by section – students could
answer any of the 9 or 10 questions, respectively.
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*In our analysis we have counted them as separate and mapped to the respective IGNOU topics

The most important blocks are…

…blocks 2 and 7!
In the past few years, blocks 2 and 7 have been the most important, followed by blocks 6, 1, 3
and 5 respectively.
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Weightage of different blocks in exams, %age of total marks
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 Block 6 Block 7 Block 8
Note: Numbers have been rounded off for easier understanding

Now, let’s look at the
Most Important Units
We suggest students to use this list
for the final full reading before exams –
so that you do not miss any important
chapters in case of insufficient time.

The Top 10 units – Priority 1
Throughout this document:
• Priority 1 chapters are highlighted in yellow background (or text)
• Priority 2 chapters in bold text, and
• Priority 3 in normal text.
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Unit Lifetime Last 5 years Last 3 years
Unit 14 Education, Pluralism and Multiculturalism 6.7% 6.4% 4.5%
Unit 4 Thinkers on Education-II 6.5% 8.3% 9.0%
Unit 22 WTO, GATS, ICT and Higher education 6.1% 5.5% 9.0%
Unit 19 Universilation of Primary Education 5.8% 7.3% 7.5%
Unit 5 Education, Knowledge and Power 5.6% 6.4% 6.0%
Unit 1 The Concept of Education 5.4% 0.9% 0.0%
Unit 21 Expansion of Professional Education and Private Sector 5.0% 5.5% 6.0%
Unit 23 Education: Social Commitment vs. Commodification 5.0% 5.5% 6.0%
Unit 7 Politics of Educational Curriculum 5.0% 4.6% 4.5%
Unit 2 Theoretical Approaches 4.6% 4.6% 3.0%

Next 10 units – Priority 2
Throughout this document:
• Priority 1 chapters are highlighted in yellow background (or text)
• Priority 2 chapters in bold text, and
• Priority 3 in normal text.
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Unit 6 Education, Nation-building, State and Ideology 4.6% 5.5% 6.0%
Unit 24 Social and Philosophical Foundations of ODL 4.2% 2.8% 1.5%
Unit 8 Education and Socialization 4.2% 5.5% 6.0%
Unit 10 Education and Social Mobility 3.8% 2.8% 4.5%
Unit 15 Education in SAARC Countries- Case Study 3.6% 4.6% 6.0%
Unit 25 Critical Issues in ODL 3.5% 2.8% 3.0%
Unit 13 Education and Policy of Positive Discrimination and Affirmative Action 3.1% 5.5% 7.5%
Unit 12 Role of Education for Empowerment of the Marginalised 3.1% 0.9% 0.0%
Unit 17 Education: Expansion and Growth 2.9% 3.7% 0.0%
Unit 20 Crises in Higher Education 2.7% 2.8% 3.0%

Remaining units – Priority 3
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Unit 18 Constitutional Provisions and Educational Policies 2.1% 1.8% 1.5%
Unit 9 Education and Social Change 1.9% 1.8% 1.5%
Unit 3 Thinkers on Education-I 1.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Unit 11 Role of Education in Social and Human Development: Emerging Perspectives 1.5% 2.8% 3.0%
Unit 26 ODL: The Emerging Concerns 0.8% 0.9% 1.5%
Unit 16 European/ American Countries- Case Study II 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Now, let’s look at the topics.
We suggest you use this list for revision –
to ensure that you have learnt
Priority 1 and 2 topics

The Top 15 topics – Priority 1
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Note: Numbers refer to marks as %age of total marks for the period, and have been rounded off for easier understanding
Topic Lifetime Last 5 years Last 3 years
7.3 Educational Curriculum and the Politics of Domination 4.6% 4.6% 4.5%
19.5 Initiatives, Innovations and Strategies 4.2% 6.4% 6.0%
22.2 Globalisation, ICTs and the Emergence of Knowledge Society 3.3% 3.7% 6.0%
12.4 Perspective on Education for Empowerment 3.1% 0.9% 0.0%
10.11 Relationship between Education and Social Mobility in Indian Society 3.1% 0.9% 1.5%
5.4 Cultural and Economic Reproduction 2.9% 4.6% 4.5%
21.6 Concerns Regarding Private Sector Participation 2.7% 2.8% 3.0%
23.6 Commodification of Education 2.7% 3.7% 4.5%
1.9 Sociological Perspective on Education 2.5% 0.9% 0.0%
6.3 Nation-building in India 2.3% 1.8% 3.0%
21.3 Need for Private Sector Involvement in Professional Education 2.3% 2.8% 3.0%
5.3 Perpetuation of Inequality through Education 2.3% 1.8% 1.5%
14.7 Multicultural Education : Goals and Strategies 2.3% 2.8% 3.0%
18.3 Educational Policies 2.1% 1.8% 1.5%
1.2 Education and Literacy 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%

Next 30 topics – Priority 2 (1/2)
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20.3 Major Issues 1.9% 1.8% 3.0%
4.7 Ivan Illich (1926-2002) 1.9% 3.7% 4.5%
2.2 Functionalism 1.9% 3.2% 2.2%
8.9 Gender, Socialization and Education 1.9% 2.8% 1.5%
15.4 Education in SARRC Countries: An Overview 1.9% 3.7% 4.5%
14.3 Cultural Diversities in Multicultural Education 1.9% 2.3% 1.5%
24.2 Defining Open and Distance Learning 1.9% 0.9% 1.5%
15.3 State of Education in Different SAARC Countries 1.7% 0.9% 1.5%
25.2 Equity and Access 1.5% 0.9% 1.5%
6.2 Education and Nation-building 1.5% 1.8% 1.5%
9.4 Education and Change in Society 1.5% 1.8% 1.5%
13.5 Issues of Access, Retention, and Poor Performance 1.5% 3.7% 4.5%
17.3 Growth of Education in the Post Independence Period 1.5% 2.8% 0.0%
4.4 Antonio Gramsci (1891-1937) 1.3% 0.9% 1.5%
22.3 General Agreements in Trade in Services (GATS) and Education 1.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Next 30 topics – Priority 2 (2/2)
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8.6 Social Class, Socialization and Education 1.2% 1.8% 3.0%
23.3 Constitutional and Legal Framework for Educational Development in India 1.2% 0.9% 0.0%
4.3 John Dewey (1859-1952) 1.2% 0.9% 0.0%
17.2 Growth of Education: A Historical Overview 1.2% 0.9% 0.0%
14.5 Why is Multicultural Education Essential? 1.2% 0.9% 0.0%
11.4 Education for Acceleration of Social and Human Development: International and National Initiatives
1.2% 1.8% 1.5%
13.3 Evolution of the Policy of Positive Discrimination and Affirmative Action in India 1.2% 0.9% 1.5%
2.3 Conflict Theory 1.2% 1.4% 0.7%
24.3 Philosophical Foundations 1.2% 0.9% 0.0%
14.2 Culture, Society and Multiculturalism 1.0% 0.0% 0.0%
2.5 Postmodernism 1.0% 0.0% 0.0%
24.4 Historical Evolution 0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
6.4 Nation-building in other Countries 0.8% 1.8% 1.5%
26.4 Quality Assurance in the Study Materials 0.8% 0.9% 1.5%
1.8 Cultural Dimension of Education in India 0.8% 0.0% 0.0%

Remaining topics – Priority 3 (1/3)
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3.3 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) 0.8% 0.0% 0.0%
22.6 Globalisation , Free Market and Higher Education: A Critique 0.8% 0.0% 0.0%
23.5 international Commitment for Educational Well-being 0.8% 0.0% 0.0%
25.8 Apprehensions Regarding ODL 0.8% 0.9% 0.0%
4.5 Paulo Freire (1921-1997) 0.8% 0.9% 0.0%
4.6 Basil Bernstein (1925-2000) 0.8% 1.8% 3.0%
22.5 ICTs Marginalised People and the Higher Education in India 0.8% 1.8% 3.0%
20.4 Emerging Challenges and Search for Alternatives 0.8% 0.9% 0.0%
8.5 Family, Socialization and Education 0.8% 0.9% 1.5%
2.4 Interactionism 0.6% 0.0% 0.0%
23.2 Social Commitment for Education : Dimensions 0.4% 0.9% 1.5%
3.5 Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
9.5 Education and Social Change in India 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
11.3 Education for capacity Building of the Poor and the Marginalized 0.4% 0.9% 1.5%
3.2 Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

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5.2 Content of Education: What is Worth Knowing? 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
19.7 Role of Distance Education in Teacher Training at Primary Level 0.4% 0.9% 1.5%
19.3 Historical Perspective 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
3.6 Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) 0.4% 0.9% 0.0%
4.2 Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
19.4 The Present Scenario 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
25.5 Networking and Collaboration 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
8.3 Socialization and Formal Education 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
13.4 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Higher Education 0.4% 0.9% 1.5%
19.6 Innovative Intervention in Teacher Education for Universalization of Elementary Education0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
10.9 Status Competition Theory 0.4% 0.9% 1.5%
25.4 Integration of Technology 0.4% 0.9% 1.5%
10.7 Meritocracy and the Functional Paradigm 0.4% 0.9% 1.5%
7.4 National Curriculum Framework 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
25.7 Research in ODL Systems 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

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16.4 Educational Scenario in Some European Countries 0.4% 0.0% 0.0%
14.4 Dimensions of Multicultural Education 0.4% 0.5% 0.0%
24.6 Emerging Models of ODL 0.3% 0.0% 0.0%
4.8 Pierre Bourdieu (1930-2002) 0.2% 0.0% 0.0%
17.5 Diversification of Educational Streams 0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

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