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Course Overview
| Last updated | 26 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Verified by | Sheetal Kirola, M.Ed., B.Ed Faculty |
| Source | Five-session MDU analysis (July 2021 to May 2025) |
| Programme | B.Ed 1st Year |
| Paper Code | 17105 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 (80 External + 20 Internal) |
Quick Facts at a Glance
If you are preparing the Pedagogy of English Important Questions for B.Ed 1st Year, here are the verified details compiled from five MDU sessions between July 2021 and May 2025.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pedagogy of English |
| Paper | Pedagogy of School Subject Group A Opt ii (Code 17105) |
| Programme | B.Ed (1st Year, annual scheme) |
| Total Marks | 100 (80 external and 20 internal assessment) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Units | 4 (Unit I to Unit IV, equal weight) |
| Questions Set / To Attempt | 9 set / attempt 5 (Q1 compulsory plus 1 per Unit) |
| Marks per Question | 16 (Q1 = 4 short notes × 4) |
| Medium | English [VERIFY] |
| Sessions Analysed | July 2021 · July 2022 · August 2023 · June 2024 · May 2025 |
| Target Exam | MDU 2026 annual exam |
| Pattern Applies To | MDU Rohtak (primary) · also CRSU Jind · KUK Kurukshetra · CDLU Sirsa |
Pedagogy of English Important Questions 2026 — Paper Overview
These b.ed Pedagogy of English Important Questions cover the B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) 1st Year paper Code 17105, Group A Opt ii, and are built from a five-session repeat analysis of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak papers from July 2021 to May 2025, mapped to the MDU 2026 pattern. The Code 17105 paper carries 80 external and 20 internal marks for 100 total over 3 hours, and you attempt 5 of 9 questions. A no-cost sample and unit-wise analysis sit below, and the full solved set plus 2026 guess paper come via Unnati Education B.Ed on WhatsApp.
Pedagogy of English Important Questions (No-Cost Preview)
This sample preview lists the highest-weight repeated questions drawn only from the five-session analysis, so you can judge the depth before you contact us.
- Discuss the linguistic characteristics of English and how they influence English language teaching. (Unit I · HIGH · 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Write a detailed note on the constructive and cooperative approach to language teaching and its use in the classroom. (Unit I · HIGH · 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Explain the Direct Method of teaching English with its principles, advantages and disadvantages. (Unit II · HIGH · 2021, 2022)
Outline: originated in France in 1901 as a reaction to the Grammar-Translation Method; the mother-tongue is not used, oral practice is central, and the sentence is the unit of teaching (aims after Champion). - Discuss the importance of listening and speaking and how role-play and storytelling develop these skills. (Unit III · HIGH · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Explain intensive and extensive reading, the difference between reading aloud and silent reading, and steps to build reading skills. (Unit III · HIGH · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
Outline: intensive reading stresses language detail such as vocabulary and grammar, while extensive reading stresses the material read for information and the habit of independent reading. - Explain the meaning and purpose of remedial teaching, common learner errors and effective remedial strategies. (Unit IV · HIGH · 2021, 2022, 2025)
- Discuss the different evaluation techniques used in English language teaching. (Unit IV · HIGH · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Explain the communicative approach to teaching English and how it promotes classroom interaction. (Unit II · MEDIUM · 2025)
The compulsory Q1 short notes appear every year, so prioritise Direct Method, cooperative learning, intonation and aims of teaching poetry.
Pedagogy of English Important Questions in This Analysis
These are the most repeated Pedagogy of English important questions identified through the five-session analysis.
- Linguistic characteristics of English
- Constructive and cooperative approach
- Direct Method of teaching English
- Listening and speaking through role-play and storytelling
- Reading aloud, silent, intensive and extensive reading
- Remedial teaching and learner errors
- Evaluation techniques and CCE
- Communicative approach to teaching English
Unit-wise Repeat and Weightage Analysis of the Pedagogy of English Important Questions
This analysis maps every recurring topic across the five MDU sessions from July 2021 to May 2025, with its Unit and projected 2026 priority, so your revision follows the evidence rather than guesswork.
| Topic | Unit | Years Appeared | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance functions and nature of language | I | 2021, 2023 | HIGH |
| Linguistic principles and characteristics of English | I | 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Approach vs Method (concept) | I | 2021 | MEDIUM |
| Functions of language (short) | I | 2021 | LOW |
| Multilingual approach | I | 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Inductive / deductive approach | II | 2022 | MEDIUM |
| Direct Method of teaching | II | 2021, 2022 | HIGH |
| Constructive / cooperative approach | I | 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Communicative approach | II | 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Co-curricular activities (debate / seminar) | II | 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Teaching of grammar | II | 2022 | MEDIUM |
| Teaching of prose / poetry | II | 2021 | MEDIUM |
| Aims of teaching poetry (short) | II | 2021 | LOW |
| Listening and speaking — role-play and storytelling | III | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Reading — aloud silent intensive and extensive | III | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Language laboratory | III | 2023, 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Cooperative learning (short) | I | 2022, 2023 | MEDIUM |
| Intonation (short) | III | 2022 | MEDIUM |
| Remedial teaching and common errors | IV | 2021, 2022, 2025 | HIGH |
| Individualised Educational Programme (IEP) | IV | 2023, 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Evaluation — techniques and CCE | IV | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Peer evaluation / oral tests (short) | IV | 2022 | LOW |
| Creative and critical thinking (short) | IV | 2023 | LOW |
| Storytelling — speaking skill (short) | III | 2025 | MEDIUM |
In practice, the three safest long answers are Listening and speaking through role-play and storytelling, the Reading types, and Evaluation techniques with CCE. Each appeared in four of the five analysed sessions.
Linguistic characteristics of English, the Constructive and cooperative approach, the Direct Method and Remedial teaching are reliable HIGH picks spread across the four Units.
Keep Functions of language, Aims of teaching poetry as a full answer, Peer evaluation and Creative and critical thinking only as light backup. Each has appeared just once.
Syllabus Mapping — Units & Learning Outcomes
| Unit | Themes Reflected in the Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit I | Nature and functions of language, linguistic principles, characteristics of English, multilingual approach, constructive and cooperative learning |
| Unit II | Direct Method, communicative approach, grammar teaching, prose and poetry teaching, co-curricular activities |
| Unit III | Listening, speaking, role-play, storytelling, reading skills, language laboratory, intonation |
| Unit IV | Remedial teaching, learner errors, IEP, evaluation techniques, CCE, oral testing and assessment |
What You Get
The solved set gives exam-ready model answers in the format MDU examiners reward: a definition with theorist and year, numbered points with bold lead phrases, a clear link to real classroom practice, and a two-line reflective conclusion. You also get the 2026 guess paper, the five-year frequency map, every compulsory short note covered, refreshed each session.
Marks Structure and Exam Pattern (Code 17105)
Code 17105 carries 80 external plus 20 internal for 100 marks across 3 hours. Nine questions are set and you attempt five. Q1 is compulsory and asks four short notes worth 4 marks each, so pick all four for a total of 16. Q2 to Q9 are 16-mark long answers, two per Unit, and you choose one from each Unit. All four Units carry equal weight, so do not skip a Unit.
How to Score in Pedagogy of English
Most B.Ed students lose easy marks by leaving Q1 to the end, so master the short notes first since they are a guaranteed 16 marks. Cover at least one HIGH long-answer in every Unit, because all four carry equal weight. Open each answer with a definition plus a theorist and year, such as Sapir on language, Champion on the Direct Method, or L.K. Davis on remedial teaching. Use numbered points with bold lead phrases, since examiners scan for structure.
About the Solved Pack
The solved set provides model answers, the 2026 guess paper, a five-year frequency map, complete short-note coverage, and updated bilingual support. A sample preview is available before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which year and paper is Pedagogy of English?
It is a B.Ed 1st Year paper, Code 17105, set as Pedagogy of School Subject Group A Opt ii. It belongs to the two-year annual scheme at MDU Rohtak and aligned universities, and is taken by students who chose English as a teaching subject.
What is the marks scheme for Code 17105?
The paper is 100 marks: 80 external plus 20 internal assessment, over 3 hours. Nine questions are set and you attempt five, with Q1 compulsory (four short notes) and one 16-mark long answer from each of the four equal-weight Units.
Are solved answers available for these b.ed Pedagogy of English Important Questions?
Yes. The full solved set with model answers, the 2026 guess paper and the five-year frequency map is delivered via WhatsApp. A sample preview sits on this page at no cost first so you can check the quality.
Which topics repeat the most?
Listening and speaking through role-play and storytelling, types of reading, evaluation techniques, the Direct Method and remedial teaching repeat hardest. Each of the first three appeared in four of the five analysed sessions.
What are the Q1 short notes?
The compulsory Q1 asks four short notes of 4 marks each. Recent sets favour Direct Method, cooperative learning, intonation and aims of teaching poetry, so prepare these short topics carefully.
Which universities follow this pattern?
MDU Rohtak is the primary university for this analysis. The pattern typically also applies to CRSU Jind, KUK Kurukshetra and CDLU Sirsa, though the exact paper structure can vary by session, so confirm with your own college.
Get the Solved Set and 2026 Guess Paper on WhatsApp
The pack includes all high-priority questions solved and exam-ready, the 2026 guess paper, and the five-year frequency map, with the sample preview above to judge quality first. For the complete solved B.Ed 1st Year set, contact us. WhatsApp 9355198199 or 9899436384.
Sources, Disclaimer & Author
These important questions and the unit-wise analysis are prepared by the Unnati Education B.Ed team from the prescribed Pedagogy of English (Code 17105) Laxmi B.Ed study material and a frequency analysis of five MDU sessions from July 2021 to May 2025. The model answers are the team's own work. Unnati Education B.Ed is an independent academic publisher and is not affiliated with Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, CRSU Jind, KUK Kurukshetra or CDLU Sirsa; material is shared for educational and revision purposes only. Verified by Sheetal Kirola, M.Ed., B.Ed Faculty. Last verified: 26 May 2026.
What's Included
Course Overview
| Last updated | 26 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Verified by | Sheetal Kirola, M.Ed., B.Ed Faculty |
| Source | Five-session MDU analysis (July 2021 to May 2025) |
| Programme | B.Ed 1st Year |
| Paper Code | 17105 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 (80 External + 20 Internal) |
Quick Facts at a Glance
If you are preparing the Pedagogy of English Important Questions for B.Ed 1st Year, here are the verified details compiled from five MDU sessions between July 2021 and May 2025.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pedagogy of English |
| Paper | Pedagogy of School Subject Group A Opt ii (Code 17105) |
| Programme | B.Ed (1st Year, annual scheme) |
| Total Marks | 100 (80 external and 20 internal assessment) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Units | 4 (Unit I to Unit IV, equal weight) |
| Questions Set / To Attempt | 9 set / attempt 5 (Q1 compulsory plus 1 per Unit) |
| Marks per Question | 16 (Q1 = 4 short notes × 4) |
| Medium | English [VERIFY] |
| Sessions Analysed | July 2021 · July 2022 · August 2023 · June 2024 · May 2025 |
| Target Exam | MDU 2026 annual exam |
| Pattern Applies To | MDU Rohtak (primary) · also CRSU Jind · KUK Kurukshetra · CDLU Sirsa |
Pedagogy of English Important Questions 2026 — Paper Overview
These b.ed Pedagogy of English Important Questions cover the B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) 1st Year paper Code 17105, Group A Opt ii, and are built from a five-session repeat analysis of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak papers from July 2021 to May 2025, mapped to the MDU 2026 pattern. The Code 17105 paper carries 80 external and 20 internal marks for 100 total over 3 hours, and you attempt 5 of 9 questions. A no-cost sample and unit-wise analysis sit below, and the full solved set plus 2026 guess paper come via Unnati Education B.Ed on WhatsApp.
Pedagogy of English Important Questions (No-Cost Preview)
This sample preview lists the highest-weight repeated questions drawn only from the five-session analysis, so you can judge the depth before you contact us.
- Discuss the linguistic characteristics of English and how they influence English language teaching. (Unit I · HIGH · 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Write a detailed note on the constructive and cooperative approach to language teaching and its use in the classroom. (Unit I · HIGH · 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Explain the Direct Method of teaching English with its principles, advantages and disadvantages. (Unit II · HIGH · 2021, 2022)
Outline: originated in France in 1901 as a reaction to the Grammar-Translation Method; the mother-tongue is not used, oral practice is central, and the sentence is the unit of teaching (aims after Champion). - Discuss the importance of listening and speaking and how role-play and storytelling develop these skills. (Unit III · HIGH · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Explain intensive and extensive reading, the difference between reading aloud and silent reading, and steps to build reading skills. (Unit III · HIGH · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
Outline: intensive reading stresses language detail such as vocabulary and grammar, while extensive reading stresses the material read for information and the habit of independent reading. - Explain the meaning and purpose of remedial teaching, common learner errors and effective remedial strategies. (Unit IV · HIGH · 2021, 2022, 2025)
- Discuss the different evaluation techniques used in English language teaching. (Unit IV · HIGH · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Explain the communicative approach to teaching English and how it promotes classroom interaction. (Unit II · MEDIUM · 2025)
The compulsory Q1 short notes appear every year, so prioritise Direct Method, cooperative learning, intonation and aims of teaching poetry.
Pedagogy of English Important Questions in This Analysis
These are the most repeated Pedagogy of English important questions identified through the five-session analysis.
- Linguistic characteristics of English
- Constructive and cooperative approach
- Direct Method of teaching English
- Listening and speaking through role-play and storytelling
- Reading aloud, silent, intensive and extensive reading
- Remedial teaching and learner errors
- Evaluation techniques and CCE
- Communicative approach to teaching English
Unit-wise Repeat and Weightage Analysis of the Pedagogy of English Important Questions
This analysis maps every recurring topic across the five MDU sessions from July 2021 to May 2025, with its Unit and projected 2026 priority, so your revision follows the evidence rather than guesswork.
| Topic | Unit | Years Appeared | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance functions and nature of language | I | 2021, 2023 | HIGH |
| Linguistic principles and characteristics of English | I | 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Approach vs Method (concept) | I | 2021 | MEDIUM |
| Functions of language (short) | I | 2021 | LOW |
| Multilingual approach | I | 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Inductive / deductive approach | II | 2022 | MEDIUM |
| Direct Method of teaching | II | 2021, 2022 | HIGH |
| Constructive / cooperative approach | I | 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Communicative approach | II | 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Co-curricular activities (debate / seminar) | II | 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Teaching of grammar | II | 2022 | MEDIUM |
| Teaching of prose / poetry | II | 2021 | MEDIUM |
| Aims of teaching poetry (short) | II | 2021 | LOW |
| Listening and speaking — role-play and storytelling | III | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Reading — aloud silent intensive and extensive | III | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Language laboratory | III | 2023, 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Cooperative learning (short) | I | 2022, 2023 | MEDIUM |
| Intonation (short) | III | 2022 | MEDIUM |
| Remedial teaching and common errors | IV | 2021, 2022, 2025 | HIGH |
| Individualised Educational Programme (IEP) | IV | 2023, 2025 | MEDIUM |
| Evaluation — techniques and CCE | IV | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 | HIGH |
| Peer evaluation / oral tests (short) | IV | 2022 | LOW |
| Creative and critical thinking (short) | IV | 2023 | LOW |
| Storytelling — speaking skill (short) | III | 2025 | MEDIUM |
In practice, the three safest long answers are Listening and speaking through role-play and storytelling, the Reading types, and Evaluation techniques with CCE. Each appeared in four of the five analysed sessions.
Linguistic characteristics of English, the Constructive and cooperative approach, the Direct Method and Remedial teaching are reliable HIGH picks spread across the four Units.
Keep Functions of language, Aims of teaching poetry as a full answer, Peer evaluation and Creative and critical thinking only as light backup. Each has appeared just once.
Syllabus Mapping — Units & Learning Outcomes
| Unit | Themes Reflected in the Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit I | Nature and functions of language, linguistic principles, characteristics of English, multilingual approach, constructive and cooperative learning |
| Unit II | Direct Method, communicative approach, grammar teaching, prose and poetry teaching, co-curricular activities |
| Unit III | Listening, speaking, role-play, storytelling, reading skills, language laboratory, intonation |
| Unit IV | Remedial teaching, learner errors, IEP, evaluation techniques, CCE, oral testing and assessment |
What You Get
The solved set gives exam-ready model answers in the format MDU examiners reward: a definition with theorist and year, numbered points with bold lead phrases, a clear link to real classroom practice, and a two-line reflective conclusion. You also get the 2026 guess paper, the five-year frequency map, every compulsory short note covered, refreshed each session.
Marks Structure and Exam Pattern (Code 17105)
Code 17105 carries 80 external plus 20 internal for 100 marks across 3 hours. Nine questions are set and you attempt five. Q1 is compulsory and asks four short notes worth 4 marks each, so pick all four for a total of 16. Q2 to Q9 are 16-mark long answers, two per Unit, and you choose one from each Unit. All four Units carry equal weight, so do not skip a Unit.
How to Score in Pedagogy of English
Most B.Ed students lose easy marks by leaving Q1 to the end, so master the short notes first since they are a guaranteed 16 marks. Cover at least one HIGH long-answer in every Unit, because all four carry equal weight. Open each answer with a definition plus a theorist and year, such as Sapir on language, Champion on the Direct Method, or L.K. Davis on remedial teaching. Use numbered points with bold lead phrases, since examiners scan for structure.
About the Solved Pack
The solved set provides model answers, the 2026 guess paper, a five-year frequency map, complete short-note coverage, and updated bilingual support. A sample preview is available before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which year and paper is Pedagogy of English?
It is a B.Ed 1st Year paper, Code 17105, set as Pedagogy of School Subject Group A Opt ii. It belongs to the two-year annual scheme at MDU Rohtak and aligned universities, and is taken by students who chose English as a teaching subject.
What is the marks scheme for Code 17105?
The paper is 100 marks: 80 external plus 20 internal assessment, over 3 hours. Nine questions are set and you attempt five, with Q1 compulsory (four short notes) and one 16-mark long answer from each of the four equal-weight Units.
Are solved answers available for these b.ed Pedagogy of English Important Questions?
Yes. The full solved set with model answers, the 2026 guess paper and the five-year frequency map is delivered via WhatsApp. A sample preview sits on this page at no cost first so you can check the quality.
Which topics repeat the most?
Listening and speaking through role-play and storytelling, types of reading, evaluation techniques, the Direct Method and remedial teaching repeat hardest. Each of the first three appeared in four of the five analysed sessions.
What are the Q1 short notes?
The compulsory Q1 asks four short notes of 4 marks each. Recent sets favour Direct Method, cooperative learning, intonation and aims of teaching poetry, so prepare these short topics carefully.
Which universities follow this pattern?
MDU Rohtak is the primary university for this analysis. The pattern typically also applies to CRSU Jind, KUK Kurukshetra and CDLU Sirsa, though the exact paper structure can vary by session, so confirm with your own college.
Get the Solved Set and 2026 Guess Paper on WhatsApp
The pack includes all high-priority questions solved and exam-ready, the 2026 guess paper, and the five-year frequency map, with the sample preview above to judge quality first. For the complete solved B.Ed 1st Year set, contact us. WhatsApp 9355198199 or 9899436384.
Sources, Disclaimer & Author
These important questions and the unit-wise analysis are prepared by the Unnati Education B.Ed team from the prescribed Pedagogy of English (Code 17105) Laxmi B.Ed study material and a frequency analysis of five MDU sessions from July 2021 to May 2025. The model answers are the team's own work. Unnati Education B.Ed is an independent academic publisher and is not affiliated with Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, CRSU Jind, KUK Kurukshetra or CDLU Sirsa; material is shared for educational and revision purposes only. Verified by Sheetal Kirola, M.Ed., B.Ed Faculty. Last verified: 26 May 2026.