ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Leadership)

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Course: Processes of Educational Planning-II (6560) Semester: Spring, 2025

Level: MA-EPM

Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, B. Ed, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.

2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.

3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.

4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.

5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.

6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.

7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.

8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MB.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

(Units 1-5)

Note: All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 How computer has improved the educational planning in Pakistan? Discuss with suitable examples keeping in view the planning cycle. (20)

Q.2 Identify different diagnostic techniques for the physical facilities. How would you apply these diagnostic techniques while planning a tech-based educational institute for your community? Develop a report on it. (20)

Q.3 Apply projection techniques of planning for the proposed project on free and compulsory secondary education in your district in the following areas: (20)

(a) Enrolment

(b) Personnel

(c) Resources

Q.4 What is meant by cost projection? Explain the method for projecting recurring and capital costs for education. (20)

Q.5 Define the concept of efficiency in the education sector. As a potential planner suggest different measures to increase the efficiency of the education sector in Pakistan. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 2

(Units 6-9)

Note: All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 What are internal and external efficiency? How the measurement of efficiency in Education in Pakistan is helpful in the educational planning process? Discuss.

(20)

Q.2 What is meant by Projection Techniques? Discuss different projection techniques for educational resources. (20)

Q.3 Differentiate between strategic and operational planning. Also, analyse different components of strategic planning and strategic management. (20)

Q. 4 Explain the different tools for data collection. How is the collected data analysed and stored in the data files of the Ministry of Education? (20)

Q.5 Write short notes on the following: (20)