UNIVERSITY OF PUNE
Ganeshkhind, Pune-411007
Maharashtra State Eligibility Test for Lectureship
Conducted by University of Pune
(AS THE STATE AGENCY)
SYLLABUS AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS - Home Science
Subject Subject Code No.
17 Home ScienceSET (Home Science) / 3
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[17] : HOME SCIENCE
SYLLABUS AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS
NOTE : STRUCTURE OF PAPER II AND REVISED STRUCTURE OF PAPER III PLEASE
SEE PAGE NUMBER ONE.
PAPER—II & PAPER —III (A)
(CORE GROUP)
Unit—I : Food Science
Food Groups
Food Preparation
Food Preservation
Food Science and Food Analysis
Food Processing
Unit—II : Nutrition Science
Fundamentals of nutrition
Nutritional biochemistry
Food microbiology
Public nutrition
Therapeutic nutrition
Unit—III : Institutional Management
Management of Hospitality Institutes-Hospital/Hotel/Restaurant/Cafe and Outdoor catering
Management of Social Institutes-family as Institute, child care and Geriatric institutes, Panchayats
Management of Educational Institutes-Pre-school, Primary and Secondary Schools, (Colleges
and Universities) Higher Educational Institutes
Management of Special Institutes for physically, mentally and socially challenged Challenges
and problems faced by Institutions
Unit—IV : Clothing
Principles of clothing - Socio psychological aspects of clothing selection of fabrics, clothing
and family clothing
Clothing construction-basic principles of drafting, flat pattern and draping methods, Textile
design-principles and concepts Textile design-fashion cycles, business and merchandizing
Care and maintenance of textile materials and garments; Laundry agents-methods and
equipments
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Unit—V : Textiles
General properties and fine structure of all textile fibers
Processing and manufacture of all natural and man-made fibers
Definition and classification of yarns; Identification of yarns and its use in various fabrics
Fabric construction, definition and types of woven, non-woven, knitted and other construction
techniques
Testings of fibers, yarns and fabric; Importance of quality control and research institutes.
Unit—VI : Resource Management
Concept of Home management and steps
Management of Human Resources; Classification of Resources; Basic Characteristics of
Resources
Decision making in family; Steps in decision making; Methods of resolving conflicts
Work simplification; Importance of work simplification in home; Mundel’s classes of change;
Simple pen and pencil technique in work simplification
Housing, Interior design, Principles of Interior design, Various colours and colour schemes
Household equipment-Selection and Care
Unit—VII : Human Development
Child Development-Principles and Stages
Life Span Development-Theories of Human Development and Behaviour
Child rearing, Socialization practices and Dynamics
Early Childhood Care and Education-Emerging trends
Development problems and disabilities during childhood and adolescence, guidance and
counselling
Advanced child study methods and assessment
Women’s Studies, Family Welfare Programme-Recent Approaches
Unit—VIII : Non-formal Education and Extension Education
History and Development of Home Science in Formal/Non-formal and Extension Education
Theory and Practices of programme/curriculum planning and development
Management and Administration of Formal/Non-formal and Extension Education
Monitoring, Supervision and Evaluation of Formal, Non-formal and Extension Education
Vocationalization of Home Science in India
Theories and Principles of Guidance and Counselling in Formal/Non-formal/Extension
Problems and Challenges encountered in Formal/Non-formal/Extension
Unit—IX : Developmental and Educational Communication
Concept and classification of communication
Traditional Methods and Materials of communication-selection/preparation/use
Modern methods and materials of communication-selection/preparation/use
Strategies for developmental communication
Classroom communications in Home Science trends
Communication for publicity and public relations
Change and challenges in communication in contemporary society
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Unit—X : Methods of Research
Trends in Research in Home Science
Research Designs
Types of Research
Sampling Techniques
Selection and Preparation of Tools for data Collection
Type of variables and their selection
Data collection and classification/coding
Analysis of data through parametric and non-parametric statistics
Report writing-presentation of data, interpretation and discussion
PAPER—III (B)
(ELECTIVE/OPTIONAL)
Elective—I : Food and Nutrition
Food Science and Quality Control
Macro and Micro nutrients
Human Nutritional Requirements
Assessment of Nutritional Status
Food Biotechnology.
Elective—II : Institutional Management and Dietetics
Advanced Management and Organisation
Management of Human Resources
Experimental Quantity Cookery
Financial and Profit Management
Quantity Food Preparation Techniques
Food Service and Delivery Systems
Marketing
Therapeutic Dietetics
Elective—III : Child and Human Development
Human Development-Rights perspective
Principles and theories of human development
Early childhood care and development-strategies, monitoring and supervision
children with special needs and children at risk (child labour. street children.
child abuse, chronically sick): Intervention programmes
Socialization in various family contexts across different cultures
Advances in assessment of children
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Elective—IV : Clothing and Textiles
Textile Chemistry-Fibers and dyes
Dyeing, printing and finishing of fibers yarns and fabrics
Textile and Apparel Industry-Fundamental of business, specifications, quality control agencies
and marketing
Historic and Traditional Textiles of world with emphasis on India
Curriculum and Teaching in clothing and textiles, analysis and development of curriculum; teaching
methods and aids
Consumer and Textiles and Clothing
Recent developments in Textile and Clothing
Elective—V : Home and Community Resource Management
Concept of Home management, System approach to family, Input, Output and feedback
Family Resources-Management of Resources like time energy and money; Basic characteristics
of Resources; Efficient methods of utilization of Resources
Family life cycle-Demands upon resources like time, energy and money
Concept of Ergonomics-its importance and application in home
Concept of communication process and its importance in family; Barriers in
Communication process; Measures for effective communication
Concept of work simplification-its importance in home; Simple pen and pencil technique
Consumer Education-Laws protecting consumer; Role of consumer society in protecting
consumer; Kinds of adulteration; Identification of adulteration
Elective—VI : Home Science Extension Education
Curriculum Development for formal education in Home Sciences
General and special methods of teaching Home Science
Media and Materials for promoting Home Science in Formal/Non-formal/Adult/Extension
Education
Non-formal and Adult Education in Home Scinece
Extension Education in Home Science
Women in Changing India and Plans for their development
Self-employment and Entrepreneurship through Home Science
Programmes of extension in Home Science
Measurement and Evaluation including monitoring and supervision for Formal/Non-formal/
Adult Education/Extension Education
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PAPER—II
1. Specific curricular objective is a statement which describes the
(A) teacher’s purpose of teaching
(B) subject-matter to be grasped
(C) terminal behaviour of the learner
(D) learning activities in a classroom
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2. The driving force behind peoples participation in extension is
(A) Enthusiasm
(B) Paternalism
(C) Power
(D) Authority
3. Open University System differs from the Formal University Higher Education in respect of
(A) curricular objective
(B) evaluation pattern
(C) eligibility criteria
(D) curricular content
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