Efn 204 : Sociology Of Education Question Paper
Efn 204 : Sociology Of Education
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
EFN 204: SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 7TH JANUARY 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Three (3) questions only.
1. (a) Define the term “sociology of education.”
(b) Discuss/show the importance/usefulness of sociology of education to someone who plans to become a practicing teacher in his/her country.
2. (a) What is a “sociological theory?”
(b) Explain/show how sociologists/educators use sociological theories in
explaining the education/schooling process. Illustrate your answer either by
using conflict consensus theory or symbolic interactionism theory.
3. (a) Define the term “socialization.”
(b) Using your own examples show how any four agents of socialisation may
socialise learners positively in school.
4. (a) Distinguish between the terms “social stratification” and “social mobility.”
(b) Using your own examples, show how education stratifies the members of
society.
5. (a) What is a social organisation?
(b) Identify and discuss five (5) characteristics of the school as a social
organisation.
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