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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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