Educ 330:History Special Subject Method Question Paper
Educ 330:History Special Subject Method
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOLBASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 330
UNIT TITLE : HISTORY SPECIAL SUBJECT METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Discuss five reasons for studying history.
(10 Marks)
State and explain five main objectives of teaching history.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Examine five fundamental rules for effective History teaching or bringing life to the history class. (20 Marks)
Question Three
State and explain five methods of instruction commonly employed when teaching history in secondary schools in Kenya.
(10 Marks)
Examine the nature of history in secondary schools in Kenya.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Outline and explain the evolution of teaching methods during;
Ancient Education.
(5 Marks)
Medieval Education.
(5 Marks)
19th Century- Compulsory Education.
(5 Marks)
20th Century.
(5 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss any two of the following instructional strategies frequently used when teaching history in Kenyan secondary schools;
Simulation.
(10 Marks)
Direct instruction.
(10 Marks)
Co-operative learning.
(10 Marks)
Discussion.
(10 Marks)
Problem-based instruction.
(10 Marks)
Fishbowl circle.
(10 Marks)
Question Six
Critically evaluate five challenges faced by history teachers in Kenyan secondary schools. (20 Marks)
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