Educ 111:History Of Education Question Paper

Educ 111:History Of Education 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PRE-UNIVERSITY

TIME : 2 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS Answer FOUR Questions


Question 1

a) Define the term “History of Education”. (2marks)

b) Outline the importance of History of Education to a professional Educator. (3marks)

c) Explain the value of History of Education in relation to the education sector in Kenya. (10marks)


Question 2

“In ancient Egypt, religion was closely linked to all aspects of life”. Justify this statement (15marks)


Question 3

Giving examples from the education sector in Kenya, show the relevance of the following religious reformists contributions to education.

a) Martin Luther (1483-1546) (10marks)

b) John Calvin (1509-1564) (5marks)


Question 4

Describe the contribution of the following theorists of the 17th and 18th centuries to education

a) John Locke (1632-1704) (6marks)

b) Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) (6marks)

c) Outline the criticisms of Roussean`s theory. (3marks)


Question 5

a) State THREE ideologies of the 19th and 20th centuries. (3marks)

b) Discuss how the ideologies you have stated viewed education. (12marks)


Question 6

a) Outline the factors that contributed to Renaissance. (5marks)

b) Assess the contribution of Erasmus to Education. (10marks)






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