Educ 111:History Of Education Question Paper

Educ 111:History Of Education 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010



FACULTY : ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions


Question 1

a) Explain what is meant by the terms:-

i) History (2marks)

ii) History of education (3marks)

iii) Education (2marks)

b) State the five main branches of history (5marks)

c) It is important that a teacher should study history of Education. List any four major reasons in support of this opinion. (8marks)


Question 2

Kung fu-tse, later also called confucious has been considered the greatest Chinese philosopher. Outline his contribution to the development of Ancient Chinese education. (20marks)


Question 3 Modern education has borrowed heavily from ancient Egyptian education. Discuss (20marks)

Question 4

Although the school is good, it can also have negative effects on both the individual and the society at large. Discuss this view giving specific examples. (20marks)

Question 5

a) __________ is the way of life of a Muslim. According to Koran, God teaches man through the __________, and it is a sin not to seek education. (2marks)

b) With specific examples, explain the contribution of the Islamic secular studies to modern education. (18marks)






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