Educ 414:Adult Education Question Paper
Educ 414:Adult Education
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 414
UNIT TITLE : ADULT EDUCATION
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Explain the meaning of continuing Education and give examples of programmes in this area.
(10mks)
After Kenya gained independence it was realized that there was a very high level of illiteracy among adults. Describe the measures taken by the government to deal with the matter.
(10mks)
Question Two
Explain the scope of the African initiative in the provision of adult education during the colonial period.
(10mks)
Explain the reasons why it was necessary to have a department of Adult Education and outline its functions.
(10mks)
Question Three
Describe five educational characteristics of the adult learner and show how the teacher can take advantage of them in the learning process. (10mks)
Describe three methods of teaching adults and give reasons for your choice.
(10mks)
Question Four
Describe five steps to take in the preparation of a curriculum for teaching adults.
(10mks)
Explain five reasons why adult education need emphasis in most developing countries.
(10mks)
Question Five
Explain why adult education programmes need to be evaluated regularly.
(10mks)
Discuss five challenges encountered in the evaluation of adult programmes.
(10mks)
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