Child Growth And Development Question Paper
Child Growth And Development
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: EDU 223
COURSE TITLE: CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
STREAM: SESSION IV & V
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 26/11/2009
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer all questions in Section One and any two from Section Two
SECTION ONE: 30 MARKS
1. Mention and briefly explain four distinctions between growth and development.
(3mks)
2. Give three methods that the Japanese and Chinese used in training their children that parents
should emulate. (3mks)
3. Explain how the sex of the foetus is determined. (3mks)
4. If an ovum implants itself in an area other than the uterus, what kind of pregnancy occurs?
Explain what other areas the implantation can take place and the danger of such a pregnancy.
(3mks)
5. What are the fontanels and what two functions do they serve? (3mks)
6. Mention three factors that necessitate a caesarean delivery. (3mks)
7. Mention three benefits of regular exercise for adults. (3mks)
8. Mention three factors that account for male infertility and recommend treatment for each.
(3mks)
9. “During the reformation period (1600 to 1800), children were viewed as inherently evil.
Disobedient students were routinely beaten by the school masters”. Discuss the relevance of
this statement for the 21st century teacher. (6mks)
SECTION TWO: (20 MARKS)
2. (a) Erickson discovered eight crises of life arising at different periods of one’s psycho-
social development covering one’s entire lifespan. Discuss these crises showing the
importance of balance for each crisis. (16mks)
(b) Discuss four benefits of studying growth and development. (4mks)
3. (a) Discuss the functions of the following: (4mks)
1. The pituitary gland
2. The adrenalin gland
(b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of early and late maturation.
(4mks)
(c) Evaluate Kohlberg’s theory of moral development in the light of discipline crisis in
Kenyan schools. (12mks)
4. (a) Mention five principles of growth and development and discuss their educational
implications. (10mks)
(b) Discuss the role of diet and exercise in early childhood (2mks)
(c) Mention three things that make up an appropriate environment for preschoolers.
(3mks)
(d) “Both boys and girls develop a greater interest in intimacy and sexual intercourse
at adolescence”. Evaluate how this aspect in handled in Kenya High Schools.
(5mks)
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