Educ 223 Question Paper
Educ 223
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
COURSE CODE: EDUC 223
COURSE TITLE: CHILD GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT
STREAM: Y3S1
DAY: MONDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 AM
DATE: 23/03/2009
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
SECTION ONE: (30 Marks)
1. a) Distinguish between the terms Growth and Development (3mks)
b) Differentiate the terms ‘typical behavioral characteristics’ and ‘individual variations’ in
reference to human behavior. (2mks)
c) Outline and briefly explain two valuable lessons you have leant from Chinese and
Japanese History in regard to Child Growth and Development. (2mks)
d) Explain any four principles of growth and development and give their relevance to your
work as a pastor. (8mks)
e) List and explain briefly three features that are required in the physical environment for
maximum gains in growth and development (3mks)
f) Explain Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and three ways this condition can be prevented.
(4mks)
g) Outline and briefly discuss four advantages of late maturation in both sexes.
(4mks)
h) Identify three markers of early adulthood and give three reasons why currently people
mature earlier. (3mks)
i) Define lifespan (1mk)
SECTION TWO
2. a) One advantage of taking a course in child growth and development is that it helps you to
plan your curriculum. Considering your pastoral work, work out a sketch curriculum
covering five age groups in your congregation. (10mks)
b) Discuss five stages of Erickson’s psycho-social stages indicating how you would
incorporate this knowledge in your ministry. (10mks)
3. a) “Nature is just as important as nurture”. Explore this statement giving five reasons for
each. (10mks)
b) What information would you give to a husband who blames his wife for giving birth to
girls only? (4mks)
c) Discuss three changes experienced by boys and girls separately at adolescence and give
an educational implication of each. (6mks)
4. a) Evaluate the role played by diet and exercise in adults. (8mks)
b) Discuss Kohlberg’s theory of moral development citing relevant examples.
(8mks)
c) What in your view is the government of Kenya doing to ensure the interest of the child is
protected? (4mks)
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