Educ 220 Session Iii Question Paper
Educ 220 Session Iii
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
COURSE CODE: EDUC 220
COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE EDUCATION AND
CONTEMPORARY STUDIES
STREAM: SESSION III
DAY: MONDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.
DATE: 09/08/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer THREE questions
2. Question ONE is compulsory
QUESTION ONE
1. (a) Outline the characteristics of the following phases in the development of comparative education.
(i) The phase of concern for cultural contexts (5Mrks)
(ii) The period of education borrowing (5Mrks)
(b) (i) Differentiate between the descriptive and the problem solving methods of studying
Comparative education. (6Mrks)
(ii) Give the disadvantages of the historical method of studying comparative education that
led to its rejection by scholars. (4Mrks)
(c) Discuss how political factors have impacted on the South African system of education
(5Mrks)
(d) American education is often referred to a democratic. Explain why this is so. (5Mrks)
SECTION TWO
2. (a) Historical, economic, geographical and political factors combine to impact on systems of
education. Discuss this statement with reference to the following countries.
(i) Cuba (5Mrks)
(ii) Tanzania (5Mrks)
(b) i) Trace the historical development of American education from early times to be present.
(5Mrks)
ii) Education administration in Kenya is moving towards decentralized form used in Western
countries. Explain the role of the Ministry of Education in such an arrangement. (5Mrks)
3. (a) ‘The system of education in Africa still shows evidence of colonial influence’ respond to this
statements drawing illustrations from the education systems of Cameroon and Kenya
while showing attempts by the two countries to adapt their systems to local needs . (10Mrks)
(b) Describe further education in Great Britain and its various forms. (10Mrks)
4. (a) Discuss how the three tier system of secondary education increases access and opportunity
to education. Give relevant examples from American and Japanese education (5Mrks)
(b) Examine how teacher training and development can be enhanced in Kenya basing your answer
to systems of education referred to in this course. (5Mrks)
(c) ‘Education systems are dynamic and respond to changes in the society’. Respond to this
statement basing your answer on Japanese education system (10Mrks)
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