Educ 327: Computer Studies Teaching Methods Question Paper
Educ 327: Computer Studies Teaching Methods
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
COURSE CODE: EDUC 327
COURSE TITLE: COMPUTER STUDIES TEACHING
METHODS
STREAM: SESSION VI
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 11/08/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer questions 1 and any other two questions.
1. (a) i) What is a computer? (2Mrks)
ii) Define the term information communication, technology. (3Mrks)
iii) What do you understand by the term informatics technology (2Mrks)
(b) i) Identify at least three objectives of using spreadsheets in teaching secondary school
mathematics/science (3Mrks)
ii) Discuss three hands on activities that can be used in teaching and learning of
spreadsheets. (6Mrks)
iii) Briefly explain three teaching methods that can be applied in computer studies lessons.
(6Mrks)
(c) i) Identify the types of computers in the market today (2Mrks)
ii) Prepare a lesson plan for teaching spreadsheets highlighting all the teaching/learning
activities that will go on in class. (6Mrks)
2. Identify and explain any two models used in ICT development in schools. (20Mrks)
3. Explain each of the following uses of computers in teaching and learning secondary school
Mathematics/science
(i) Conjectural uses
(ii) Revelatory uses
(iii) Instructional uses
(iv) Emancipatory uses (20Mrks)
4. i) Discuss any three(3) ways of evaluating computer studies in secondary schools. (6Mrks)
ii) Identify and explain four (4) challenges that hinder the implementation of computer studies
in secondary schools in Kenya. (8Mrks)
iii) Identify any three (3) general objectives of teaching computer studies in secondary schools.
(6Mrks)
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