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Curriculum Development: Educ 121 Question Paper

Curriculum Development: Educ 121

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

COURSE CODE: EDUC 121
COURSE TITLE: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
STREAM: SESSION II
DAY: MONDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.
DATE: 30/11/2009

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL questions in Section A and TWO questions from Section B.

SECTION A :( 30 MARKS)

1. Give a detailed definition of the term ‘Education’ showing how it is an ‘end’ in itself
and also the ‘means’ to the end. {4 marks}

2. Give in detail a broad definition of the term ‘Curriculum’. (2marks)

3. What is the relationship between ‘curriculum’ and ‘education’? {2 marks}

4. Explain with reasons and use of examples in what ways Curriculum is influenced
by the society. {3 marks}

5. Identify and describe four main components of curriculum context. {4 marks}

6. Briefly explain the core functions of Kenya National Examination Council
in Curriculum evaluation. (4 marks)

7. Identify and explain five basic components of a well planned curriculum. (5mark)

8. Briefly describe any four factors that affect curriculum development (4marks)

9. Briefly identify and explain four core functions of Kenya Institute of Education
in Curriculum. (4marks)

SECTION B: Answer only TWO questions from this Section. (40 MARKS)

10. (a) As a curriculum expert, suggest and discuss five strategies that have to
be followed in order to manage a smooth and balanced change in a curriculum.
(10 marks)
(b) Identify and explain in detail the main stages of curriculum development
process. (10marks)

11. No curriculum, however well planned, it may be, will compensate for the poor
teacher. Examine the view by describing the four major patterns of curriculum
designs? (20marks)

12. Explain in details how Kenya’s systems of Education practically use the
term’s; Formative and Summative Evaluation. To what extend have the
systems succeeded or failed in achieving national objectives of education? (20marks)

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