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Curriculum Development Question Paper

Curriculum Development

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2008

COURSE CODE: EDUC 121
COURSE TITLE: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
STREAM: SESSION II, III
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 26/11/2008
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in Section A and TWO questions from Section B

SECTION A : ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
1. Explain the term ‘Education’ showing how it is an ‘end’ in itself and also the ‘means’ to the
end. (4 Mks)
2. Give in detail a broad definition of the term ‘curriculum’. (1 Mk)
3. What is the relationship between ‘curriculum’ and ‘education’? (1 Mk)
4. Explain with reasons and use of examples in what ways curriculum is influenced by the
society (3 Mks)
5. Describe at least four components of curriculum context. (4 Mks)
6. Differentiate between the following terms (4 Mks)
i) Formal education
ii) Informal education
7. Identify and explain five basic components of a well planned curriculum (5 Mks)
8. Identify and briefly discuss four factors that affect curriculum development (4 Mks)
9. Diagrammatically illustrate the difference between Tyler’s and Wheeler’s model of
curriculum design. (4 Mks)
SECTION B: ANSWER ONLY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
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 Mks)
b) Identify and explain the stages of curriculum development (10 Mks)
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 (20 Mks)
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. (20 Mks)

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