Educ 416: Comparative Education Question Paper
Educ 416: Comparative Education
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 416
UNIT TITLE : COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Answer three questions only in the answer booklet provided.
Question One
Discuss the importance of studying comparative education as a teacher trainee.
(10mks)
Using relevant examples and illustrations, explain the relationship between a country’s development and the level of education of its citizens. (10mks)
Question Two
Analyse the 8-4-4 system of education and compare it with the 7-4-2-3 system showing your preference for either.
(10mks)
Discuss five determinants or factors that shape the national education system of a country.
(10mks)
Question Three
Explain why it is important to study other countries systems of education with reference to U.S.A and U.K.
(10mks)
Discuss five major issues arising from free primary education in Kenya.
(10mks)
Question Four
Discuss the concept of "brain drain" and how it affects development in African countries.
(10mks)
Assess five factors that hinder equal opportunities to education in Africa.
(10mks)
Question Five
Universities in Africa are facing major challenges. Discuss this statement with particular reference to private universities.
(10mks)
Compare public education in Kenya with that in Japan.
(10mks)
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