Educ 325:Computer Special Subject Methods Question Paper
Educ 325:Computer Special Subject Methods
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
COMPUTER SPECIAL SUBJECT METHODS (EDUC 325) 3R TRIMESTER 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 325
UNIT TITLE : COMPUTER STUDIES SPECIAL SUBJECT METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Why is the lecture method not appropriate in the teaching of computer studies?
(6mks)
Explain four methods that a teacher can use to asses learners during a computer studies lesson.
(4mks)
What is the importance of a computer studies teacher having lesson objectives for every lesson?
(6mks)
Describe the two computer studies teaching strategies.
(4mks)
Highlightfactors that a teacher should consider when preparing a computer studies schemes of work.
(6mks)
Describe four teaching/learning resources for teaching computer studies.
(4mks)
Question Two
Computer studies was introduced into the curriculum of secondary schools in Kenya because of its importance.
Discus the purpose of teaching computer studies at secondary school level.
(10mks)
Despite the importance of the subject many schools still do not offer the subject. Why?
(5mks)
What are the main challenges faced by the students in learning computer studies.
(5mks)
Question Three
Teaching and learning computer studies is inherently constructivist. Discuss.
(10ms)
The project method is one of the teaching methods that can be used in the constructivist approach to teaching and learning of computer studies.
What is the role of the teacher during the project?
(5mks)
What should the teacher look for when assessing the completed project?
(5mks)
Question Four
Describe the main features of a computer studies lesson plan.
(10mks)
Discuss why it is very important for a computer studies teacher to assess his/her learners.
(10mks)
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