Melm 522: Equity And Efficiency In Education Question Paper
Melm 522: Equity And Efficiency In Education
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : MELM 522
UNIT TITLE : EQUITY AND EFFICIENCY IN EDUCATION
TIME : 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any four questions
Question One
Define the term equity
(3 Marks)
Discuss the factors to consider in distribution or allocation of resources to achieve equity in education
(12 Marks)
Question Two
Societies view education as a worthy goal in equity due to its moral implication (justice and fairness) discuss (15 marks)
Question Three
One of the problems facing education planners in Kenya is the problem of imbalances. Discuss how this affects Kenya and suggest possible solutions (15 Marks)
Question Four
The current debate in education is to curb education wastage. So many children are wasted in schools. Discuss the various factors that contribute to education wastage and suggest possible solutions (15 Marks)
Question Five
Define the term education efficiency
(3 Marks)
There are four different types of efficiencies in education namely external efficiency, technical efficiency, economic efficiency and internal efficiency. Discuss the four types of education efficiencies
(12 Marks)
Question Six
Discuss the inequity and inefficiency issues that are found in the Kenyan system of education (15 marks)
Question Seven
Discuss the ways of evaluating or assessing the internal efficiency of an educational system in Kenya (15 marks)
Question Eight
Discuss the problems or issues facing developing nations such as Kenya in a bid to ensure equitable distribution of educational opportunities (15 marks)
Question Nine
Discuss the strategies put in place by the government of Kenya in promoting equity in education (15 marks)
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