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:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOLBASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : MELM 522
UNIT TITLE : EQUITY AND EFFICIENCY
TIME : 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any four questions.
Question One
Discuss the Equity and Inefficiency issues found in the Kenyan system of education. (20 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss the solutions to the education inequality found in the Kenyan systems of education. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss the equity and inefficiency issues from an international perspective this is in reference to the U.S.A.
Question Four
Discuss how the private and public distribution of resources contributes to equity and inefficiency in the Kenyan system of education. (20 Marks)
Question Five
Equity is the process and equality in the results. In Kenya we have the marginalized communities such as Maasai, Turkana and Pokot. Discuss the measures that the Kenyan government should put to ensure that issues of equity and efficiency are addressed in those regions. (20 Marks)
Question Six
Discuss how the following issues can contribute to inequity and inefficiency in the Kenyan system of education. (20 Marks)
1. Hidden curriculum.
2. Pedagogy.
3. Tracking.
4. Retention.
5. Standardize testing.
6. Physical structure.
7. Disciplinary policies.
8. Limited role of the student.
9. Limited role of the family and community.
10. Racism.
11. Bias.
12. Prejudice.
13. Self-fulfilling prophecy
Question Seven
Discuss the importance of an Equity and efficiency policy in the Kenya system of education. (20 Marks)
Question Eight
Discuss how Gender Bias can contribute to inequity and inefficiency in education. (20 Marks)
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