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Educ 111: History Of Education Question Paper

Educ 111: History Of Education

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer question ONE and any other THREE questions.
2. Question ONE is compulsory

1. (a) Define the following terms:-
(i) History (2mks)
(ii) Education (2mks)
(b) Outline two ways in the study of history of education helps to strengthen the
professional competence of the teacher. (2mks)
(c) State three ways in which culture contributed to education and civilization.
(3mks)
(d) Name the two areas that the Greek education fell. (2mks)
(e) State four characteristics of the system of education in ancient India. (4mks)
(f) Identify two factors that contributed to the rise of universities during the medieval
times. (2mks)
(g) State three goals of indigenous education. (3mks)
(h) Mention two informal methods of instructions of indigenous education.
(2mks)
(i) Outline three objectives of missionary education in Kenya. (3mks)

2. An intelligent study of history of education has an important bearing on the way in
which a teacher or a teacher-to-be conducts their personal and professional activities.
(a) Explain the justification of the study of history of education to the professional
educator. (3mks)
(b) Discuss the role of history of education in teacher education. (12mks)

3. The imposition and acceptance of western education in Kenya naturally challenged
and eventually weakened the bases of indigenous African education.
(a) Outline the characteristics of colonial education in Kenya. (5mks)
(b) Discuss the effects of western education in Kenya. (10mks)

4. It is generally accepted that education is key to the overall development of both the
individual and the nation. Critically examine the importance changes that have been
introduced in Kenyan education system since independence. (15mks)

5. (a) Explain the reasons for the development of vocational and technical education
in Kenya. (5mks)
(b) Identify and discuss the problems faced by technical and vocational education
in Kenya. (15mks)
6. It is generally believed that for quality to evolve and be sustained, the question of
teachers is a critical factor.
(a) Outline the objectives of teacher education in Kenya. (5mks)
(b) Critically examine the challenges faced by teacher education in Kenya. (10mks)

Educ 111: History Of Education Question Paper

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