Educ 340: Social Studies Special Subject Methods Question Paper
Educ 340: Social Studies Special Subject Methods
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 340
UNIT TITLE : SOCIAL STUDIES SPECIAL SUBJECT METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions
Question One
What is social studies?
(5 marks)
Explain any five objectives of teaching social studies.
(15 marks)
Question Two
List seven methods and techniques of teaching social studies.
(7 marks)
What advantages are there in use of field study in facilitating learning?
(3 marks)
Explain advantages and disadvantages of using learning resources.
(10 marks)
Question Three
Discuss the importance of each of the following professional records, syllabus, and scheme of work and lesson plan. (20 marks)
Question Four
Suggest five ways through which a class can be motivated for proper learning.
(10 marks)
Explain advantages and disadvantages of assessment and evaluation in schools.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Discuss five hindrances to the teaching of social studies.
(10 marks)
Explain five solutions to the problems encountered in teaching social studies in primary schools in Kenya.
(10 marks)
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