Sociology Of Education(Educ 112) Question Paper
Sociology Of Education(Educ 112)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions in the booklet provided.
Question One
Explain the term sociology and clearly show its relationship with education.
(5 Marks)
Explain the following theories that sociologist use to explain and understand the society and its inter-relationships:
(10 Marks)
Consensus/ Equilibrium theory.
Conflict theory.
Apply the two theories in education.
(5 Marks)
Question Two
Define the term social research and explain four major methods of social research.
(10 Marks)
Analyze five roles of education in social change and development.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
State and explain the functions of the following main agents of socialization. (20 marks)
The family.
The school.
The peer group.
Religious organization.
The mass media.
Question Four
Examine the following sociological functions of education:
(15 Marks)
Conservative function.
Imitative function.
Political function.
Economical function
Selective and allocation function.
State and briefly explain five dysfunctional consequences of education.
(5 Marks)
Question Five
Identify and explain five effects of social stratification to education.
(10 Marks)
Explain the sociology of the school in the following perspectives:
As an institution of learning.
As a complex organization.
As a social grouping.
(10 Marks)
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