Social Studies Special Subject Methods(Educ 339) Question Paper
Social Studies Special Subject Methods(Educ 339)
Course:Education And Counseling
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2010
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any THREE Questions
Question 1
a) Describe the following terms as they are applied in teaching social studies
i) Methods
ii) Strategies
iii) Techniques
iv) Teaching / learning resources (8marks)
b) Compare and contrast the expository and heuristic methods in teaching social studies (12marks)
Question 2
a) Discuss five factors to consider when selecting a teaching method or technique. (10marks) b) Explain any five characteristics of a good teaching method. (10marks)
Question 3
You intend to take your class for a field trip at a nearby Cashew nut factory.
a) Suggest five methods you would use to collect the information (5marks)
b) Outline five activities you would ask your learners to carry out during the field study. (10marks) c) Highlight five advantages of grouping the pupils. (5marks)
Question 4
a) What are the differences between a scheme of work and a lesson plan? (4marks)
b) Discuss six factors that a teacher would consider in scheming for a topic. (6marks)
c) Discuss five reasons why it is necessary to prepare a scheme of work. (10marks)
Question 5
a) Describe three types of discussion in teaching social studies. (3marks)
b) You intend to use real objects during the discussion lesson. Highlight four considerations you must make. (8marks)
c) You have decided to use question and answer technique in order to enhance a discussion. Outline five characteristics of a good question. (5marks)
d) State four limitations of using discussion as a method of teaching. (4marks)
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