Philosophy Of Education(Educ 110) Question Paper
Philosophy Of Education(Educ 110)
Course:Education And Counseling
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2010
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer ANY FOUR Questions
Question 1
a) Briefly describe the following concepts: (5marks)
(i) Philosophy of Education
(ii) Ethics
(iii) World View
(iv) Metaethics
(v) Espistemology
b) Describe the basic differences between Deductive and Inductive reasoning and explain their relevance to education. (10marks)
Question 2
a) Describe Rational Method in Philosophy and with specific examples show how R.S. Peters used it to define the concept “Education” (7marks)
b) Distinguish the differences between R.S. Peters definition of the concept “Education” and Njoroge and Bennars definition of the same concept. (8marks)
Question 3
a) With specific examples, give reasons why a student teacher would find Philosophy of Education relevant. (7marks)
b) Discuss the basic differences between Technical and General Philosophy. (8marks)
Question 4
a)i) What is Metaphysical determinism (1mark)
ii) Describe the differences between theories of Moral obligation and theories of Moral value. (4marks)
b) With relevant examples distinguish between Teleological and Deontological theories (6marks)
c) Justify the statement that “The modern Kenyan society faces a moral crisis” (4marks)
Question 5
Describe the concepts specialization and westernization and discuss their role in the development in technical philosophy. (15marks)
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