Sociology Of Education(Educ 112) Question Paper
Sociology Of Education(Educ 112)
Course:Education And Pre-University
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
Question 1
a) Define the term sociology of education (3marks)
b) Explain the meaning of the following concepts as applied to sociology:
i) Culture
ii) Civilization
iii) Social role
iv) Values
v) Institution (10marks)
c) Outline the contributions of Emile Durkheim (1858 – 1917) to the development of sociology of education. (4marks)
d) Describe briefly the relationship between education and culture (4marks)
e) From a sociological point of view justify the inclusion of the following subjects in the school curriculum:
i) Languages
ii) Natural and vocational sciences
iii) Music, Art and Craft (6marks)
f) Explain three teacher – made causes that can lead to disorder in a classroom setting (3marks)
Question 2
a) Explain using four reasons why it is important for teacher-trainees to study sociology of education (8marks)
b) Describe the implications of the functional sociological theory to education (4marks)
c) John Dewey (1859 – 1952) can be described as the father of co-operative learning. Outline his contributions to the development of sociology of education from this point of view (4marks)
d) Describe the main criticism of the conflict theory of sociology when applied to education (4marks)
Question 3
a) Explain the meaning of the term social stratification (2marks)
b) Describe four types of social stratification (8marks)
c) Differentiate between ascribed and achieved status in society (4marks)
d) How does socio-economic class influence school academic performance in the present Kenyan society (6marks)
Question 4
a) Outline the main characteristics of the following approaches employed by teachers during classroom instruction. For each, explain how the approach affects teacher – pupil interactions in a classroom.
i) Direct approach (5marks)
ii) Indirect approach (5marks)
b) In a classroom setting the teacher is the manager. Explain five techniques that a teacher can employ to command order and discipline in a classroom. (10marks)
Question 5
a) Explain the meaning of the term ‘Socialization’ (2marks)
b) Outline the role played by the following institutions in the process of socialization of an individual:
i) Family (4marks)
ii) School (4marks)
c) Explain how mass media has contributed to negative socialization of members of the modern Kenyan society. (10marks)
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