Social Studies Teaching Methods(Educ 340) Question Paper
Social Studies Teaching Methods(Educ 340)
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) What is the meaning of the term value education in relation to social studies (2marks)
b) Give four benefits acquired by primary school pupils as a result of studying social studies (4marks) c) Define the term evaluation (2marks)
d) State five characteristics of social studies objectives (5marks)
e) Differentiate between formal and informal evaluation (4marks)
f) State three characteristics of an effective social studies teacher (3marks)
Question 2
a) i) What is a lesson plan? (2marks)
ii) What is the importance of drawing a lesson plan to a social studies teacher (3marks)
iii) Using an illustration, describe the format of a social studies lesson plan (6marks)
b) How would you preserve the following teaching learning resources for future use
i) Text books
ii) Maps
iii) Realias (6marks)
c) What role does positive reinforcement play on pupils (3marks)
Question 3
a) Discuss the revolutionary phases of the modern African citizenship education (8marks)
b) Explain three conditions of stating performance objectives in social studies (3marks)
c) Discuss two experiential methods of teaching – learning social studies showing their advantages and disadvantages during instruction (7marks)
d) State two reasons for the inclusion of value education in primary schools in Kenya (2marks)
Question 4
a) Explain four factors you would consider when selecting teaching – learning resources for class three pupils (4marks)
b) Differentiate between lesson preparation and lesson preparation notes (2marks)
c) Discuss any two of the neutral methods of teaching social studies showing their strengths and weaknesses (5marks)
d) Why is it important for a social studies teacher to change the approach of teaching from time to time (3marks)
e) What do you understand by the term “essential skills” in social studies (2marks)
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