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
Instruction:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
Question One
Define the following terms:
Sociology
Sociology of education
Culture
Social mobility
Analyze five relevance of sociology of education to prospective teacher.
(10mks)
Question Two
The School is said to be next to the family as far as socialization is concerned. Discuss the features of the in the formal socialization and youth. (20mks)
Question Three
Describe instances where education can cause inequality in society. (10mks)
Explain how society can use education in the democratization process.
(10mks)
Question Four
The labeling theory defines a person as a certain kind of individual. It is evaluative and judgmental usually though not always. Describe how this theory affects a student’s attitude towards learning, the learning outcome and self image. (20mks)
Question Five
Explain five reasons why knowledge of sociology is vital to a school teacher.
(10mks)
Discuss the relationship between society and education showing why all societies place a high premium on education for its member. (10mks)
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