Introduction To Education Psychology(Educ 215) Question Paper
Introduction To Education Psychology(Educ 215)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Define the following terms as related to child growth and development
Growth and development
(2 marks)
Maturation
(2 Marks)
Milestones
(2 Marks)
Still birth and prematurity
(2 Marks)
Critical period of growth
(2 Marks)
Discuss any major post- natal influences that may hinder child growth and development.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Outline the main sub-stages of infancy according to the cognitive development theory of Jean Piaget.
(10 Marks)
Explain the following influences on prenatal child growth and development
Maternal emotional states
(2½ Marks)
Genetic defects
(2½ Marks)
Diseases and infections
(2½ Marks)
Birth complications
(2½ Marks)
Question Three
i) Explain how children acquire knowledge according to Jean Piaget.
(2 Marks)
ii) List the major cognitive development stages proposed by Jean Piaget. (8 Marks)
With the use of examples, show how a teacher can help pre-operational child learn.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Identify and explain the main characteristics of adolescents.
(10 Marks)
Discuss positive ways of handling adolescent issues.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
State the first four stages of child growth and development according to Erik Erickson theory of social development.
(4 Marks)
Indicate what is likely to happen to the child at each stage if they fail to resolve the "crisis."
(16 Marks)
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