Sociology Of Education(Educ 112) Question Paper
Sociology Of Education(Educ 112)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any four questions in the booklet provided
Question One
Define the following concepts
(3 Marks)
Socialization
Sociology of education
Social institution
Explain the "labeling theory."
(2 Marks)
Critically discuss the major issues affecting the prestige of the teaching service in Kenya.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss five main issues of concern in sociology of education. (15 marks)
Question Three
Identify three positive contributions and two negative contributions of education to the society.
(5 Marks)
Explain in detail the roles that any socialization agents play in the education of the young members of the Kenyan society.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Briefly explain five fundamental effects of social stratification on education.
(5 Marks)
"A school is a formal social organization." Discuss.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Briefly explain five reasons why teacher trainees need to study sociology of education.
(5 Marks)
Explain the following sociological theories showing their application in education.
(10 Marks)
Conflict theory
Symbolic interaction theory
Question Six
Discuss the contribution of Emile Durkheim (1858 – 1917) towards the development of sociology of education.
(5 Marks)
Explain five factors behind the under participation of women in education in Kenya.
(10 Marks)
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