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Educ 340:Social Studies Special Subject Method Question Paper

Educ 340:Social Studies Special Subject Method 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SB) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 340
UNIT TITLE : SOCIAL STUDIES SPECIAL SUBJECT METHOD
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions:

Answer any three questions

Question One

Explain the term social studies.

(2 marks)

State and explain four objectives of teaching social studies and religious studies in primary schools in Kenya.

(4 marks)

Identify and explain seven sources of information for teaching social studies.

(14 marks)

Question Two

Describe the importance of learning resources in the teaching of social studies.

(10 marks)

Discuss the criteria for selection of learning resources.

(10 marks)

Question Three

Discuss the following teaching methods used in teaching social studies.
Imaginary visits
Role play

Base your answer on definition, four advantages and four disadvantages for each method. (10 marks)

Differentiate between assessment and evaluation and explain four purposes of assessment.

(10 marks)

Question Four

State five importance of a scheme of work and five importance of a lesson plan.

(10 marks)

Prepare a lesson plan in any of your teaching subjects for any of your classes.

(10 marks)

Question Five

Identify and explain seven problems encountered in teaching social studies and religious studies in primary schools.

(10 marks)

How can the above problems be solved.

(10 marks)






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