Edu 221: Curriculum Development Question Paper
Edu 221: Curriculum Development
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: The Presbyterian University Of East Africa question papers
Exam Year:2014
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
CODE UNIT: EDU-221
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND TWO OTHER QUESTIONS.
KIKUYU CAMPUS: REGULAR
SECTION A.
1a. Define the following terms:
i) Education
ii) Curriculum
iii) Curriculum design. (3mks)
b) State any three functions of Education. (3mks)
c) Identify three sources of curriculum objectives. (3mks)
d) Briefly, state three dimensions of school curriculum. (3mks)
d) Show how education in Kenya promotes National Unity. (2mks)
e) Name three domains of objectives in curriculum. (3mks)
f) Outline three advantages of evaluation to students in schools. (3mks)
SECTION B. Answer any two questions.
2a. Using an illustration, discuss Tyler’s model of curriculum development. (10mks)
b) State five advantages of centralized curriculum pattern. (5mks)
c) Outline five advantages of learner-centred design. (5mks)
3a) Explain the role of the teacher in curriculum development process. (10mks)
b) Outline five strategies that contribute to successful implementation of the curriculum. (10mks)
4a) Explain five challenges hindering effective implementation of curriculum in Kenya. (10mks)
b) Outline the role of the following bodies:
i) Kenya Curriculum Development Institute (K.I.E)
ii) Kenya National Examination Council (K.N.E.C)
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