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Introduction To General Methods Question Paper

Introduction To General Methods

Course:Diploma In Early Childhood Development And Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENY ATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD STUDIES
ECD 015: INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL METHODS
DATE: Friday so" November 2007
TIME: 8.00 - 10 .00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A: (Answer at the questions in this section)
1. With examples, explain three principles of child development and learning. [6 marks]
2. Give two reasons why teacher-centered approach is not the best approach to use in ECE. [4 marks]
3. List two examples of open-ended questions that are appropriate in ECE. [2 marks]
4. Why is active listening important in teaching young children in ECE. [6 marks]
5. Briefly describe three characteristics of thematic and integrated learning. [6 marks]
6. Briefly explain how teachers should keep children alert and accountable throughout the learning process. [6 marks]

SECTION B: (40 MARKS) Answer any two questions in this section.
7. Draw a 40 min language preschool lesson plan using "water" as your theme. [20 marks]
8.
(a) Explain four strategies for motivating and sustaining children's attention in a preschool class. [8 marks]
(b) A preschool teacher uses physical punishment, harassment and ridiculing as he teachers in class. What do you think could be the effects of this behaviour to preschool children? [ 12 marks]
9.
(a)
Differentiate between assessment and evaluation. [4 marks]
(b)
Describe how you can carryout assessment of preschool children for a whole term in all aspects of development. [10 marks]
(c)
Explain why it's important to evaluate ECD programs. [6 marks]
10
Discuss how you can use each of the general objectives of early childhood education to promote children's holistic development. [20 marks]

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