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Edci 211:Curriculum Development Question Paper

Edci 211:Curriculum Development

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2016

EGERTON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
REGULAR-NJORO CAMPUS
FIRST SEMESTER 2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION(ARTS & SCIENCE)
EDCI211:CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
TIME:2HOURS
EXAMINATION SESSION:DECEMBER
YEAR:2016
INSTRUCTIONS
1.ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY TWO QUESTIONS
2.DO NOT WRITE ON THE QUESTION PAPER
QUESTION ONE
(a)
(I) Define the two terms'education'and 'curriculum'and briefly explain how they are related.(3marks)
(II) Suggest two reasons why curriculum development theory courses are taught to education students in universities and teacher training colleges.(3marks)
(b)
(I) State and explain two main features of non-formal education .(2marks)
(II) Identify two examples of non-formal learning experiences being practiced in schools in Kenya.(2marks)
(c)
(I) What do you under by the Historical foundation of curriculum.(2marks)
(II) Highlight four aspects of the present curriculum that have been drawn from the Historical foundation of curriculum.(4marks)
(d)Briefly explain the following expressions in the context of curriculum development.
(I) Situational analysis/Need Assessment(2marks)
(II) Teaching-learning materials element of the school of curriculum(2marks)
(III) Manpower resources of curriculum implementation(2marks)
(e) Explain the following sources of curriculum objectives.
(I) Learners(2marks)
(II) The society(2marks)
(III) Subject experts specialist(2marks)
(f) Identify three disadvantages of restricted approach as a strategy of curriculum change in secondary school curriculum.(3marks)
QUESTION TWO
(a) What is curriculum implementation.(1mark)
(b) Identify and explain two roles of each of the following institution s with regards to curriculum implementation at the school level.
(I) Parents(4marks)
(II) Universities(4marks)
(c) Discuss two roles teachers can play in each of the following stages of curriculum development process.
(I) Situational analysis(2marks)
(II) Piloting stage(2marks)
(III) Evaluation(2marks)
QUESTION THREE
(a) What is the importance of evaluating learners by teachers.(5marks)
(b) State and briefly explain three factors that influence curriculum change in Kenya.(6marks)
(c) Identify any five functions of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development(KICD).(5marks)
(d) Differentiate between formative and summative evaluations.(4marks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) Explain five reasons why learner-centred curriculum design pattern is ideal for teaching in secondary schools.(10marks)
(b) State and explain five characteristics of democratic approach of curriculum.(10marks)
QUESTION FIVE
(a) Identify and explain five factors to be considered when selecting and organizing curriculum content.(10maarks)
(b) Identify and explain five emerging issues in contemporary Kenya society that needs to be addressed by the school curriculum.(10marks)

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