Edf 111: Philosophy Of Education Question Paper
Edf 111: Philosophy Of Education
Course: Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Rongo University question papers
Exam Year:2018
RONGO UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - ACADEMICS AND STUDENTS AFFAIRS
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR
DEGREE
IN
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
COURSE CODE:EDF 111
COURSE TITLE:PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
DATE:7/8/2018 TIME:9:00AM-12:00PM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
. Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
. Do not write on the question paper
. Marks are shown at the end of each question
. Show workings in the answer booklet for award of full marks
. Mobile phones are not allowed in the examination venue
. Each question should begin on a fresh page
. Duration 3 hours
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2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE:EDF 111
COURSE TITLE:PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
DURATION 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
QUESTION ONE
a) Define the term philosophy.(5mks)
b) Briefly explain what is meant by the term Philosophy of Education. (5mks)
c) Critically assess why Kenya should have a well-defined Philosophy of Education. (20mks)
QUESTION TWO
a) State the four philosophical activities. (4mks)
b) Discus the Philosophical Methods of enquiry showing their relevance to teaching and learning. (20mks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Define the term creativity as used in philosophy. (4mks)
b) With relevant examples explain how creativity is linked to education within the broader sense of humanising the world. (16mks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Define the term Education. (2mks)
b) Name 4 dimensions of the concept of Education. (3mks)
c) Name three sources of knowledge. (3mks)
d) Explain the 3 conditions of knowledge? (12mks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Explain the difference between Teleological and Deontological theories of obligation. (4mks)
b) With, relevant examples from the education environment, explain how Teleological and Deontological theories of obligation help in making decisions on moral issues. (16mks)
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