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Ece 103: Overview Of Child Development (Early, Middle And Late Childhood) Question Paper

Ece 103: Overview Of Child Development (Early, Middle And Late Childhood)

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

ECE 103: OVERVIEW OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT (EARLY, MIDDLE AND
LATE CHILDHOOD)

DATE: Thursday 2nd April 2009

TIME: 2.00pm-4.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions in Section A and any two in Section B

SECTION A (30MARKS)

1.
Using relevant examples briefly explain what influences human growth and
development.[5marks]

2.
Using appropriate examples differentiate primary sex characteristics and
secondary sex characteristics of the child.[5marks]

3.
a)
Define the terms hyperactive and hypoactive.

[2marks]

b)
Describe any two characteristics of hyperactive and hypoactive children
[4marks]

4.
Describe the importance of physical exercise in children and expectant mothers.
[5marks]

5.
According to Piaget what are the main features in children’s mental development?
[5marks]

6.
Explain the functions of each of the four lobes found in each half of the brain.[4marks]
SECTION B (40MARKS)

7.
a)
Describe the characteristics of a pre-school child according to Piaget’s
theory.[8marks]
b)
Discuss three implications of the above characteristics for each of the
following
i)
Pre-school teacher

ii)
Parents
[12marks]

8.
Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and development but has also been
described as a period of storm and stress. As a good educator, what would you
share with teachers and parents regarding this age group in order to ensure
satisfactory all round training to these children.[20marks]

9.
a)
Explain how children go through the process of gender identification and
sex role development.[12marks]

b)
Discuss Brunner’s theory of cognitive development.
[8marks]

10.
Citing relevant examples, discuss the ways in which cognitive development
theories contribute to early childhood
education.
[20marks]

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