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Introduction And Development Of Special Needs Question Paper

Introduction And Development Of Special Needs

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP) – AUGUST SESSION
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION)
ESN/S 100: INTRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS
DATE: FRIDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2010 TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in Section One and any TWO questions in Section Two.

SECTION ON - 30 MARKS
1. a) What is the difference between special needs education and general
education? (2 marks)

b) Define the following terms:
i) Segregation
ii) Integration
iii) Inclusive education (3 marks)

2. Which was the first disability category to receive formal special education before 1900? (3 marks)

3. Describe three major developments in the history of special needs education in Kenya. (6 marks)

4. Give two known causes of mental retardation (2 marks)

5. Explain two possible disadvantage of labeling and classifying children with special needs. (2 marks)

6. Explain three major types of children with special needs in Kenya. (6 marks)

7. Describe two current intervention strategies in the education of learners with special needs. (4 marks)

8. Identify two organizations providing services for children with special needs in Kenya. (2 marks)

SECTION TWO - 40 MARKS

10. Why do most educators support the view that special needs education programs need to be individualized. (20 marks)

11. PL 94 -142 (1975, USA) introduced six crucial elements in special education. Identify and describe four provisions in this law that you would consider relevant to Kenyan situation today. (20 marks)

12. Describe learners with hearing impairment and indicate how they can be managed in an inclusive setting. (20 marks)

13. Explain the characteristics of the following two categories of special needs:
i) Children with visual impairment (10 marks)
ii) Gifted and talented children (10 marks)

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