Subject Methods (Music I) Question Paper
Subject Methods (Music I)
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ECT 317: SUBJECT METHODS (MUSIC I)
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DATE: WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 2009 TIME:8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.
1. a) There is need for a music teacher to demonstrate the practice of a musician
in his/her profession. Discuss this statement in light of developing “self
Reliance” in our students. (10 marks)
b) Outline two features that differentiate Idealism from Naturalism. What implications does each philosophy have in as far as music teaching is concerned. (10 marks)
c) In which two ways does the Principle of Distributed effort influence the
concept of “practice” in a given music task.
2. Explain how each of the following has influenced the growth of music today.
i) Guido d’ Arezzo
ii) The 17th – 18th Century Slave trade in Africa.
3. In which two ways can a prospective adjudicator be influenced by
“Ethnocentrism”.Explain with relevant examples how he/she can eliminate this attitude. (15 marks)
4. What do you understand by the following concepts in relation to music
appreciation. Give examples in each case.
a) Aesthetic experience
b) Enculturation
c) Socialization (15 marks)
5. Pragmatism asserts that emphasis in Education should be placed on the Method of
attaining knowledge rather than certification at the end of the learning process.
Explain the implication of this view, illustrating how applicable it is the Music
Education. (15 marks)
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