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Eap 201:Curriculum Development Question Paper

Eap 201:Curriculum Development

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
KITUI CAMPUS
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

EAP 201:CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT.
DATE:MONDAY 19TH JANUARY,2009 TIME:9.30AM-11.30AM

INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Answer ALL questions in SECTION A
2.Answer any TWO questions in SECTION B
3.Answers MUST be written in the answer booklets
4.Read and follow the other instructions on the answer booklet

SECTION A
1.(a)Define the following terms as used in curriculum studies.
(i)Foundation of curriculum
(ii)curriculum design
(iii)continuity
(iv)curriculum evaluation [4 marks]

(b)Give TWO differences between non-formal and informal curriculum [2 marks]

(c)State TWO functions of curriculum objectives [2 marks]

(d)Show TWO differences between Tyler's and Wheelers models of curriculum design [2
marks]

(e)Give TWO reasons why a curriculum must be tried before implementation [2 marks]

(f)Distinguish between formative and summative evaluation [2 marks]

(g)State TWO reasons why a curriculum must be maintained [2 marks]

(h)What are TWO qualities of a classroom teacher [2 marks]

(i)Give TWO reasons why in-service courses are important in curriculum practice.[2 marks]

(j)State TWO roles of the Director of Quality Assurance and Standard in Education [2
marks]

(k)Why is curriculum innovation indispensable [2 marks]

(l)Show TWO differences between the Perennialists and Progressivists Schools of
Thought.[2 marks]

(m)State TWO activities at the curriculum design stage [2 marks]

(n)State TWO reasons why students drop out of schools [2 marks]

SECTION B
2.(a)Examine the role of Psychological Foundation in curriculum development [20 marks]

3.(a)Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of subject-centred curriculum design. [14
marks]

(b)Show how the core-curriculum design is applied in secondary school curriculum in
Kenya. [6 marks]

4.Discuss THREE reasons why the society is an important source of curriculum objectives.[6
marks]

(b)Explain SEVEN stages of curriculum development process [14 marks]

5.(a)Explain FOUR criteria for judging the value of curriculum innovation [8 marks]

(b)Discuss SIX challenges to curriculum innovation in Kenya [12 marks]

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