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Educ 422: Adult And Continuing Education Question Paper

Educ 422: Adult And Continuing Education

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE (compulsory) and any other TWO questions

1. (a) Distinguish the difference between “pedagogy” and “andragogy” (2marks)
(b) Discuss five characteristics of adult learners (8marks)
(c) Discuss participation in Adult Education according to the following theories:
i) Need Hierarchy theory
ii) Reference Group theory (4mks)
(d) Discuss reasons for individuals who are less likely to participated in Adult
Education. (4marks)
(e) Discuss the concept and aims of Adult Education (6mks)
(f) Discuss briefly how one can create positive ways of teaching adults (6mks)

2.(a) Discuss the differences/similarities between the following programmes:
(i) Empowerment through adult education
(ii) Gender and adult education
(iii)Adult education and development ( 6 mks)
(b) Define community development and show why adult education is necessary
for its achievement. (10mks)
(c) Show how the following actors have contributed to community development
in Kenya:
(i) The State/Government (2mks)
(ii) Non Governmental Organizations (CBOs & NGOs) (2mks)

3. (a) What is globalization? (2mks)
(b) How can adult education be enhanced in Kenya to ensure that the country
benefits from globalization. (8mks)
(c) What are some features of globalization which are now common in Africa (5 mks)
(d) Examine the problems that hinder Africa from active participation in globalization.
(5mks)

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4. (a) Adult Education is life- long learning and should be accessible to all. Explain
what obstacles to learning affect women more than men. (6mks)
(b) How can women be helped to improve their participation in adult education
(4mks)
(c) The Government uses adult education/learning in its development initiatives and
social programmes. List ways in which adult education/learning contribute. (5mks)
(d) There are several areas which need effective policies as regards to Adult and
continuing Education. Discuss (5mks)

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