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Introduction To Exceptional Children Question Paper

Introduction To Exceptional Children

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMMES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
PSE 100: INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER 2008 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions in Section one and any TWO in Section Two.

SECTION ONE (30 marks)

1.
What are characteristics of a learner with down syndrome? (2 marks)

2.
Explain the following terms with relevant examples.
(a)
Exceptional children
(3 marks)
(b)
Handicapping condition
(3 marks)
(c)
A disability
(3 marks)
(d)
Impulsivity
(3 marks)

3.
Identify any two diseases which would cause impairment to any two major sensory organs before or after birth. State possible prevention measures or treatment. (4 marks)

4.
Explain three possible causes of emotional and behaviour disorders. (6 marks)

5.
Distinguish between inter-individual differences and intra-individual differences giving relevant examples (6 marks)

SECTION TWO (40 marks)

6.
Explain with relevant examples any five characteristics of learners with learning disabilities. (20 marks)

7.
(a)
What would you look for in trying to identify a child with hearing impairment. (8 marks)
(b)
Explain how blood incompatibility, can cause a disability and how it can be prevented in future births. (12 marks)

8.
(a)
Describe learners with physical disabilities citing different groups of children with physical disabilities. (10 marks)
(b)
Explain one major cause of physical disabilities and how it can be prevented. (10 marks)

9.
Describe a learner with any multiple disability you know; citing the characteristics of the learner as related to the disability you know. What are the major causes and what are possible preventive measures. (20 marks)

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