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Introduction To Learning Disabilities Question Paper

Introduction To Learning Disabilities

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SPECIAL EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF
EDUCATION
PSE 112: INTRODUCTION
TO LEARNING DISABILITIES
DATE: MONDAY, 7TH JANUARY 2008
TIME: 3.30 P.M. 5.30 P.M.
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This paper has two sections. Answer ALL questions in section I and any 2from section 2.
SECTION ONE
Answer all questions - 30 marks
1.
Differentiate between the characteristics of children with learning disabilities at primary school and secondary levels. [4 marks]
2.
Explain with examples any four parental reactions after the diagnosis of their child as having learning disabilities. [6 marks]
3.
Explain with examples the roles of social workers and language specialists field oflearning disabilities [6 marks]
4.
State any two advices you would give to a parent of a child with learning disabilities who is seeking for information on inclusive education. [4 marks]
5.
In your opinion why is learning disabilities referred to a "heterogeneous group disorders"? Give examples. [4 marks]
6.
Explain the process of identifying a child with learning disabilities. [6 marks]

SECTIONlWO
Answer any two questions. Each question is allocated 20 marks.
7.
Describe any three possible known causes oflearning disabilities. How can each be prevented? [20 marks]
8.
(a) Describe the two major categories of children with learning disabilities. [13 marks]
(b) What are the seven (7) basic areas a teacher should be concerned with when looking fur severe discrepancy between achievement and the intellectual ability in children with learning disabilities? [7 marks]
9.
Discuss the transition phase (1960-1980)-in the historical development of learning disabilities field and show its impact to the transition phase that followed. [20 marks]
10.
Discuss the characteristics of children with learning disabilities with implications for learning. [20 marks]

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