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Philosphy Of Education Question Paper

Philosphy Of Education

Course:Postgraduate Diploma In Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2006

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION (SSP)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTGRADUATE
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
EFD/PG/2: PIDLOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
DATE: Wednesday 27th December, 2006
TIME: 8.30 a.m, -10.00 a.m,
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other two questions.
1.
Distinguish between the following terms:
(a)
Metaphysics and Epistemology [4 marks]
(b)
Analytic Method and Critical Method of Philosophy [4 marks]
(c)
General and Technical Philosophy [4 marks]
(d)
Knowledge and belief [4 marks]
(e)
Values and Ethics [4 marks]
2.
(a)
Explain any two normative ethical theories. [6 marks]
(b)
Show how a teacher in Kenya can apply the above normative ethical theories in the course of his/her duty. [9 marks]
3.
(a)
What is meant by philosophy of education? [5 marks]
(b)
Give at least five (5) reasons why you think that knowledge of Philosophy of education is important to a practising teacher in Kenya. [10 marks]
4.
(a)
Briefly explain any three theories of truth. [9 marks]
(b)
Show the implications of each of these theories to educational theory and practice. [6 marks]
5.
(a)
Discuss the concept of human consciousness as presented by Paulo Freire. [6 marks]
(b)
With examples from School practices, illustrate the fact that education is fundamentally a process of raising human consciousness. [9 marks]

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