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Foundations Of Science Education Question Paper

Foundations Of Science Education

Course:Master Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENY ATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
EDUCATION
ECT 523:FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
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DATE: Thursday, 29th November, 2007
TIME: 9.00 a.m. -12.00 noon
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions.
Q.l
Inductive and deductive thinking does overlap with Lokatosian research
programmes.
a)
Using science examples, briefly discuss the three philosophical
approaches.
b)
How do you see this overlap and particularly from a research point of
view.
c)
What are the core instruments in each of the three philosophers?
(23 marks)
Q.2
Evaluation and assessment are two words which often cause confusion in science
education (Rowntree D: 1982).
a)
Distinguish between evaluation and assessment.
b)
Discuss the contributions of antecedents and transactions in science
education to the quality of classroom assessment.
(23 marks)

Q.3
Heuristic methods of teaching are emphasized in Science Education. Using small
- group discussions as an example, discuss the following:
a)
The philosophical merits of small - group work when used among
learners.
b)
The challenges of arranging for small group work for science lessons in
developing countries.
(23 marks)
Q.4
For Kenya to realize the dream of being a middle level country by the year 2030,
there is a need to overhaul:
a)
the science curriculum
b)
the pedagogy in science
Give a critique of these assertions
(23 marks)
Q.5
A laboratory is a key resource for teaching science.
a)
Outline the key roles of a laboratory when teaching science.
b)
There are many small secondary schools in Africa which teach science
without a laboratory. Suggest alternative resources for such schools.
(23 marks)

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