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History Teaching Method Question Paper

History Teaching Method

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE

EDUC 331: HISTORY TEACHING METHODS
DAY: THURSDAY

DATE: 08/11/2011
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.

STREAM: Y3S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer Question 1 and any other Two
2. Answer all questions in the booklet provided
3. Start new question on a new page.

QUESTION ONE (1) (COMPULSORY)
(a) Explain the following terms

(i) History (1 mark)
(ii) Government (1 mark)

(b) Discuss the objectives of teaching History and government in secondary schools in
Kenya?(5 marks)

(c) State six (6) significance of a scheme of work to a history teacher.(6 marks)

(d) Examine Four (4) advantages of field based study to a history student.(8 marks)

(e) Evaluate the qualities a history and government teacher should look for in a form two class history text book?(4 marks)

(f) Assess the methods of evaluation a history and government teacher can employ in class.(4 marks)

(g) What do you understand by the term “Resource based learning” in history and government.(1 mark)

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QUESTION TWO (2)
(a) Elaborate on any five factors a history and government teacher should consider when
writing history and government schemes of work.(10 marks)

(b) Discuss the reasons for teaching history and government in Kenyan Secondary schools in Kenya.(10 marks)

QUESTION THREE (3)

(a) Examine the importance of a syllabus to a history and government teacher. (5 marks)

(b) Explain how the teaching and learning of history and government enhance the following

national goals of education?(10 marks)
(i) To foster nationalism, patriotism and promote national unity.
(ii) To promote social equality and responsibility.

(c) Explain five merits of using assignment method in history and government. (5 marks)

QUESTION FOUR (4)
(a) Discuss any Four skills of teaching History and government.(8 marks)

(b) Justify the importance of a lesson plan to a history and government teacher. (6 marks)

(c) Discuss three merits and three demerits of dramatization method when used during the
teaching and learning of history and government.(6 marks)

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