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Edu 121: Philosophy Of Education Question Paper

Edu 121: Philosophy Of Education

Course:Department Of Curriculum & Instructions

Institution: Mount Kenya University question papers

Exam Year:2012

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011 / 2012
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONS REGULAR

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE IN SECTION A AND ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN SECTION B.

SECTION A:

1. a). Explain the meaning of the following terms: (10 marks)

¡). Philosophy of education

¡¡). Methods of philosophy

¡¡¡). Technical philosophy

¡v). General philosophy

v). Metaphysics

b). Describe five reasons why a teacher needs to study philosophy of education. (10 marks)

c). Explain the difficulties faced when trying to explain the concept of education. (5 marks)

d). Discuss existentialism school of though in relation to three components. (5 marks)

SECTION B:

2. Explain five characteristics which makes human beings different from other creatures. (20 marks)

3. Explain the meaning of the concept of education as stipulated by R . S Peters. (20 marks)

4. Describe the four issues addressed by metaphysics. (20 marks)

5. Briefly explain any three theories of truth clearly illustrating why its important for a teacher to understand them. (20 marks)

Edu 121: Philosophy Of Education Question Paper

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