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Eps 205 Educational Psychology Question Paper

Eps 205 Educational Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS
1.
This paper has four questions.
2.
Question 1 (ONE) is compulsory
3.
Answer any TWO other questions.
1. a) Explain two reasons why a teacher trainee should study Educational Psychology.(4marks)

b) Explain two ways in which insightful learning can be applied in a classroom situation.(4 marks)

c)Using relevant classroom examples explain two factors which influence learning.(4marks)
d)Using relevant classroom examples, distinguish between the following pairs of terms.(4marks)
i)Positive transfer and negative transfer
ii)Guidance and counseling.
e)With classroom examples, give two ways of effective use of punishment.(4 marks)
f)Using cognitive dissonance, explain how a teacher would change negative attitude towards learning.(4marks)
g)Explain how a teacher can be a source of personality maladjustment in a classroom.(6 marks)
Q.2a)Explain the concept of motivation in learners.(3 marks)
b)Explain how a teacher would utilize the following motives to promote learning.
i)Affiliate emotive
ii)Prestige motive
iii)Achievement motive.(9marks)
c)Explain why feedback is necessary in a teaching learning process. (8 marks)
Q.3a)Explain the concept of classroom management.(2 marks)
b)Explain four ways in which personality maladjustment affects learning.(8 marks)
c)
Explain how the following techniques may be used to modify behaviour.
i)Extinction
iii)contracting
iv) Token Economy
v)Preventive discipline
Q.4a)Explain the term exceptional child.(2marks)
b)Explain four characteristics of each of the following areas of unexceptionably.
i)Gifted and talented.
ii)Hearing impaired.(8marks)
c)Discuss five services that are available to cater for the needs of the exceptional child in Kenya.(10marks)

Eps 205 Educational Psychology Question Paper

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