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Eced 410:Theories Of Language Acqusition Question Paper

Eced 410:Theories Of Language Acqusition 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : ECED 410
UNIT TITLE : THEORIES OF LANGUAGE ACQUSITION
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions:

Answer any THREE questions.

Question One

Define the following terms:
Reading
Scaffolding

Zonal of proximal development (ZPO)

(6mks)

Explain what is meant by the word "communication loop" according to language acquisition support system by Brunner.

(4mks)

Name five activities an ECED teacher can use in scaffolding children to develop the language skills.

(10mks)

Question Two
Discuss the criteria a teacher in ECED can use in selecting teaching/learning materials for language skills. (20mks)

Question Three

Define the following terms
Language
Communication

Theory.

(6mks)

State two activities an ECED teacher would use to enhance language skills.

(4mks)

Highlight five activities an ECED teacher can use to enhance reading skills.

(10mks)

Question Four
Discuss the stages in language development in ECED. (20mks)

Question Five

Define the following terms
Listening
Symbol

LAD

(6mks)

Discuss briefly four factors that influence reading skills in ECED. (8mks)
State three methods on ECED teacher can use in teaching reading skill.






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