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Curriculum Development Session I Question Paper

Curriculum Development Session I

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. THE EXAMINATION CONSISTS OF SECTION A AND SECTION B
2. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND B IN THE SEQUENCE GIVEN

SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. a) Describe the following terms as used in curriculum studies. (10mks)
i. Curriculum
ii. Horizontal coverage
iii. Curriculum balance.
iv. Co-curriculum
v. Essentialism
vi. Broad-fields curriculum.
vii. Curriculum change.
viii. NACECE
ix. Curriculum design
x. Realism.

b) What is the difference between the following terms? (10mks)

i. Curriculum diversification and curriculum democratization.
ii. Philosophers referred to as progressivists and perenialists.
iii. Scope and relevance in learning experiences.
iv. Reflective and summative evaluation.
v. Subject and course panel

2. a) Describe the functions of four agents involved in curriculum innovation. (2mks)
b) Use two examples that a curriculum is influenced by the society. (2mks)
c) Outline the strategies that should be followed when implementing a new change in the
curriculum. (2mks)
d) Briefly explain the two main objectives of the Ominde and Mackay Commissions.
(4mks)
3. a) Using diagram, illustrate the difference between Taba’s and Kerr’s model of
curriculum design. (3mks)
b) Suggest two factors that affect curriculum development. (2mks)
c) Describe three foundations of curriculum development. (3mks)
d) Currently the KIE has four major constituent bodies-list them. (2mks)

SECTION B - 30 MARKS (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS)
4. a) Describe in details the stages of curriculum development. (10mks)
b) Briefly explain the history of KIE with special reference to important events that took
Place in 1957, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1968. (10mks)
c) Which 10 important criteria/principles could guide you in selecting learning
experiences. (10mks)

Curriculum Development Session I Question Paper

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