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Curriculum Development Year 2011 Question Paper

Curriculum Development Year 2011

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

COURSE CODE: EDUC 121
COURSE TITLE: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
STREAM: SESSION III

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in section A and TWO questions in section B

PLEASE TURNOVER
SECTION A: (30 MARKS)
1. Define the term ‘education’ showing how it is an ‘end’ in itself and also the ‘means’ to
the end. (4 marks)
2. Give a broad definition of the term ‘curriculum’ and ‘education’? (2 marks)
3. Briefly explain the relationship between ‘curriculum’ and ‘education’? (2 marks)
4. With specific examples, explain three ways in which Curriculum is influenced by the
society. (3 marks)
5. Identify and briefly explain four main components of curriculum context. (4 marks)
6. Name and briefly explain four core functions of Kenya National Examination Council in
Curriculum evaluation. (4 marks)
7. Briefly explain five basic components of a well planned curriculum. (5 marks)
8. Briefly describe four main factors that affect curriculum development. (4 marks)
9. Briefly explain four major functions of Kenya Institute of Education in Curriculum
development. (4 marks)
SECTION B Answer only TWO questions from this Section. (40 MARKS)
10. a) As a curriculum expert, suggest and discuss five strategies that have to be followed in
order to manage a smooth and balanced change in a curriculum. (10 marks)
b) Explain in detail the five stages of curriculum development process. (10 marks)

11. No curriculum, however well planned, it may be, will compensate for the poor teacher,
examine the view by describing the four major patterns of curriculum designs?
(20 marks)
12. Describe in details how Kenya’s systems of Education practically use the term’s;
Formative and Summative Evaluation. To what extend have the systems succeeded or
failed in achieving national objectives of education? (20 marks)

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