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Educ 413 Question Paper

Educ 413

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

COURSE CODE: EDUC 413
COURSE TITLE: ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION AND PLANNING
STREAM: Y4S1

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

1. (a) Citing examples explain the following terms as used in Education:
(i) Social cost (2Mrks)
(ii) Private cost (2Mrks)
(iii) Economic development (2Mrks)
(iv) Social demand for Education (2Mrks)
(v) Education planning (2Mrks)
(b) Briefly explain four types of efficiencies in education. (6Mrks)
(c) Explain why it is necessary to plan for education (4Mrks)
(d) Outline four methods fore casting manpower used in education planning. (4Mrks)
(e) In the recent budget the government allocated a lions share to the education
sector despite public and donor out cry on misappropriate of funds allocated to the
sector in the previous year. Give reasons why it is necessary for the continued heavy
investment in education. (6Mrks)

2. (a) Education is a key player to the economic growth and development. Discuss ways in which
education contributes to economic development. (10Mrks)
(b) The Cost Benefit Analysis Approach to education planning is ideal both for the public
and individuals who would like to invest in education. This has greatly influence both
individual and public decision making. Explain the benefits accruing from adopting this
approach. (10Mrks)
3. (a) Gender equalization is the core function of all institutions across the world today. To
achieve the goal both the government and international organizations have channeled a lot
of resources towards programs aiming at enhancing girl child’s accessibility to education.
What are the likely benefits of educating the girl child? (10Mrks)
(b) Highlight policy measures to be put in place by education planners to avert the problem of
educated unemployment in Kenya. (10Mrks)

4. (a) Identify and explain five factors affecting the transition from primary to secondary
education in Kenya despite the introduction of freed day secondary education. (10Mrks)
(b) Citing examples explain the extent of political interference to the education planning
In Kenya. (10Mrks)
5. (a) Describe the measures to be put in place at school level in order to achieve internal
efficiency. (10Mrks)
(b) Describe five ways that can be established by education planners to enhance transition
from primary to secondary in Kenya. (10Mrks)

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