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Gender Studies In Education 2008 Question Paper

Gender Studies In Education 2008

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2008

COURSE CODE: EDUC 315
COURSE TITLE: GENDER STUDIES IN EDUCATION

INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND TWO QUESTIONS FROM
SECTION B

SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (30 Marks)
1. Explain the term ‘Gender’ showing how it is important to use language that includes both
men and women equally in our speech and literature. (1 Mk)
2. Briefly discuss the significance of Gender studies in Education to a practicing teacher.
(2 Mks)
3. By illustrating the possible causes of gender inequality in education define the term ‘Gender
equity’. (3 Mks)
4. Briefly discuss five major factors that contributes to low participation of girls in formal
education.
(5 Mks)
5. Identify and explain three reasons that explain why the boy-child performs better in science
subjects than the girl-child. (3 Mks)
6. In your own opinion and what you have learnt in this course, briefly discuss five possible
challenges a female head teacher face as a school manager (5 Mks)
7. Critically explain five factors which a practicing teacher can use to motivate and promote
self-esteem among boys and girls in school (5 Mks)
8) Explain briefly four ways in which the Kenya government can enhance high enrolment in
schools. (4 Mks)
9) With specific examples, explain how gender stereotyping in school textbook is manifested.
(2 Mks)
SECTION B: ANSWER ONLY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION (40Marks)
10. a) Identify and discuss in detail, the remedies that can bring about change of attitude
towards the education of girl-child and especially by school management
(10 Mks)
b) Citing examples, Show how the gender bias teaching style and socialization role of
teachers has impacted negatively on the girl-child education) (10 Mks)
11. Discuss in detail the traditional sex roles in Africa before the new patterns of socio-
economic developments emerged. (20 Mks)
12. Critically discuss how gender bias is manifested in Kenyan School Curriculum?
(20 Mks)

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