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Educ 214: Educational Psychology Question Paper

Educ 214: Educational Psychology 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 214
UNIT TITLE : EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any four questions
Question One
Define the term learning.
(3 Marks)

Discuss the different types of learning.
(12 Marks)
Question Two
Describe the essential elements of learning. (15 Marks)
Question Three
What is educational psychology?
(3 Marks)

How will learning about educational psychology help you be a better teacher.
(12 Marks)
Question Four
Describe Howard Sandners theory of multitude intelligence.
(10 Marks)

Discuss how you will apply Howard Sandners theory in the classroom.
(5 Marks)
Question Five
Describe the major concepts of B.F Skinners Behavioral learning theory of operant conditioning.
(5 Marks)

Discuss the educational applications of operant conditioning principles.
(5 Marks)
Question Six
Distinguish between assimilation and accommodation.
(3 Marks)

Explain the four stages of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.
(12 Marks)
Question Seven
Define the term motivation.
(2 Marks)

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, give examples of each.
(3 Marks)

Discuss the five levels of Maslow’s theory of hierarchy of needs.
(10 Marks)
Question Eight
Describe the first five stages of psychosocial development according to Erikson.
(5 Marks)

Discuss five ways we can apply Erikson’s theory in the classroom.
(10 Marks)






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