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History Of Education Question Paper

History Of Education

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer question ONE and any other THREE questions
2. Question ONE is compulsory.

1. (a) Define ‘History of Education’. (2 mks)
(b) Briefly explain the importance of History of Education to a professional educator. (2 mks)
(c) Outline the role of history of education in teacher education. (4 mks)
(d) “Early man’s education was basically utilitarian”. Briefly comment on this statement.
(2 mks)
(e) State two aims of Greek education. (2 mks)
(f) Identify four particular kinds of church oriented schools that performed basic or
elementary educational functions during the medieval times. (4 mks)
(g) State two factors which contributed to the rise of universities during the medieval
period. (2 mks)
(h) What do you understand by the term ‘Renaissance’? (2 mks)
(i) Justify the claim that for quality education to be realized and sustained, the role and
quality of the teacher is critical. (3 mks)
(j) Give two criticisms labeled against the curriculum of the Koranic schools. (2 mks)
2. (a) Evaluate the contributions of the ancient Egyptians to the development of the theory
and practice of modern world education. (7 mks)
(b) Discuss any four educational ideas from ancient India which are relevant to modern
India. (8 mks)
3. (a) Identify and explain the three main educational objectives of Islamic education. (6 mks)
(b) Discuss the major features which distinguish Islamic education from the Western.
type of education. (9 mks)
4. (a) Discuss the contention that before the coming of Europeans to Africa, Africans had their
systems of education. (5 mks)
(b) Critically examine the inherent weaknesses of African indigenous education which makes
it inadequate for modern societal needs. (10 mks)
5. (a) Identify five objectives of teacher education in Kenya. (5 mks)
(b) Discuss the main professional challenges faced by teachers in Kenya. (10 mks)
6. (a) Examine the role of university education in Kenya. (5 mks)
(b) Discuss the challenges facing university education in Kenya. (10 mks)

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