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Educ 326:Methods Of Teaching Physics April 2011 Question Paper

Educ 326:Methods Of Teaching Physics April 2011

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KABARAK UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: EDUC 326

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt ALL questions in section A and any other TWO in section B
SECTION A: AT TEMPT ALL QUESTIONS
QUESTION ONE
a) What is physics education? (1 mark)
b) State five objectives of teaching physics in secondary schools in Kenya (5 marks)
c) Describe the nature of physics (1 mark)
d) State five reasons for taking a course in methods of teaching physics (5 marks)
e) State and explain three emerging issues teachers are required to infuse where
appropriate within teaching physics. (3 marks)

QUESTION TWO
a) What is teaching? (1 mark)
b) State four qualities of a physics teacher (4 marks)
c) Differentiate the following
i. A general objective (2 marks)
ii. A specific objective
d) State five reasons for preparing a lesson plan (5 marks)
e) Explain why physics cannot be complete without practicals? (3 marks)

SECTION B: ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
a) State four functions of a syllabus (4 marks)
b) i) Explain the term scheme of work (1 mark)
ii) Outline the importance of scheme or work (4 marks)
iii) State four points to consider when making a scheme of work. (4 marks)
iv) Give four reasons why you think teachers revise scheme of work (2 marks)
c) State four factors which govern the teaching of physics (2 marks)
d) Describe the following parts of a physics lesson delivery. (3 marks)
i. Introduction
ii. Development
iii. Body

QUESTION FOUR (2 MARKS)
a) Lecture method of teaching is discouraged in physics. Explain three major parts that a
teacher has to note if it has to be used. (3marks)
b) Describe the following methods of teaching physics
i. Discussion
ii. Demonstration
iii. Class experiment
iv. Project
c) i) Draw and indicate all the columns of the physics scheme of work (3 marks)
ii) State the contents of the following (2 marks)
a. Concepts/skills
b. Activities
c. References
d. Remarks
d) Describe the following resources as used in the teaching of physics (4 marks)
i. Text books
ii. Chalkboard

QUESTION FIVE
a) Explain three functions of a test (3 marks)
b) State four activities which a teacher should spelt out immediately before starting the test
(2 marks)
c) Explain the importance of a table of specification (2 marks)
d) i) Write on the piaget five stages of cognitive development (10 marks)
ii) Outline three points on the implication of piaget’s theory of cognitive development in
teaching and learning process (3 marks)

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