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Educ 213:Sociology Of Education August 2010 Question Paper

Educ 213:Sociology Of Education August 2010

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: EDUC 213

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer THREE Questions
2. Question ONE is compulsory

SECTION ONE (30Mrks)
1. Define the following terms (4Mrks)
(a) Sociology of education
(b) Social stratification
(c) Social change
(d) Sociological theory
b) Examine the assumptions of the Conflict Theory (6Mrks)
What implications does the Conflict Theory have on education? (5Mrks)
d) Discuss the Contributions of John Dewey to the development of sociology of education (6Mrks)
e) How does the Open Systems theory explain social change? (6Mrks)
f) Identify two types of culture (3Mrks)

SECTION TWO
2. The following are issues related to education or schooling. For each one selects an appropriate
Sociological theory and explain the issue, using the theory.
(a) Students obey rules and regulations in school (7Mrks)
(b) Students go on strike alleging high handedness by the school administration (7Mrks)
(c) A student becomes withdrawn and academic performance deteriorates on being constantly
referred to as ‘crook’ (6Mrks)

3. (a) Analyse how social stratification affects achievement in education opportunity. Give relevant
examples. (10Mrks)
(b) Basing your answer on observation you have made in your class, explain the deviant acts the
Students depict using Robert Merton’s Strain Theory. Give relevant examples. (10Mrks)

4. (a) ‘Crime is very useful in the society’. Justify this statement (5Mrks)
(b) Examine the causes of social change (5Mrks)
(c) The teacher has an important place both in the school and in the society. Discuss this statement
giving relevant examples. (10Mrks)

Educ 213:Sociology Of Education August 2010 Question Paper

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