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Ecde 121: Child Growth And Development Question Paper

Ecde 121: Child Growth And Development

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood Education

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

MAIN CAMPUS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

ECDE 121: CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

STREAMS: B.ED (ECDE) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 11.30 A.M. – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

The exam is divided into two sections. Section A is compulsory and carries 30 marks while
Section B carries 40 marks. Choose two questions from Section B out of the given four.

SECTION A:

Q1. (a) Define the following terms as used in child growth and development.

1. Growth
2. Development
3. Prenatal
4. Conception
5. Object permanence [5 marks]

(b) Differentiate between growth and development. [3 marks]

(c) Describe briefly five aspects of child development. [5 marks]

(d) State briefly two hereditary and two environmental factors that influence growth and development. [4 marks]

(e) List the functions of pituitary gland. [4 marks]

(f) Examine the importance of early years. [5 marks]

(g) State 4 characteristics of play for young children. [4 marks]
Total Marks (30)

SECION B:

Answer any two questions.

Q2. Referring to the five aspects of child growth development, discuss the milestones of growth and development from birth – 2 years. [20 marks]

Q3. (a) Explain the 1st two stages in the Piagetian theory. [4 marks]

(b) Explain the concepts Idi, Ego and Super-Ego according to Sigmund Freud’s psychosexual theory. [9 marks]

(c) Citing examples, explain the 1st seven stages of Erik-Erikson’s theory of child development. [7 marks]

Q4. (a) Referring to the three trimesters discuss the birth process from conception to
expulsion of the baby. [15 marks]

(b) State the functions of placenta. [5 marks]

Q5. (a) As an ECDE specialist, what advice would you give parents to promote growth
and development of their children. [10 marks]

(b) What are the importance of play in holistic growth and development of children?
[7 marks]

(c) State three ways in which caregivers can promote children’s play. [3 marks]

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