📘 Access 10,000+ CBC Exams With Marking Schemes

Prepare your learners for success! Get CBC-aligned exams for Grades 1–9, PP1–PP2, Playgroup and High School - all with marking schemes.

Browse Exams

Instant download • Trusted by 100,000+ teachers • Updated weekly

Philosophy Of Education (Educ 110) Question Paper

Philosophy Of Education (Educ 110) 

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer ANY FOUR Questions

Question 1
a) Define the term “ Education” and explain its purpose and importance. (5marks)
b) Explain ANY THREE dimensions of education and apply them to educational situation. (10marks)

Question 2
a) Define the term “philosophy of Education.” (3marks)
b) What is epistemology? (2marks)
c) Explain different types of knowledge that are made distinct in epistemology. (10marks)

Question 3
Explain the contribution of the following educational philosophers to the field of education.
i) Plato (427-347) (5marks)
ii) John Dewey (1859-1952) (5marks)
iii) Maria Montessori (1870-1952) (5marks)

Question 4
Explain philosophical principles of realism and show how they can be applied in education process. (15marks)

Question 5
a) State THREE modern philosophies of education. (3marks)
b) Explain philosophical principles and educational implication of Reconstructionism.(12marks)

Question 6
a) Define the term “progressivism” in Education. (3marks)
b) State and describe THREE views expressed in progressivism. (12marks)






More Question Papers


Exams With Marking Schemes

End Term 3 Exams

Mid Term Exams

End Term 1 Exams

Opener Exams

Full Set Exams



Return to Question Papers