Get premium membership and access revision papers, questions with answers as well as video lessons.

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

Cre Special Subject Methods(Educ 324)

English Special Subject Methods(Educ 327)

Sociology Of Education(Educ 112)

Sociology Of Education B(Educ 112)

Introduction To Educational Psychology(Educ 213)

Educational Psychology(Educ 214)

Educational Psychology C(Educ 214)

Education Psychology (Educ 214)

Curriculum Design And Development(Educ 300)

Curriculum Design And Development B(Educ 300)

Christian Religion Education Special Methods (Educ 304)

General Teaching Methods (Educ 305)

General Teaching Methods B(Educ 305)

Education And Technology (Educ 306)

Research Methods(Educ 310)

Business Studies Special Subject Methods (Educ 322)

Cre Special Subject Methods (Educ 324)

English Special Subject Methods 2 (Educ 327)

English Special Subject Methods(Educ 327)

Geography Special Subject Method (Educ 329)

History Special Subject Methods B(Educ 330)

Language Education Special Methods(Educ 332)

Early Childhood Education Special Subjects Methods (Educ 338)

Social Studies Special Methods(Educ 340)

Educational Tests

Economics Of Education And Planning(Educ 411)

Economics Of Education (Educ 411)

Exceptional Learners (Educ 413)

Education Management And Leadership(Educ 415)

Education Leadership And Management (Educ 415)

Comparative Education(Educ 416)

Biology Special Subject Methods(Edcu 321)

Sociology Of Education(Educ 112)

Education Psychology (Educ 214)

Educational Psychology (Educ 214)

Curriculum Design

Curriculum Design And Development(Educ 300)

Educational Technology (Educ 306)

Educational Technology B(Educ 306)

Agriculture Special Subject Methods(Educ 320)

Chemistry Special Subject Methods(Educ 323)

English Special Subject Methods(Educ 327)

Early Childhood Education Special Subject Method(Educ 328)

Geography Special Methods(Educ 329)

Mbinu Za Kufunzia Kiswahil (Educ 331)

Language Special Subject Methods (Educ 332)

Mathematics Special Subject Method (Educ 333)

Computer Special Subject Methods(Educ 342) (Educ 325)

Education Tests And Measurement (Educ 405)

Economics Of Education And Planning(Educ 411)

Popular Exams

Return to Question Papers

Quick Links