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Sociology Of Education(Educ 112) Question Paper

Sociology Of Education(Educ 112)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any four questions in the answer booklet provided.
Question One
Define the following concepts:
(3 Marks)
Socialization.
Culture.
Social stratification.
Suggest how education impacts negatively onto the society.
(2 Marks)

Explain in detail the roles that any socialization agents play in the education of the young members of the Kenyan society.
(10 Marks)

Question Two
Briefly explain five factors that may affect a student’s ability in class.
(5 Marks)
"A school is a formal social organization." Discuss this statement.
(10 Marks)

Question Three
Give two reasons as to why teacher trainees need to study sociology of education.
(2 Marks)

Briefly explain any three methods of conducting social research.
(3 Marks)

Explain five factors behind the under-participation of women in education in Kenya.
(10 Marks)

Question Four
Explain the following sociological theories and indicate their application in education. (15 Marks)
Symbolic interactionism theory.
Structural functionalism theory.
Conflict theory.

Question Five
Briefly explain five main sources of issues addressed in sociology of education.
(5 Marks)
Discuss the contribution of the following educationist cum sociologists towards the development of sociology of education:
Emile Durkheim (1858 – 1917)
(5 Marks)
John Dewey (1859 – 1952)
(5 Marks)

Question Six
Briefly explain five fundamental effects of social stratification on education.
(5 Marks)

Critically discuss the major issues affecting the prestige of the teaching service in Kenya today.
(10 Marks)

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