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Pac/M/522: Curriculum Design Question Paper

Pac/M/522: Curriculum Design

Course:Master Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION

PAC/M/522: CURRICULUM DESIGN
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DATE: FRIDAY 30TH APRIL 2010

TIME: 9.00 A.M.. – 12.00 NOON

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question 1 and any other TWO Questions. Follow ALL the Instructions to
candidates provided on the University Answer Book.

Q. 1. a)
Explain how a comprehensive definition of curriculum includes its design. (2 marks)

b)
Differentiate curriculum design and implementation.

(2 marks)
c)
Describe two characteristics of instructional objectives.(2 marks)
d)
Describe two screens for educational objectives. (2 marks)
e)
Distinguish
between psychomotor and Affective domains. (2 marks)
f) Explain the relationship between learning experience and content. (2 marks)

g)
Explain the terms micro and macro sequencing. (2 marks)

h)
Describe the ‘spiral approach’ to developing a syllabus. (2 marks)

i)
Explain two classification of knowledge according to Phoenix (1964) (2 marks)

j)
Explain the term ‘broadfields curriculum design’ (2 marks)

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Q.2 Ralph Tyler’s (1949) curriculum design model has dominated curriculum development process in Kenya. Examine the view in relation to secondary Education.25 MARKS

Q. 3 Describe the principles for selecting and organizing curriculum content. (25 marks)

Q. 4 A curriculum that does not prepare the youth for employment is a failed design. Assess the view in relation to the structure and content of secondary Education in Kenya. (25 marks)

Q. 5 Evaluate the success of learner-centered curriculum design in Kenya. (25 marks)
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