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Ect 335: Special Methods Of Teaching Physics Question Paper
Ect 335: Special Methods Of Teaching Physics
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Maseno University question papers
Exam Year:2014
MASENO UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) WITH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(MAIN CAMPUS)
ECT 335: SPECIAL METHODS OF TEACHING PHYSICS
Date: 8th April, 2014 Time: 8.30 — 10145 a.m
INSTRUCTIONS:
.Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions,
.Question one has 30 marks and all other questions carry 20 marks each.
MASENO UNIVERSITY ISO 9001 :2008 CERTIFIED
QUESTION ONE
(a) (i) Explain the concepts of inductive and deductive approaches in teaching Physics. (2 marks)
(ii)State two limitations of inductive and deductive approaches as argued by Karl Popper (1934). (2 mark)
(b) Define the following terms used in relation to emerging issues in education
(i) integration (ii) infusion. (2 marks)
(c) State two limitations of demonstration as a method of teaching Physics. (2 marks)
(d) Inadequacy of teaching-learning resources is one of the major challenges of teaching. Explain three other major challenges associated with the teaching of Physics in schools. (6 marks)
(e) Improvisation is one remedy for inadequate teaching and learning resources in Physics, explain any four aspects of improvisation, giving a suitable example in each case. (8 marks)
(f) Identify the major risks associated with each of the following materials in a school Physics laboratory and explain how such risks can be minimized.
(i) Dry cells (ii) helical springs (iii) laboratory gas (iv) switches for
operating mains electricity, (8 marks)
QUESTION Two
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each of the following methods of teaching Physics,
(a) Experiment (10 marks)
(b) Group discussion (10 marks)
QUESTION THREE
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the following theories of learning when applied in the teaching and learning of Physics.
(a) Empiricism (10 marks)
(b) Constructivism. (10 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) State three objectives of teaching Physics in secondary schools. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the rationale for teaching Physics in secondary schools. (8 marks)
(c) One of the goals of education in Kenya is to use the acquired knowledge in the conservation and management of environment. Explain how this goal may be translated into a secondary school Physics lesson. (9 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
A teacher wishes to design a lesson aimed at achieving the following specific objectives in a Form I class,
Objectives
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: (a) experimentally determine the density of regular solids, and (b) solve numerical problems on density of regular solids.
(a) Identify the pre-requisite knowledge and skills for this lessons (4 marks)
(b) List the essential apparatus that would be required for this lesson (3 marks)
(c) Design a suitable lesson plan that would help in achieving these objectives. (10 marks)
(d) Explain any precautions that should be taken during the lesson (3 marks)
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