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Ect 212: Curriculum Development Question Paper

Ect 212: Curriculum Development

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MASENO UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014

SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION WITH INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

(HOMA BAY CAMPUS)

ECT 212: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Date: 3rd December, 2013 Time: 4.30 - 6.30 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and any other TWO questions.

QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY)

(a) Define each of the following terms:

(i) Goals of education (2 marks)

(ii) Curriculum (2 marks)

(iii) Instructional objectives (2 marks)

(b) Briefly explain the three elements of a curriculum. (6 marks)

(c) State the four fundamental questions that, according to Tyler (1949), should guide the curriculum development process. (4 marks)

(d) (i) Distinguish between formal and non-formal dimensions of curriculum. (2 marks)

(ii) Give two examples of experiences falling within the informal dimension of curriculum. (2 marks)

(e) Give three reasons why curriculum is considered important in education. (3 marks)

(f) Marsh and Willis (2007) introduce three concepts in curriculum, namely: planned curriculum, enacted curriculum and experienced curriculum. Carefully explain these concepts. (6 marks)

(g) Explain why the term "extra-curricular" is not suitable for describing non- academic activities taking place outside the classroom. (l mark)

QUESTION TWO

(a) Name three philosophical schools of thought (or views) regarding the content to be taught in subject. (3 marks)

(b) Explain fully the characteristics of each philosophical thought you have named in (a). (17 marks)

QUESTION THREE

(a) What do you understand by learning experiences'? (2 marks)

(b) Discuss the criteria for selection of learning experiences. (18 marks)

QUESTION FOUR

The content selected must be appropriately organized to facilitate effective teaching and learning.

(a) Identify six factors to be considered in effective organization of content. (6 marks)

(b) Explain each of the six factors identified in (a). (14 marks)

QUESTION FIVE

(a) Trace the history of Kenya Institute of Education (now Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development) as curriculum development Center in Kenya. (8 marks)

(b) State six functions of Kenya Institute of education. (6 marks)

(c) Discuss three main constraints to curriculum developments (6 marks)

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