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Efn/M/516: Research Methods In Philosophy Of Education Question Paper

Efn/M/516: Research Methods In Philosophy Of Education

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
EFN/M/516: RESEARCH METHODS IN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
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DATE: FRIDAY 30TH APRIL 2010

TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 5.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question 1 and ANY other Two Questions.

Q. 1 a)
Discuss in detail the following approaches to educational research:
i)
Critical
approach,
ii)
Rational
approach,
iii)
Speculative approach,
iv)
Phenomenological approach,
v)
Dialectical method.

b)
For each one of the above approaches, suggest the relevance and implications
in
educational
research.

Q. 2 The following are some aspects of the design and format of a research proposal:

i)
Statement of the problem
ii)
Research
objectives
iii)
theoretical / Conceptual framework
iv)
Literature review
v)
Sample selection and sample size.

Discuss what each entails and show why these aspects are important in a proposal or
a thesis.

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Q.3
Discuss the nature of data in a philosophical research.

Q.4
The critical approach is also referred to as socratic method in honour of the Greek

Philosopher "SOCRATES". Do you think that this is justified and why?

Q.5
You have been asked to undertake a research on why students do not want to

participate in active class discussions at the university.

Design a format showing:

a)
The
topic

b)
Background to the study

c)
Statement of the problem

d)
Objectives of the study and

e)
Data
collection

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