Pre-School Education For Exceptional Children Question Paper

Pre-School Education For Exceptional Children

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAM
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
PSE 201: PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

DATE: THURSDAY, 28TH AUGUST 2008
TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.

SECTION 1 – (30 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Explain the benefits of “play” towards children’s’ growth and development in our society today. [6 marks]

2.
In your own view, how would a teacher organize and implement play for children’s participation at pre-school? [6 marks]

3.
Describe major aspects of growth, development and learning among children at school. [6 marks]

4.
How does language set perimeters for cognitive and social achievements of children at pre-school? [6 marks]

5.
Explain issues of relevance on the protection of children as young citizens. [6 marks]

SECTION 2 – (40 MARKS)
Answer any 2 questions.
6.
Meeting children’s needs and fostering development is inevitable. Discuss. [20 marks]

7.
Describe any 5 major concepts that teachers need to develop while teaching and learning mathematics.
(a)
Identify any two early childhood educators and analyse their contributions towards early childhood education. [12 marks]
(b)
How relevant is their teachings and the educational practices in Kenya today? [8 marks]