Educational Psychology Question Paper

Educational Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION

EPS 205:
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

DATE: Thursday 9th October, 2008
TIME. 10.00p.m-12.00 Noon

INSTRUCTIONS
1.
This paper has two sections, ONE and Two.
2.
Answer all questions in Section ONE
3.
Answer any TWO questions in Section TWO

SECTION ONE (Compulsory)

1.
In what three ways is the knowledge of Educational Psychology of importance to teachers. (6marks)
2.
Explain three qualities of an effective teacher. (6marks)
3.
Explain four problems that teacher encounter in the teaching learning process. (4marks)
4.
Explain three conditions that are likely to demonstrate learners in a school setting (6marks)
5.
Describe four basic processes that are necessary for observational learning. (8marks)

SECTION TWO
Attempt Two questions
6.
i)
Explain how information is retained in working memory. (2marks)
ii)
Explain how the following factors facilitate learning
i)
Rehearsal
ii)
Meaningfulness
iii)
Mnemonic devices
iii)
Using relevant examples, explain Three methods of improving learners memory. (9marks)

7.
i)
Define the term attitudes.
ii)
Explain how you would use the following methods to change your learners negative attitudes towards your subject.
i)
Cognitive dissonance
ii)
Appeal to feelings
iii)
Persuasion
iii)
Explain how learners acquire attitudes through each of the following methods.
i)
Classical conditioning
ii)
Observational learning
iii)
Operant conditioning
(9marks)

8.
i)
Describe three characteristics of a well adjusted learner. (3marks)
ii)
Explain four ways in which the home can contribute to learners personality maladjustment.
iii)
Explain three school factors that promote personality adjustment.

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