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Ect 202 Instructional Methods - 2009 Question Paper
Ect 202 Instructional Methods - 2009
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION
ECT 202:
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
DATE: Wednesday, 30th December, 2009
TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any TWO questions.
Q.1
a)
Explain the role of the syllabus in teaching any of the subjects in the secondary school curriculum. (4 marks)
b)
Briefly discuss any three methods of sustaining students’ attention in class. (6 marks)
c)
i)
State four main components of a system (2 marks)
ii)
Some secondary schools in Kenya are always among the top schools in KCSE performance. Briefly discuss to what extent this can be attributed to their respective system elements (8 marks)
d)
i)
Distinguish between testing and evaluation (4 marks)
ii)
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of essays as a means of evaluation at secondary school level. (6 marks)
Q.2
a)
What is the basic difference between Heuristic Strategy and Inductive approach to teaching and Learning? (4 marks)
b)
State and explain one merit and one limitation of the Heuristic Approach in education. (4 marks)
c)
With reference to a named subject briefly explain how you would use the following methods in teaching/learning at secondary school level.
i)
Demonstration
ii)
Use of Resource Person
(12 marks)
Q.3
a)
Explain the difference(s) between course and instructional objectives as used in teaching.
(4 marks)
b)
List four conditions that a good instructional objective should fulfill. (4 marks)
c)
i)
In teaching, a classroom teacher must present the lesson so as to meet at least three domains of knowledge. Identify three domains of knowledge and discuss each one of them giving relevant examples for each domain (6 marks)
ii)
Why must a classroom teacher strive to achieve the three domains of knowledge? (6 marks)
Q.4
This question refers to the lesson plan attached.
a)
Give two advantages for writing and using a Lesson Plan when teaching. (4 marks)
b)
One of the objectives given in the attached Lesson Plan is not behavioural in the way it is written.
i)
identify the objective
ii)
Rewrite this objective to make it behavioural.
(4 marks)
c)
Justify the method( s) the teacher used in the lesson (4 marks)
d)
An important resource was used and labeled a. What resource could this have been? (2 marks)
e)
The teacher concluded the lesson by summarizing the main points in the lesson. What else could have been included under conclusion? (2 marks)
f)
Explain the relationships between a Lesson Plan and a Scheme of Work. (4 marks)
Q.5
a)
State and explain two communication teacher – centred weaknesses that can act as barriers to effective classroom communication. (6 marks)
b)
Suggest an appropriate remedy for each of the stated weakness. (4 marks)
c)
Briefly discuss the following concepts in the communication process in relation to classroom interaction.
i)
Source
ii)
Audience
iii)
Feedback
(10 marks)
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