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Introduction To Reading Difficulties Question Paper

Introduction To Reading Difficulties

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
PSE 313: INTRODUCTION TO READING DIFFCULTIES

DATE: Wednesday 8th October, 2008

TIME: 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all the questions from Section ONE and any TWO from Section TWO.

SECTION ONE
1.
Explain the term reading disabilities. [1 mark]

2.
a)
What is dyslexia? [1 mark]
b)
Explain any two types of dyslexia. [3 marks]

3.
Explain how a teacher can use self-correcting instructional materials to help a child with reading difficulties. [3 marks]

4.
How is reading disabilities related to learning disabilities? [4 marks]

5.
a)
Name the two types of motivation. [2 marks]
b)
Explain how lack of motivation may lead to reading difficulties and vice versa. [6 marks]

6.
List any five symptoms of reading disabilities. [5 marks]

7.
Explain with an example how a teacher determines “independent level” of reading in child. [5 marks]

SECTION TWO – (40 MARKS)
8.
Describe any five possible causes of reading difficulties in school-going children. [20 marks]

9.
a)
Describe with examples the first four stages of reading development. [12 marks]
b)
Give any four reasons why all reading teachers must be well-informed on the stages of reading development. [8 marks]

10.
Professionals have identified several principles of diagnosing reading difficulties in children. Describe with examples any five of those principles. [20 marks]

11.
a)
Discuss the following remedial reading methods in details:
i)
Tape recorded textbooks
ii)
The fernald method
[12 marks]
b)
Explain with examples how you would assist a child who uses “finger pointing and lip moving” during oral reading. [8 marks]

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