Sociology Of Education Question Paper

Sociology Of Education

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
KITUI CAMPUS
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF EDUCATION
EFN 204: SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION

DATE: MONDAY 30TH MARCH 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer
THREE questions only.

1.
(a)
Define the term Sociology of Education. (3 marks)
(b)
Discuss the meaning and the role of sociology of education to a practising teacher. (21 marks)

2.
(a)
What is meant by the term sociological theory. (2 marks)
(b)
What do you understand by structural functionalism theory? (3 marks)
(c)
Identify at least three of its tenets and implications on education. (18 marks)

3.
(a)
Define the term socialization. (2 marks)
(b)
Identify and discuss at least five agents of socialization. (10 marks)
(c)
Show how socialization could be used to enhance teaching and learning in schools. (11 marks)

4.
(a)
What is “Social Stratification?” (2 marks)
(b)
Show with relevant examples how Socio-Economic status could affect education in a developing world. (21 marks)

5.
(a)
Differentiate the terms “gender” and sex …. (3 marks)
(b)
Discuss at least four (4) gender issues that could influence or affect education in Kenya. (10 marks)
(c)
Show with relevant examples how schools could be used to achieve gender equality in society. (10 marks)