Overview Of Child Developmentt (Early Middle And Late Childhood) Question Paper

Overview Of Child Developmentt (Early Middle And Late Childhood)

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

ECE 103: OVERVIEW OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT (EARLY, MIDDLE AND
LATE CHILDHOOD)

DATE: Thursday
2nd April 2009

TIME: 2.00pm-4.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions in Section A and any two in Section B

SECTION A (30MARKS)

1.
Using relevant examples briefly explain what influences human growth and development. [5marks]

2.
Using appropriate examples differentiate primary sex characteristics and secondary sex characteristics of the child. [5marks]

3.
a)
Define the terms hyperactive and hypoactive. [2marks]
b)
Describe any two characteristics of hyperactive and hypoactive children. [4marks]

4.
Describe the importance of physical exercise in children and expectant mothers. [5marks]

5.
According to Piaget what are the main features in children’s mental development? [5marks]

6.
Explain the functions of each of the four lobes found in each half of the brain. [4marks]

SECTION B (40MARKS)
7.
a)
Describe the characteristics of a pre-school child according to Piaget’s theory. [8marks]
b)
Discuss three implications of the above characteristics for each of the following
i)
Pre-school teacher
ii)
Parents
[12marks]

8.
Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and development but has also been described as a period of storm and stress. As a good educator, what would you share with teachers and parents regarding this age group in order to ensure satisfactory all round training to these children. [20marks]

9.
a)
Explain how children go through the process of gender identification and sex role development. [12marks]
b)
Discuss Brunner’s theory of cognitive development. [8marks]

10.
Citing relevant examples, discuss the ways in which cognitive development theories contribute to early childhood education. [20marks]

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