Subject Methods-Biology Question Paper

Subject Methods-Biology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ECT 304 :
SUBJECT METHODS - BIOLOGY
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DATE: THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2010

TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.

1.
a)
Distinguish Assessment from Evaluation in Biology education. (6 marks)
b)
In what ways are Laboratory Practical classes similar to Field trips? (8 marks)
c)
Explain TWO ways in which biological knowledge is being misused today. (4 marks)
d)
Explain THREE considerations that a biology teacher should make when preparing a Scheme of Work. (6 marks)
e)
How would you make the teaching of the topic EVOLUTION interesting to Secondary School students. (6 marks)

2.
a)
Distinguish between a Subjective Test item from an Objective Test item giving an example in each case based on the current (2002) Kenyan Secondary School Biology syllabus. (6 marks)
i)
Provide a marking scheme for the subjective test item. (8 marks)
b)
Discuss the safety measures necessary when preparing for a Practical class in Biology. (6 marks)

3.
a)
Distinguish between Heuristic and Expository approaches to the teaching and learning of Biology. (4 marks)
b)
Some topics are better taught using lecture method, others using Group Discussion and others through class Practical. For each of these three categories, list and explain TWO examples of topics from the current Kenyan 8-4-4 Biology syllabus. (10 marks)
c)
Explain TWO administrative and TWO instructional purposes that Teacher- made tests serve. (6 marks)

4.
Trace the historical development of the Secondary School Biology curriculum in Kenya since 1963 giving the major advantages, challenges and Way Forward. (20 marks)

5.
Identify a Biology course objective from the current (2002 syllabus that is relevant in the teaching of the topic CLASSIFICATION and explain how you could attempt to achieve it through appropriate Instructional Objectives and Learning activities. (20 marks)

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