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Dsn 2114:Introduction To Education Psychology Question Paper

Dsn 2114:Introduction To Education Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Special Needs Education

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2017

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE IN EDUCATION SPECIAL NEEDS
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMS 2016/ 2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
REGULAR STUDENTS
COURSE CODE: DSN 2114
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY
MAIN CAMPUS REGULAR

EXAM VENUE: STREAM:
DATE: EXAM SESSION:
TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions:
1. Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and ANY other 2 questions
2. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper.
3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.

SECTION A (30Mks)
1. (a) Define the following terms as used in introduction to psychology
i. Psychology (2mks)
ii. Emotions (2mks)
iii. Perception (2mks)
iv. Theory (2mks)
v. Anxiety (2mks)
(b) Explain four ways in which a teacher can help pre-school children improve their memory in a classroom learning situation. (8mks).
(c) Identify four advantages of discovery learning. (4mks)
(d) Discuss three functions of motivation. (6mks)
(e) Identify two causes of Epilepsy. (2mk)
SECTION B (40mks) Answer only two (2) questions from this section
2. Discuss four factors hindering motivation in children. (8mks)
(b) Describe six behaviors that a child can learn from a model (12mks)
3. (a) With examples in each case, explain how a special needs teacher would apply social learning theory in a classroom learning situations. (10mks)
(b) Memory is a function of the brain, state why it is important in an individual. (10mks)
4(a) Learning is said to take place best where there is “multi-sensory approach”. In reference to learning material alone develop an argument to justify this statement. (10mks)
(b) With examples in each case, explain the hierarchy of needs according to Abraham Maslow. (10mks)
5(a) As a teacher of Special Needs Education, describe how classical conditioning can be applied in classroom situations. (10mks)
(b) Propose five forms of reinforcement a special needs teacher can use in the classroom learning situations. (10mks)

Dsn 2114:Introduction To Education Psychology Question Paper

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