Subject Method-History And Goverment Question Paper

Subject Method-History And Goverment

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SUPPLEMENTARY/SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ECT 307/PG/018: SUBJECT METHOD-HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

DATE: _Monday 6th October, 2008__________________TIME: 8.00am-10.00am
Instructions
Answer question ONE and any Other Two questions
1.
(a)
(i)
Define the term ‘Government’ as subject. (2marks)
(ii)
Give five reasons why History and Government should be made compulsory subject. (5marks)
(b)
Using examples, briefly explain the difference between expository and heuristic strategies of teaching History and Government (6marks)
(c)
Explain why History and Government is a difficult subject to teach. (6marks)
(d)
Outline five qualities of a good History and Government teacher. (5marks)
(e)
Give two examples of learning resources which you could use to teach History and Government from the following categories of Media:
• Graphic Materials
• Audio-Media
• Realia
(6marks)

2.
(a)
Explain how each of the following factors influences the selection of methods of reaching History and Government.
• Learners entering behaviour
• Teacher’s professional training. (2marks)
(b)
Explain three qualities of a good History and Government lecture (6marks)
(c)
Explain three advantages of using fieldtrips to study History and Government. (6marks)
(d)
Outline four limitations of using project method to teach History and Government. (4marks)

3.
(a)
Give four reasons in support of the use of learning resources to teach History and Government. (4marks)
(b)
Highlight five qualities of a good History and Government textbook. (5marks)
(c)
What are the limitations of using the writingboard in History and Government lessons? (4marks)
(d)
State four qualities that you would look for when identifying a resource person to give a talk to your History and Government Students. (4marks)
(e)
Identify three ways in which you would use the type recorder in History and Government teaching/learning. (3marks)

4.
(a)
What is History and Government Schemes of Work? (2marks)
(b)
Give five factors which a teacher should consider when preparing a History and Government Schemes of Work. (5marks)
(c)
(i)
What is History and Government Lesson Plan. (2marks)
(ii)
What do you understand by the acronym ‘SMART’ as it relates to instructional objectives which you would include in a History and Government lesson plan? (5marks)
(d)
Explain any three elements of a good History and Government lesson plan. (6marks)

5.
(a)
Explain any three reasons why it is important for a teacher to assess learners’ performance in History and Government at the end of the year. (6marks)
(b)
Discuss three factors which determine the form of assessment the teacher uses in History and Government lessons. (6marks)
(c)
Prepare a structural essay question on the topic ‘Early man’. (4marks)
(d)
Identify any four types of questions which can be used in History and Government tests. (4marks)

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