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Tps 202: Psychology Of Teaching And Learning Question Paper

Tps 202: Psychology Of Teaching And Learning

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: South Eastern Kenya University question papers

Exam Year:2017

SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017

SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF

EDUCATION

TPS 202: PSYCHOLOGY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

DATE: 12TH APRIL, 2017 TIME: 8.00-10.00 A.M

INSTRUCTIONS

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO

QUESTION ONE

a) Define the following term as used in the psychology of learning and teaching
(i) Learning (2mks)

(ii) Transfer of learning (2mks)

b) Explain the educational implication of social learning theory in a teaching learning situation (6mks)

c) What is the importance of studying psychology of teaching and learning as a classroom teacher (3mks)

d) Discuss any three principles of classical conditioning and show how they can be applied in learning (9mks)

e) Explain how a class room teacher can make use of information processing theory to improve learning.(8mks)

QUESTION TWO

(a)Identify four characteristics of a gifted learner (4mks)

(b)Explain six problems associated with giftedness in a school setting (10mks)

(c)Explain four reasons why punishment is not an effective method of behaviour change (6mks)

QUESTION 3

(a) Define the term classroom management (2mks)

(b)Explain five causes of behaviour problems by learners in school setting (10mks)

(c)Using relevant examples, discuss four behaviour modification techniques you could use in classroom situation (8mks)

QUESTION FOUR

a) Explain four reasons why learning by discovery is more preferred than the other types of learning (4mks)

b) State and explain the principles that could help a classroom teacher in preventing indiscipline in the classroom.(10mks)

c) Explain the following essential elements of learning

(i) Motivation (2mks)

(ii) Perception (2mks)

(iii) Attention (2mks)

QUESTION FIVE

a) Explain the following types of learning

(i) Associative learning

(ii) Imitation learning

(iii) Rote learning

(iv) Learning for mastery

(v) Incidental learning (10mks)

b) Discuss various factors that influence learning (10mks)

Tps 202: Psychology Of Teaching And Learning question paper

Tps 202: Psychology Of Teaching And Learning Question Paper

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