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Eng 314: Subject Methods In English Question Paper

Eng 314: Subject Methods In English

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2008

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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(MMUST)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
COURSE CODE: ENG 314
COURSE TITLE: SUBJECT METHODS IN ENGLISH

DATE: 3rd December 2008 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer FOUR questions: Question ONE is compulsory

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1. It is assumed that the knowledge that a teacher of English has of the language
teaching methods will guide the manner in which instruction is conducted.

a) With reference to the following language teaching methods, discuss the
above statement.
i) Structural-situational method
ii) Audio-lingual method
iii) Task based instruction method (15 marks)

b) Explain any five factors that language teacher would consider in choosing
to use a particular language teaching method. (10 marks)

2. a) In the teaching of grammar, it is mandatory that the language teacher
understands 3 common terms used in explanations of grammatical
structures. Identify and explain them. (6 marks)

b) Using a lesson plan, illustrate how a language teacher would effectively
handle a functional grammar lesson. (9 marks)

3. a) Name any six sub-skills involved in the reading process that a language teacher should consider in the process of teaching reading. (3 marks)

b) Discuss the three phases of teaching reading and illustrate how a teacher of English would handle each phase. (12 marks)

4. a) What is remedial teaching? (2 marks)

b) How would a teacher of English plan for remedial teaching? (5 marks)

c) Using appropriate classroom examples, show how learner errors could be used to teach speech skills. (8 marks)

5. Writing has been called the Cinderella of the skills of language.

a) What is the value of writing skills to the learner and the teacher? (5 marks)

b) With the help of illustrations, discuss how you would assess writing skills among language learners. (10 marks)

6. a) Explain why some speakers hesitate when talking while others do not.

b) Give reasons why the hypotheses by Karshen have been found useful in a language classroom situation. (9 marks)

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