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Secondary Literacy Question Paper

Secondary Literacy

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
KU-BRAEBURN DEGREE PROGRAMMES
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INTERNATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION
BPE 320E: SECONDARY LITERACY
DATE: TUESDAY, 14TH DECEMBER 2010 TIME: 2.00 P.M – 4.00 P.M
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

Q1.a) Define the following terms with respect to teaching and learning literacy; [6 marks]
i) Literacy
ii) ESL learners
iii) Extensive reading
iv) Intensive reading
v) Differentiation
vi) Performance assessment

b) Explain four levels of the psychological view on literacy according to
Wells 1991. [ 4 marks]

c) Explain the importance of learning literacy across the curriculum for both teachers and students. [ 6 marks]

d) Explain any two perspectives on literacy [4 marks]

Q2. Compare the Anglo- centric approach to teaching literacy with the self reliant
approach. [15 marks]

Q3.a) Using relevant classroom examples, briefly describe the four key skills of literacy as outlined in the National Literacy Curriculum. [ 8 marks]

b) Discuss the two types of reading. [7 marks]

Q4. Giving practical examples; discuss how you would prepare and teach a particular lesson / topic in your subject to an EAL student. Be sure to look at: [ 15 marks]
i)Planning
ii) Use of resources
iii) Assessment

Q5. a) Explain what is meant by Literacy across the curriculum. [ 3 marks]

b) Giving practical examples outline how you would use a whole school approach to improve literacy in the school. [12 marks]

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