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Efn 204: Sociology Of Education Question Paper

Efn 204: Sociology Of Education

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

DATE: Friday 1st April, 2011
TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

1.
(a)
Explain the meaning of Sociology and Sociology of Education.

[6 marks]
(b)
Qualify the statement that “Sociology of education is an important discipline in the
teacher training curriculum”.
[18 marks]
2.
(a)
What do you understand by the term sociological theory?

[5 marks]
(b)
Using relevant examples, discuss the theory of symbolic interactionism and its
application to education.
[18 marks]
3.
(a)
Explain the terms
(i)
Socio economic status
[2 marks]
(ii)
Social class
[2 marks]
(iii)
Social mobility
[2 marks]
(b)
Using examples, critically discuss how education contributes to social stratification in a
contemporary society.
[17 marks]
4.
(a)
Differentiate between the terms gender and sex.
[6 marks]
(b)
“As a relational concept, gender is central to educational processes and outcomes”.
Discuss this statement by explaining five gender issues in education in Kenya.
[17 marks]
5.
(a)
Using examples, explain what you understand by the term “agent of socialization.”
[5 marks]
(b)
Compare and contrast Locke’s and Cooley’s theories in terms of how they explain the
process of socialization that occurs in the school setting.
[18 marks]

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