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Sociology Of Education Question Paper

Sociology Of Education

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Educational Foundations

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
EFN 204:SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
Instructions:answer all questions
1(a)Explain the meaning of sociology and sociology of education
(b)Qualify the statement that "sociology of education is an important discipline in the teacher training curriculum."

2 (a)What do you understand by the term sociological theory?
(b)Using relevant examples,discuss the theory of symbolic interactionism and its application to education.

3 (a)Explain the terms
-sociol economic status
-social class
-social mobility
(b)Using examples,critically discuss how education contributes to social stratification in a contemporary society.

4.(a)Differentiate between the terms gender and sex.
(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.

5 (a)Using examples,explain what you understand by the term "agent of socialization."
(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.