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Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
Course:             Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Institution/Board: Kenyatta University
Exam Year:          2009

 

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)


ECE 305:
SOCIAL STUDIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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DATE: TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2009
TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION A : SHORT ANSWERS (30 MARKS)
Answer all Questions, each Question Carries 6 marks

1.
Describe the significance of the national anthem to children.

2.
i)
Define social stratification
ii)
Describe the factors of social stratification.

3.
“Social studies is very important to children” Briefly explain.

4.
Describe giving examples the differences between specific and general objectives.

5.
i)
Briefly explain the importance of assessment.
ii)
Describe the methods you can use to assess children in Social studies.

SECTION B: LONG ANSWERS (40 MARKS)

Answer any Two Questions, each Question carries 20 marks.
6.
Many ECD teachers have negative attitudes towards the teaching of Social Studies.
a)
What are the reasons?
b)
Explain what can be done to improve the situation.

7.
Make a scheme of work and lesson plan for the theme “our home” for 3 year old children.

8.
“Social studies for children should be about their community”
a)
Describe the content for “4 year old children”
b)
Describe the learning activities for each of the content you have described.

9.
Explain giving relevant examples how you will use the following methods when teaching social studies:
a)
Fieldtrip
b)
Discussion

 
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