UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2017/2018

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA
REGULAR

UNIT CODE: BEP3201/ GEP 6101 UNIT TITLE: PSYCHOLOGY OF TEACHING

AND LEARNING

DATE: AUGUST 2018 SPECIAL/SUPP TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

1. a) Define the following terms;

i) Memory. (2 Marks)
ii) Reinforcement. (2 Marks)

b) Explain three ways of enhancing learner’s attention in class. (6 Marks)

c) Describe the three components of attitudes. (6 Marks)

d) Explain two nature causes of individual differences among learners.

(4 Marks)

e) Elaborate four ways in which learning environment affect learning.

(4 Marks)

2. a) Explain five individual differences in learning. (10 Marks)

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 b) Elaborate five ways of catering for individual differences in class. (10 Marks)

3. a) Explain five types of punishments. (10 Marks)

b) Describe how a teacher can ensure punishment is effective. (10 Marks)

4. a) Explain five ways of enhancing teaching giving suitable examples. (10 Marks)

b) Describe how social economic factors are related to learning. (10 Marks)

5. a) Explain the following concepts;

i) Schema. (2 Marks)
ii) Assimilation. (2 Marks)
iii) Accommodation. (2 Marks)

b) Highlight Piagets’ stages of cognitive development. (8 Marks)

c) Describe six implications of Piaget’s theory to a classroom teacher.

(6 Marks)

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