Riara School of Education

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MAY – AUGUST 2017 TRIMESTER EXAMINATIONS

HOLIDAY-BASED PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS/ECDE

RED 410: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Section 1
Question 1 is compulsory
1. i) Examine the following concepts as used in educational leadership and management:
a. Leadership
b. Transactional leadership
c. Controlling [12 marks]

ii) Assess the qualities of a school with a conducive learning environment. Include three points in your
discussion. [12 marks]

iii) Examine two qualities of an effective school leader. [6 marks]

Section B – Answer any TWO questions from this Section

2. i) Using relevant examples, distinguish between:
a. Leadership and management
b. Democratic leadership and laissez faire leadership
c. School climate and school culture [12 marks]

ii) Assess two principles of management as laid down by Henri Fayol. [8 marks]

3. a. Explore the role of technology in management of education in Kenya. Include two points in your
discussion. [8 marks]
b. Examine three challenges that school principals face in public secondary schools in Kenya.
[12 marks]
4. a. Using an organizational chart, illustrate the management structure of your school.
[8 marks]
b. Evaluate the key responsibilities of the school head in your school. Include three points in your
discussion. [12 marks]

5. a. Illustrate why the head teacher in your school should be acquainted with the legal framework of
education in Kenya. Include three points in your discussion. [12 marks]

b. Using an organizational chart, illustrate the management structure of basic education at the Ministry
level. [8 marks]