KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2017 (FT) EXAMINATION

SCHOOL : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 214/EDUC 014
UNIT TITLE : EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
 Answer any three questions

Question One
Explain the “Attribution Theory” in relation to Student Successes and Failures
during Classroom Achievements. (20 Marks)

Question Two
a) Explain Thorndike’s Three (3) basic laws of Learning. (6 Marks)
b) Discuss how Classic and Operant Conditioning can be applied to improve
classroom teaching and learning processes. (14 Marks)

Question Three
a) Explain the following Concepts;
i) Learning
ii) Maturation
iii) Imprinting
iv) Exceptional Learner

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b) Explain the role of Educational Psychology in facilitating Learning
Experiences. (8
Marks)
Question Four
a) Explain the term “Effective Teacher”. (5 Marks)
b) Discuss five (5) areas which effective teachers should address to provide
quality and meaningful teaching. (15 Marks)

Question Five
a) Compare and Contrast Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation during teaching
and learning processes. (10 Marks)
b) Distinguish between Teacher Centered and Student Centered Learning.
(10
Marks)

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