THEORY TO ANSWER: on Social, Cultural and Psychological Basis of learning) for Colleges Affiliated with UDS

THEORY

SECTION B (60 MARKS)

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QUESTION 1

1(a) Explain the four (4) stages of the Theory of Cognitive Development. (12 marks)

1(b) Discuss two (2) educational implications of each stage for the teacher. (8 marks)

QUESTION 2

2(a) Briefly explain all the stages of Erikson’s psycho-social theory of human development. (10 marks)

2(b) Discuss one (1) educational implication of each of the first five stages. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3

3(a) Discuss four (4) biological threats to human growth and development. (12 marks)

3(b) Briefly explain four (4) environmental factors that threaten human growth and development. (8 marks)

QUESTION 4

Discuss three (3) characteristics each of Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Perceptual learners. (20 marks)

QUESTION 5

5(a) Explain the term motivation and state the types. (8 marks)

5(b) Discuss four (4) strategies to motivate pupils. (12 marks)