HBEF2103/JAN07/BETESL/F-NE

PART A

INSTRUCTIONS:- There are TEN (10) questions in Part A. Answer ALL questions.

QUESTION 1

A teacher needs to learn about Psychology of Education to understand the development of their pupils. Explain the definition of psychology of education. [4 marks]

QUESTION 2

One of the endogen factors is the Rh blood factor. Explain what may happen to the baby of a pregnant mother whose blood is Rh negative while her husbands blood is Rh positive. [4 marks]

QUESTION 3

Structuralism began in Germany and promoted by Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920). Explain structuralism. [4 marks]

QUESTION 4

Freud introduced a personality theory that stated that personality consists of three subsystems: id, ego and superego. Explain ONE (1) of these sub-systems. [4 marks]

QUESTION 5

One of the factors influencing learning is cognitive style or learning style. Explain TWO (2) characteristics of pupils who are field independent dan field dependent and give relevant examples. [4 marks]

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QUESTION 6

Cooperative learning is strongly encouraged in teaching using the constructivist approach. Explain TWO (2) characteristics of this approach to learning. [4 marks]

QUESTION 7

Critical thinking encourage pupils to analyse an issue. Explain FOUR (4) charateristics of critical thinking. [4 marks]

QUESTION 8

Hyperactive and hypoactive pupils may be found in a special education class. Explain TWO (2) characteristics of hyperactive and hypoactive pupils.. [4 marks]

SOALAN 9

An inclusive programme means special needs pupils are placed together with normal pupils in a class. Explain FOUR (4) benefits of such a programme to special needs pupils. [4 marks]

QUESTION 10

According to Gardner pupils have multiple intelligences. Explain TWO (2) characteristics of pupils who have visual-spatial intelligence. [4 marks] [Total:- 40 Marks]

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PART B

INSTRUCTIONS:- There are FIVE (5) questions in Part B. Answer THREE (3) questions only.

QUESTION 1

(a)

Jean Piaget proposed that the mind processes information through the processes of assimilation and accomodation. Explain accomodation. [2 marks]

(b)

There are four phases in cognitive development according the Theory of Cognitve Development by Piaget. Explain FOUR (4) characteristics of childrens thinking at the preoperational phase. [8 marks)

(c)

Explain briefly how a teacher is able to help pupils learn mathematics at the concrete operational phase. [10 markah] [Jumlah:- 20 Markah]

QUESTION 2

(a)

Nutrition is an important endogen factor that affects a foetus in a pregnant mother. Explain with examples how nutrition affects growth and development of a foetus. [4 marks]

(b)

Havighurst proposed the Theory of Developmental Tasks.

Explain FOUR (4)

developmental tasks among adolescents from the age of 13 to 21 years. [8 marks] (c) According to the Ecology Theory by Brofenbrenner (1977), the macro-system influences individual development. Explain FOUR (4) roles of the teacher in helping pupils overcome negative elements in the macro-system surrounding an individual.

[10 marks] [Total:-20 Marks]

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QUESTION 3

(a)

Peception and conceptualisation are two important factors influencing learning. Explain how peception and conceptualisation influence pupils understanding. [4 marks]

(b)

There are several Laws of Perception. Explain with examples the law of symmetry and the law of background-foreground. [8 marks]

(c)

Give ONE (1) example of a learning problem and describe briefly how you as a teacher can help pupils form good perceptions and conceptualisations of the facts taught. [8 marks] [Total:-20 Marks]

QUESTION 4

(a)

Explain FOUR (4) characteristics of creative thinking.

[4 marks] (b) Explain FOUR (4) methods how a teacher can implement the use of mind maps in teaching. Give examples. [8 marks]

(c)

Describe FOUR (4) steps involved in creative thinking. Give an example. [8 marks] [Total:- 20 Marks]

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QUESTION 5

(a)

Explain the definition of personality. [2 marks]

(b)

Explain FOUR (4) differences between an extrovert and introvert personality. [8 marks]

(c)

Discuss FOUR (4) ways a teacher can help pupils develop a healthy personality. [10 marks] [Total:- 20 Marks]

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