College of Agriculture, Science and Education

Question 1:
Unit 3 Objectives 2 and 3
a. List and explain TWO differences between the Subject-based and Integrated Approach to
teaching.
(6 marks)
b. Discuss TWO benefits of an Integrated Approach.
(4 marks)
c. Outline TWO activities that demonstrate an Integrated Approach to teaching. (8 marks)
Total Marks: 20 marks TWO marks for Language and Organization
Question 2:
Unit 1 Objectives 7 and 8
a. Define Intelligence
[2 marks]
b. Briefly outline SIX of Gardeners Multiple Intelligences
[6 marks]
c. Discuss TWO implications of Multiple Intelligence Theory of teaching, learning and
Assessment.
[10 marks]
Total Marks: 20 marks TWO marks for Language and Organization
Question 3:
a. Examine and critically analyze the objectives given below. Utilize your knowledge of the
components of an objective, Blooms revised taxonomy and three domains to assist in
your analysis.
[8 marks]
b. Rewrite each objective using all the FOUR components.
[4 marks]
c. Develop an appropriate activity that can be used to achieve any one of the objectives
below.
[6 marks]
Total Marks: 20 marks TWO marks for Language and Organization

Question 4:

Objectives: A. Give praise and acknowledge the contribution of others.

B. Pupils will form letters and copy a sentence.
C. pupils will discuss the responsibilities of members of a group after observing
pictures.
D. express their understanding of a story or poem in any form of the creative arts.
a. Identify ONE inductive and ONE deductive method of teaching.
[2 marks]
b. Discuss THREE major differences between the two methods named above.
[9 marks]
c. Choose a grade and a topic of your choice from your area of specialization. Say which of
the above methods would be most appropriate to teach it and explain why.
[7 marks]
Total Marks: 20 marks TWO marks for Language and Organization
Question 5:
a. Differentiate between the concepts student-centredness and social curriculum. [4 marks]
b. Explain THREE features of a student-centred classroom.
[6 marks]
c.

With the use of examples, explain how focusing appropriate attention on the social
curriculum can enhance student-centredness.
[8 marks]
Total Marks: 20 marks TWO marks for Language and Organization

Rubric
Question 1:
a. List and explain TWO differences between the Subject-based and Integrated Approach to
teaching.

b. Focuses on basic skills, content and higher level thinking

c. Encourages lifelong learning

d. Structures learning around themes, big ideas and meaningful concepts
e. Provides connections among various curricular disciplines
f. Provides learners opportunities to apply skills they have learned
g. Encourages active participation in relevant real-life experiences
h. Captivates, motivates, and challenges learners
i. Provides a deeper understanding of content
j. Offers opportunities for more small group and industrialized instruction
k. Accommodates a variety of learning styles/theories (i.e., social learning theory,
cooperative learning, intrinsic motivation, and self-efficacy) and multiple
intelligences
(6 marks)
l. Discuss TWO benefits of an Integrated Approach.
(4 marks)
m. Outline TWO activities that demonstrate an Integrated Approach to teaching. (8 marks)

Question 2:
a. Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. It has been defined
in many different ways such as in terms of one's capacity for logic, abstract thought,
understanding, self-awareness, communication, learning, emotional knowledge, memory,
planning, creativity and problem solving.

[2 marks]

b. Outline any SIX of Gardeners Multiple Intelligences:

1. Verbal-linguistic intelligence (well-developed verbal skills and sensitivity to the sounds,
meanings and rhythms of words).
2. Logical-mathematical intelligence (ability to think conceptually and abstractly, and
capacity to discern logical and numerical patterns).
3. Spatial-visual intelligence (capacity to think in images and pictures, to visualize
accurately and abstractly)
4. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (ability to control ones body movements and to handle
objects skillfully)
5. Musical intelligences (ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch and timber)
6. Interpersonal intelligence (capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the moods,
motivations and desires of others)
7. Intrapersonal (capacity to be self-aware and in tune with inner feelings, values, beliefs
and thinking processes)
8. Naturalist intelligence (ability to recognize and categorize plants, animals and other
objects in nature)
9. Existential intelligence (sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human
existence such as, What is the meaning of life? Why do we die? How did we get here?
[6 marks]
c. Any TWO implications of Multiple Intelligence Theory of teaching, learning and
Assessment can be discussed:
i.

There are many ways that students think and learn, therefore teachers must teach
to facilitate each kind of intelligence.

ii.

Curriculum cannot be rigid.

iii.

Students need extended opportunities to work on topics.

iv.

Teachers must assess the way in which they teach i.e cater to each intelligence
.

[10 marks]