EPSC 223
KISII UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SECOND SEMESTER, 2021/2022
(FEBRUARY - JUNE, 2022)
EPSC 223: PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
STREAM: Y2 S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY: FRIDAY, 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. DATE: 06/05/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not write anything on this question paper.
2. Answer Question ONE [Compulsory] and any other TWO Questions.
QUESTION ONE
a) With the help of relevant illustrations explain five principles of learning.
(15 marks)
b) Using suitable classroom examples discus five factors that influence learning.
(15 marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Briefly explain Ivan Pavlov’s theory of Classical Conditioning. (10 marks)
b) How relevant is Pavlov’s theory of classical conditioning in the teaching and
learning process (10 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Examine five reasons why learners forget content that they have learnt.
(10 marks)
b) Using appropriate examples in the teaching and learning process, discuss five
methods that can be used to enhance retention of information learnt.
(10 marks)
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KISII UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SECOND SEMESTER, 2021/2022
(FEBRUARY - JUNE, 2022)
EPSC 223: PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
STREAM: Y2 S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY: FRIDAY, 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. DATE: 06/05/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not write anything on this question paper.
2. Answer Question ONE [Compulsory] and any other TWO Questions.
QUESTION ONE
a) With the help of relevant illustrations explain five principles of learning.
(15 marks)
b) Using suitable classroom examples discus five factors that influence learning.
(15 marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Briefly explain Ivan Pavlov’s theory of Classical Conditioning. (10 marks)
b) How relevant is Pavlov’s theory of classical conditioning in the teaching and
learning process (10 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Examine five reasons why learners forget content that they have learnt.
(10 marks)
b) Using appropriate examples in the teaching and learning process, discuss five
methods that can be used to enhance retention of information learnt.
(10 marks)
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