END OF FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: TEJS 101 FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION IN GHANA (PEDAGOGY 1)
TIME: 2 HRS DATE: YEAR: 2021
INSTRUCTION:
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. Which
of the following is not part of standards and guidelines for practice and
inclusive education in Ghana?
A. A. Provide
Access to schools
B. B. Providing
health and safety in all schools
C. C. Build
infrastructure for schools
D. D. Monitor
and conduct periodic review of Programmes and learners’ progress
2. FCUBE
programme seeks to address ALL of the following except
A. A. Adequacy
of teachers in schools
B. B. Limited
access to basic education
C. C. Poor
quality of education
D. D. Ineffective
and inefficient school management practices.
3. The
acronym UDL stands for
A. A. Universal Design for Learning
B. B. Universal Design for Leading
C. C. Universal Declaration for Learning
D. D. Universal Declaration for Leading
4. To
ensure delivery of quality education, government has put in place all the
following measures except
A. A. In-service training for all categories of teachers
B. B. Constant review of the curriculum and textbooks
C. C. Re-posting of teachers to rural areas
D. D. Re-training of pupil teachers to diploma status
5. According
to Perraton, teacher education has ......................... elements.
A. A. Five
B. B. Four
C. C. Three
D. D. Two
6. The
main objective of teacher education is to prepare professional teachers who
have the theoretical knowledge as well as ......................
A. A. Practical competencies, skills and commitment to teach effectively
B. B. Good health and ability to talk effectively
C. C. The ability to handle children with care
D. D. The desire to work for the government
7. The
type of teaching where an experienced person consciously impacts knowledge,
skills, attitudes and values to less experienced person is referred to as
E. A. Direct method
F. B. Indirect method
G. C. Experienced teaching
H. D. Inexperienced teaching
8. The
following are characteristics of a profession except,
A. A. Specialized body of knowledge and skill
B. B. Lengthy period of specialized training
C. C. Control
over licensing standards or entry requirements
D. D. It offers a unique skilled service to customers for a fee
9. The
laid down directions to govern the behaviour of members in an institution is
referred.
A. A. Condition of service
B. B. Scheme of service
C. C. Code
of ethics
D. D. Conducts
10. Which
of the following is not a misconception about teaching profession
A. A. Teaching is for ladies
B. B. Poor conditions of service
C. C. Teachers are committed and dedicated
D. D. Teachers are poor and stingy
11. Teaching
as an art requires the flair, creativity and intuition for teaching
A. A. True
B. B. False
12. A
teacher should always be fair and firm as one of the qualities to be a good
teacher must
A. A. Be genuine, honest, sincere, and caring
B. B. Avoid
inconsistencies in enforcing rules and regulations
C. C. Not be a bully
D. D. Be focused
13. The
curriculum is designed to prepare teachers who can promote literacy in English,
and at least one Ghanaian language, especially at the pre-tertiary level.
A. A. True
B. B. False
14. The
main aim of upper primary education programme is to prepare student teachers
with specialist subject knowledge and the ability to address the development
needs of learners in early adolescent stage.
A A. True
B. B. False
15. The
NTECF consist of four pillars of the new curriculum. These are
i) Subject and Curriculum Knowledge, Literacy Studies, Pedagogic Knowledge and Specialization in Teaching.
ii) Subjects and Courses information, Literacy Studies, Pedagogic Knowledge, and Supported Teaching in School
iii) Subject and Curriculum Knowledge, Literacy Studies, Pedagogic Knowledge, and Supported Teaching in School.
A. A. I only
B. B. II only
C. C. III only
D. D. none of the above
Fill in the
gap(s)with the appropriate responses provided.
16.
According to
(1916), teaching is a process of arranging the environment within which the pupils can interact.
17. Basic Education
in Ghana currently ends at
.
18. Broadly, the causes of special needs/exceptionality may be grouped under and factors.
19. is defined as a process of addressing the diverse needs of all by reducing barriers to, and within the learning environment.
20. The contents of Traditional Education include vocational, intellectual, physical, religious trading but above all training.
PART
2
Attempt only ONE
(1) question from this section. All questions carry Equal marks.
1. a. Explain teaching as a profession. (4 marks)
b.
Highlight four (4) characteristics
that qualifies teaching as a profession. (16
marks)
2. The
Anamuah Mensah Committee Review of 2002 seeks to address some challenges in the
educational system, briefly discuss four
(4) of such concerns. (20marks)
3. a.
What is Inclusive Education Policy? (4marks)
b.
State the four (4) Standards and
Guidelines and how they help in the smooth implementation of the Inclusive
Education Policy in Ghana. (16marks)
4. How would you as a student teacher help
promote a healthy school- Community
relationship. (20marks)
MARKING SCHEME FOR END OF FIRST
SEMESTER EXAMINATION.
COURSE CODE: TEJS101 FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION IN GHANA (PEDAGOGY 1)
INSTRUCTION:
ONE MARK EACH
1.
C
2.
A
3.
A
4.
C
5.
B
6.
A
7.
A
8. D
9. C
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. B
14. B
15. C
16. Dewey
17. SHS
18. Genetic and environmental
19. Inclusive Education
20. Character training
ANSWERS
FOR PART 2 (20 MARKS EACH).
Q1. A. Teaching as a profession refers to a job that
requires specific training and is regulated by certain standards, thus a
profession is a career for someone who want to be part of the society, who
becomes competent in a chosen sector through training; maintains skills through
continuing professional Development(CPD); and commit to behaving ethically, to
protect the interest of the public.
4 marks for well explanation
b. Characteristics of the teaching profession
Ø Specialised
body of knowledge
Ø Registration
of Entry
Ø Conditions
of service
Ø Code
of Ethics
Ø Professional
Association
Ø Legal
Backing
Any
4 well explained attract 4 marks
4*4=16marks
Q2. The Anamuah Mensah
Committee Review of 2002 seeks to address the following challenges:
Ø Examine
the content to be given to the constitutionally mandated FCUBE
Ø The
limited provision of further education and skills training facilities for most
JSS and SSS products.
Ø The
inadequate provision of technical and vocational educational at the second
cycle level
Ø The
unstructured provision of apprenticeship training for majority of school
leavers
Ø The
problem of finding sustainable financing of tertiary education.
4*5=20marks
Q3. A. The inclusive education policy is based on the
value system which holds that all persons who attend an educational institution
are entitled to equitable access to quality teaching and learning and which
transcend the idea of physical location but incorporates the basic values that
promote participation.
4marks
b. standards and guidelines for implementation of the
(IE) Policy
Ø Standard 1.
Provide Access to schools
Ø Standard 2. Providing Health and Safety in ALL Schools
Ø Standard 3.
Every school public/ Private should provide All Learning Oportunities for Quality Learning
Ø Standard 4. Monitor and conduct periodic Review of
Programmes and Learners’ Progress
Together with the appropriate
guideline
4*4=16
marks
Q4. Promoting a healthy school- Community relationship
through the following means:
Ø Through
students
Ø School
magazines
Ø School
and college reports
Ø Parents
Teacher Associations(PTA)
Ø Organization
of Speech and Prize Given Day /Open Days Celebrations
Ø The
use of school facilities.
Any 5 well explained
5*4=20
marks
