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General Studies · Paper 1 · 2011

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Questions (16)

Section A

1. 10 marks

State four principles of effective communication and explain how each can be applied during a group discussion.

(a) State four principles of effective communication. 4 mk
(b) Explain how each can be applied during a group discussion. 6 mk

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2. 10 marks

Mention four types of reading and explain one benefit of each.

(a) Mention four types of reading. 4 mk
(b) Explain one benefit of each. 6 mk

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3. 10 marks

Identify four functions of a dictionary and explain how each supports a student-teacher’s work.

(a) Identify four functions of a dictionary. 4 mk
(b) Explain how each supports a student-teacher’s work. 6 mk

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4. 10 marks

Mention four types of noise in communication and explain how each can affect lesson delivery.

(a) Mention four types of noise in communication. 4 mk
(b) Explain how each can affect lesson delivery. 6 mk

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5. 10 marks

State four qualities of a good speaker and explain how each helps in engaging an audience.

(a) State four qualities of a good speaker. 4 mk
(b) Explain how each helps in engaging an audience. 6 mk

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6. 10 marks

Mention four uses of visual aids in teaching and explain how each contributes to understanding.

(a) Mention four uses of visual aids in teaching. 4 mk
(b) Explain how each contributes to understanding. 6 mk

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7. 10 marks

State four differences between a thesaurus and an encyclopaedia.

(a) State four differences between a thesaurus and an encyclopaedia. 10 mk

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8. 10 marks

Mention four techniques of note-taking and explain the best situation to use each.

(a) Mention four techniques of note-taking. 4 mk
(b) Explain the best situation to use each. 6 mk

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9. 10 marks

Identify four advantages of using multiple teaching methods in one lesson and explain each in detail.

(a) Identify four advantages of using multiple teaching methods in one lesson. 4 mk
(b) Explain each in detail. 6 mk

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10. 10 marks

Mention four internet search engines apart from Google and explain one unique advantage of each in education.

(a) Mention four internet search engines apart from Google. 4 mk
(b) Explain one unique advantage of each in education. 6 mk

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Section B

11. 15 marks

Discuss six ways in which strong listening skills can improve a student-teacher’s performance in the classroom.

(a) Discuss six ways in which strong listening skills can improve a student-teacher’s performance in the classroom. 15 mk

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12. 15 marks

Describe six challenges faced when conducting oral presentations and suggest solutions for each.

(a) Describe six challenges faced when conducting oral presentations and suggest solutions for each. 15 mk

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13. 15 marks

Rewrite the following sentences, correcting the errors: (i) The teacher have completed the lesson. (ii) Mathematics are my favourite subject. (iii) Neither the students nor the teacher know the answer. (iv) The books was placed on the desk. (v) She can sings very well. (vi) The principal and his deputy is attending the meeting.

(i) Rewrite the sentence, correcting the error: The teacher have completed the lesson. 2 mk
(ii) Rewrite the sentence, correcting the error: Mathematics are my favourite subject. 2 mk
(iii) Rewrite the sentence, correcting the error: Neither the students nor the teacher know the answer. 2 mk
(iv) Rewrite the sentence, correcting the error: The books was placed on the desk. 2 mk
(v) Rewrite the sentence, correcting the error: She can sings very well. 2 mk
(vi) Rewrite the sentence, correcting the error: The principal and his deputy is attending the meeting. 2 mk

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14. 15 marks

Explain six importance of reading skills for a student-teacher.

(a) Explain six importance of reading skills for a student-teacher. 15 mk

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15. 15 marks

Identify six types of objective test items and explain how each is constructed and assessed.

(a) Identify six types of objective test items and explain how each is constructed and assessed. 15 mk

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16. 15 marks

Discuss six importance of preparing lesson plans before teaching.

(a) Discuss six importance of preparing lesson plans before teaching. 15 mk

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