CDP REVISION QUESTIONS

1. Teacher trainees were engaged in a group discussion on the function of reproductive

organs in a human being. Explain the functions of the male and female reproductive
organs.
2. Children’s brain is most adaptable in early childhood. Describe how a caregiver can
enhance children’s brain lateralization.
3. Teacher trainees had a classroom debate on gender issues affecting child growth and
development. Explain the gender issues that negatively affect growth and development of
children.
4. Personality development challenges experienced by learners may influence learning.
How would a pre-school teacher encourage a child to overcome personality development
challenges?
5. A pre-primary two teacher is encouraged to nurture and promote children’s socialization.
What psychosocial intervention would the teacher provide to enhance socialization of the
learner?
6. Teacher trainees have been tasked to make a presentation on Piaget’s stages of cognitive
development. Which activities presented would feature during the formal operational
stage?
7. Parents have a role in nurturing moral aspects of children. In which way would a parent
promote moral behavior in their children?
8. A teacher trainee has been asked to use a digital device to search for information on types
of abnormalities that occur to children before birth and present in class. Explain 5 types
of abnormalities.
9. During practicum, you observed that a learner has personality issues. What interventions
would you apply to help the learner?
10. During a symposium, factors that determine human traits that cause individual difference
in learners were discussed. Identify 5 such traits.
11. In a psychology lesson, a teacher trainee made a power point presentation on types of
memory. Describe types of memory that may have been included in the presentation.
12. Development of positive attitude in the early years helps learners to control their
emotions. Identify various ways in which pre-primary teachers can develop positive
attitude in learners.
13. Reinforcement is used by teachers to encourage learners to participate in learning
activities. Differentiate between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement,
giving 3 examples in each case.
14. A recent survey shows that poor nutrition in young children affects memory. Explain 5
intervention measures that would be recommended to enhance memory of learners at the
pre-primary level
15. A guest speaker addressed teachers on motivation in learning. Describe 5 reasons for
fostering intrinsic motivation among learners
16. During a capacity building meeting for pre-primary teachers, a presentation was made on
the importance of guidance and counselling. Highlight 5 importance of guidance and
counselling
17. A resource person was invited to make a presentation to Grade Six learners on social
emotional changes during adolescence. Examine five social changes during adolescence
that were presented to Grade Six learners.
18. The early childhood education and development coordinator will address parents on role
of caregivers in child growth and development. Explain five roles of a caregiver in child
growth and development to be addressed.
19. You are required to make a presentation on application of principles of cognitive
development theory on learners. Describe five activities that can enhance cognitive
learning in learners at the pre-operational stage.
20. In early childhood educational settings children naturally use their cultural knowledge to
explore and learn about the world around them. Explain five ways in which culture
shapes different aspects of development in children
21. Explain the two-factor theory according to Schachter Singer.
22. During a group discussion, teacher trainees were asked to examine factors that contribute
to abnormal brain development in children. Which factors featured in the discussion?
23. During a science lesson, learners were asked to discuss biological factors that influence
child growth and development and write a report. Explain 5 such factors.
24. Teacher trainees were asked to research and make a presentation on the meaning of the
term cognitive development. Give the meaning of cognitive development reported by the
teacher trainees
25. During teaching practice, teacher trainees observed that children acquired cognitive
abilities differently. Analyze four environmental factors that would have contributed to
this situation
26. A guidance and coselling teacher found that one of the learners had low self-esteem.
Examine two views of humanistic theory of self concept that would make the learner
develop self-actualization.
27. A group of teacher trainees visited a children’s home to observe the role and
responsibilities of caregivers. Outline six activities that a child would be engaged in to
enhance normal brain lateralization
28. A non-governmental organization has planned a seminar to sensitize teachers in your
zone on the development of psychometric tools for assessing learners’aptitude. Explain
five components of an aptitude test likely to be addressed in the seminar.
29. Teachers discussed the importance of guidance and counselling during a staff meeting
Outline four benefits of guidance and counselling likely to have featured in the
discussion.
30. A research conducted in an informal settlement indicated that a significant number of
children had stunted growth. Examine three environmental factors that could have
contributed to these findings.
31. Teacher trainees were brainstorming on how they can use classical conditioning theory to
facilitate learning. Explain two ways of applying the theory to facilitate learning that
were likely to feature in their discussion
32. A pre-primary learner in your school has registered significant challenges in the use of
language to communicate. Explain three principles that you would apply to enhance
language development in the learner