DIECD ECST 611 SESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2023

BOTSWANA OPEN UNIVERSITY

DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATED EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
PAPER NAME: COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN TEACHING
PAPER CODE: ECST 611
SESSIONAL EXAMINATION
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

100 MARKS

Instructions
This examination consists of two (2) sections A and B
Answer questions according to instructions given in each section.
Write in good grammatical English

Section Possible Marks Learner Marks

A – Structured Items 40
B – Essays 60
Total 100

This question paper has 4 printed pages including the cover page.

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SECTION A STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (40marks)

Instructions: Answer all questions in this section

1. Define a presentation (2marks)

2.Expalin the following procedures in relation to giving a presentation

(4marks)

Analysing the situation

Analysing the audience

3. Describe the following types of presentations (6marks)

a) Manuscript presentation
b) Extemporaneous presentation
c) Impromptu presentation

4. State the two (2) examples of informative presentations (4marks)

• Reports
• Briefings
5. Outline any three (3) aspects that make part of teamwork (6marks)
• Working in collaboration with colleagues
• Decision making
• Exchanging material etc.
6. Explain any three (3) ways in which a school would benefit from
displaying good teamwork amongst its staff (6marks)

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7. Outline any three (3) characteristics of a good listener (6marks)

8. Explain the following types of meetings (6marks)

• Information sharing
• Problem solving
• Virtual

SECTION B – ESSAY QUESTIONS (60marks)

Instruction: Answer the two essay questions in this section

Question 1

With relevant examples discuss any four (4) characteristics of an effective

team (30marks)

Question 2

Use relevant examples to discuss the following leadership styles

(30 marks)

Autocratic

Laissez – Faire

Democratic

Transformational

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Mark Allocation

Introduction 3 marks

Content 24 marks

Conclusion 3 marks

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