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PPGK 6303 LANGUAGE AND LITERACY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course intends to give an understanding to the students on theoritical aspects on the language
literacy of early childhood. The course will also disclose on the acquisition of language in young children.
Factors affecting the acquisition of language and literacy of young children will also be part of the discussion in
the course. The course will also explore researches pertaining to the literacy of early childhood education and
the implementation of the curriculum.

Assessment Method : Assessment Evaluation (Test, Assignment):70%, Examination: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Mahzan Arshad. (2008) Pendidikan Literasi Bahasa Melayu: Strategi dan pelaksanaan. Kuala Lumpur: Utusan
Publication and Distributors.
Mahzan Arshad. (2003) Pendidikan Literasi Bahasa Melayu: Satu Pendekatan Bersepadu. Kuala Lumpur:
Utusan Publications and Distributors.
Terry, S. S. (1996). Literacy for Young Children. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc.
Raines, S., & Isbell, R. (1994). Stories: Children’s literature in early education. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers
Inc.

PPGK 6304 PLAY AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course focuses on the concept and process of play and creative expression; particularly that is
related to the children development and identification of the goal in early young education, development of the
programme, its implementation and evaluation. This course also gives students the opportunity to analyze the
current trend in the curriculum design and content, scope and organization, innovation and the process of play
and creative expression. Focus will be given to the identification of issues and challenges for research.

Assessment Method : Assessment Evaluation (Test, Assignment) : 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
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Isenberg, J. P., & Jalongo, M. R. (2000). Creative expression and play in early childhood (3 ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
Fromberg, D. P. (2000). Play and meaning in early childhood education. Allyn
Docket, S., & Fleer, M. (1999). Play and pedagogy in early childhood: Bending the rules. London: Harcourt
Brace & Company.

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