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PPGK 6305 EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course addresses early identification, services, supports, and intervention for young children, birth
through 4 years, who demonstrate delays in development that may place them at risk for later identification as
having a learning disability (LD). Development may be related to individual variations in rates and patterns of
maturation, environmental factors such as language exposure, and quality of learning opportunities. Early
indicators that a child may have LD include delays in speech and language development, motor coordination,
perception, reasoning, social interaction, prerequisites to academic achievement and other areas relevant to
meeting educational goals. These indicators may occur concomitantly with problems in self-regulation, attention,
or social interaction. This course will also consider current debates in early childhood special education focussed
around divergence in philosophy and images of disability and the relationship of these variations to concepts of
meaningful assessment, child and family rights, inclusion, partnerships with parents and professionals,
approaches to curriculum and incorporation of technological tools into practice.

Assessment Method : Continuous evaluation(Test/Quiz and Individual and Group): 70 %,
Examination: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Shonkoff, J. P., & Neisels, S. J. (2000). Handbook of early childhood intervention. UK : Cambridge University
Press.
Talay-Ongam, A. (2004). Early development risk and disability: Relational contexts. Frenchs Forest, NSW :
Pearson Education
Odom, S. L., Hanson, M. J., Blackman, J. A., & Kaul, S. (2003).Early intervention practices around the world.
London : Paul H. Brookes Pub Co.

PPGK 6307 TREND AND ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course aims at identifying theories, curriculum and perspectives in early childhood education.
Discussion will also involve the comparative curriculum in Malaysia and elsewhere. The course also focuses on
the effort of identifying issues for research purposes.

Assessment Method : Coursework: 60%; Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Staples New, Rebecca & Cochran, Moncrieff. (2007). Early childhood education: An international encyclopedia.
Greenwood Publishing Group.
Copple, C., & Bredekamp, S. (2006). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice. NAEYC. United States of
Amerika.

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