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PAGS 6114 CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course aims to give students in-depth knowledge about the fundamental design of the curriculum
and the diversity of orientations that influence the design of educational curriculum of social science disciplines,
including History, Geography, Commerce, Economics, Accounting and Educational Values / Moral. Students will
be taught to analyze complexity in current curriculum development and curriculum of the future. Detailed studies
will be conducted on the social organization of science education curricula, such as the preparation according to
subjects or disciplines, objectives-based approach, integrated approach, a holistic approach, the spiral
approach, thematic approach, and others. Focus will also be given to discussions on new challenges and impact
on social science education curriculum in information technology, globalization and human capital formation.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment (Presentation,Test, Assignment): 70%,
Examination: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Allan C. Ornstein, Edward F. Pajak & Stacey B. Ornstein. (2009). Contemporary issues in curriculum. 4th.ed.
Boston: Pearson
Colin J. Marsh & George Willis (2007). Curriculum: Alternative approaches, ongoing issues. 4th ed. Merrill
Prentice Hall: Pearson.
Allan C. Ornstein & Francis P. Hunkins. (1998). Curriculum: Foundations, princilples, and issues. 3rd ed. Boston:
Allyn & Bacon.
Jackson P.W. (ed) (1992). Handbook for research in curriculum. New York: Mac Millan Publishing Company.
Shaver, J.S. (1991). Handbook on research on social studies, teaching and learning. New York: MacMillan.

PAGS 6115 RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will introduce students to the problems, issues and processes in social science research.
Among the topics to be discussed are: the theory used as a basis in social science education research,
methods, research design and data collection and analysis strategies. This course involves students in critical
analysis of research articles that have run in the fields of social science education.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment (presentations, tests, assignments): 60%,
Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
James H. McMillan & Sally Schumacher. (2010). Research in education. 7th ed. Boston: Pearson.
John W. Creswell & Vicki L. Plano Clark. (2007). Mixed method research. London: Sage Publication.
Lim Chong Hin. (2007). Penyelidikan pendidikan: Pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Kuala Lumpur:Mc
Graw Hill.
Vincent A. Anfara, Jr. & Norma T.Mertz. (2006). Theoretical frameworks in qualitative research. London:
Sage Publication.
Shaver, J.S. (1991). Handbook on research on social studies, teaching and learning. New York: MacMillan.

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