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PJGS 6101 THEORY AND CURRICULUM PRACTICE 3 CREDITS
Synopsis
The course will expose students to curriculum studies, its philosophies and practices, and its
processes and practices especially in the Malaysian context. Topics or class discussions include: the scope of
curriculum studies, comparative analysis of curriculum system and subsystems, curriculum theories focusing on
Adler, Taba, Goodlad, Beuchamp, Pheonix and other philosophers, and curriculum reform.
Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment) :70%, Examination : 30%
Medium of Instruction : Malay Language
Main References
Alkin, M. C. (2004). Evaluation roots: Tracing theorists‟ views and influences. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Saedah Siraj (Ed). (2000). Perkembangan kurikulum: Teori dan amalan. Kuala Lumpur: Alam Pintar Entp.
Sowell, E. J. (2000) Curriculum: An integrative introduction. Upper Saddle River: Merill.
PJGS 6103 RESEARCH IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 3 CREDITS
Synopsis
The purpose of this course is to give deep understanding about curriculum as a research field which
systematically combines psychological philosophies, sociology and pedagogy in curriculum development. The
lecture topics/seminar focus on issues of curriculum development (such as the characteristics and issues of
methodologies of curriculum education, pedagogy and research) and recent trends in curriculum research (such
as analysis and critics of relevant research articles)
Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment) :70%, Examination : 30%
Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language
Main References
Parkay, F.W., Hass, G. J. and Anctil, E. J. (2010). Curriculum leadership: Ready for developing quality
educational programs (9 ed). Boston: Pearson Education.
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Omstein, A.C. &Hunchins, F.P. (2009). Curriculum foundation: Principles and issues (5 ed). Boston: Pearson
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Education.
Stark, J.S & Lattuca, L.R. (1997). Shaping the college curriculum: Academic plans in action. Massachussetts:
Ally & Bacon
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