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PJGS 6306 APPROACH IN CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course is design to introduce students to curriculum evaluation model for planning processes,
planning, implementing certain curriculum project for analyzing and evaluate in certain situation. Through
information collected by students enable to validate information for the purpose to make decision. Topics
discuss including evaluation model, different evaluation model, strength and weakness of the model as basics of
evaluating curriculum, information resources, verification of information procedure in evaluation, constrain and
problems in evaluation processes, proposed solution and self positioning as a professional curriculum evaluator

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test,Report, Presentation, 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.
Stake, R. E. (2004). Standards-based and responsive evaluation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Rossi, P. H., Lipsey, M. W., & Freeman, H. E. (2003). Evaluation: A systematic approach (7 ed.). Newbury
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Park, CA: Sage.

PJGS 6308 COMPARATIVE AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE IN CURRICULUM 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course is designed to introduce students to research on comparative educational systems from
different countries. The focus will be on the following, issues on methodology of the comparative education,
factors influencing education system presently, theory and research in comparative curriculum and analysis of
the present issues on quality of education particularly in curriculum designs.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Omstein, A.C. &Hunchins, F.P. (2009). Curriculum foundation: Principles and issues (5 ed). Boston: Pearson
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Education.
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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Stark, J.S & Lattuca, L.R. (1997). Shaping the college curriculum: Academic plans in action. Massachussetts:
Ally & Bacon

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