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PMGS 6102 CURRICULUM DESIGN AND PLANNING IN MATHEMATICS 3 CREDITS
EDUCATION

Synopsis

The course focuses on the development process of mathematics curriculum; particularly that is related
to the identification of the goal in mathematics education, development of the programme, its implementation
and evaluation. History, philosophy and sociology as the basis of mathematics curriculum design will be
discussed. This course also gives students the opportunity to analyze the primary and secondary school
mathematics curriculum, with the emphasis on the structure of the present program, the current trend in the
curriculum design and content, scope and organization, innovation and the process of reform. Focus will also be
given to the identification of issues and challenges for research.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Keeley, P. & Rose, C.M. (Eds). (2006). Mathematics curriculum topics study: Bridging the gap between
standards and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Pinar, W.F. (Ed.). (2003). International handbook of curriculum research. Mahwah, NJ: Lawren ce Erlbaum
Associates.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2000). Principles and standards for pschool mathematics.
Reston, VA: NCTM.
Nik Azis, N.P. (1995). Penghayatan matematik KBSR dan KBSM: Agenda tindakan. Kuala Lumpur:
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

PMGS 6120 RESEARCH IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course is intended to expose students to the nature, scope and various models of research in
science education, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of different models and their alternatives. Areas of
recent research in science education will be reviewed, and selected quantitative and qualitative studies, will be
critically analyzed to enable the students to have a deeper understanding of research designs and
methodologies.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Gall, M. D., Gall, J. P., & Borg, W. R. (2006). Educational research: An introduction (8th ed.). Boston:
Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
Creswell, J. W. (2002). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (2nd
ed.). Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.
Bordens, K.S. & Abbott, B.B. (2001). Research Design and Methods. Wadsworth: Australia

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