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PMGS 6130 HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course is aimed at enabling students to study and understand the aims and objectives of the
health education curriculumin the education system as well as the creation and development of the curriculum at
every level of schooling. Among the topics to be discussed are objectives of the health eduction program in the
context of schooling, objectives of the Health Education curriculum, curriculum development, curriculum content,
its implications in teaching and learning as well as the aspects of curriculum upgrade and innovation. Focus will
be given to studying of the health education programs in the education systems of the Asian region and Western
countries.

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment): 60%, Examination : 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (2000). Sukatan pelajaran Pendidikan Kesihatan (semakan) dan huraian
sukatan pelajaran Pendidikan Kesihatan Tingkatan 1-5. Kuala Lumpur: Pusat Perkembangan
Kurikulum.
Mahoney, B. (1991). Teaching tips to accompany core concepts in health. California: USA.
Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (1995). A planned approach to community health: Guide for the local
coordinator. Atlanta, G.A: U.S. Department of Health and Human Servives.

PMGS 6131 RESEARCH IN HEALTH EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course prepares students with an overall understanding related to the research purpose and
objectives. Students will also be exposed to proper writing research format, management, and implementation of
research conducted in schools.

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment): 60%, Examination : 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay 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.

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