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PPGS 6116 SOCIAL COGNITION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will enable students to understand the interaction between cognitive, social, and affective
development. Among the topics that are taught, including the importance of cognition, ecology, and cognitive
development, language development and social cognition, children's understanding of emotion, morality, and
acknowledges the social self, attitudes, perceptions, and self-identity formation and interpersonal relationships.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Forgas, J .P.(2007). Handbook of affect and social cognition. USA:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Ins.
Hala, S.(1999). The development of social cognition. New York: Psychology Press.

PPGS 6125 SPECIAL EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This is a fundamental course in special education which aims at introducing to the educators,
counselors, school administrators, and semi-professional groups who have constant contact with students of
diversity ranging from learning disabilities to the gifted. Important topics include basic aspects of special
education, as well as theories and instructional approach for special children such as gifted, learning disabilities,
behavourial disorder, emotional disorder and sensory disorder.
Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment - Individual Assignment, Case Study, In-class
Participation (60%) Examination (40%)

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language and English Language

Main References
Woolfolk, A. E. (2007). Educational psychology, (10 ed.). Allyn and Bacon Inc.
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Bender, W. N. (2001). Learning disabilities: Characteristics, identification, and teaching strategies. University of
Georgia. Allyn and Bacon, Inc.
Goodley, D. (2000). Self-advocacy in the lives of people with learning difficulties: The politics of resilience.
Philadelphia: Open University Press.
Hallahan, D. P. , & Kauffman, J.M. (2000). Exceptional learners. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Heward, L. W. (2000). Exceptional child: An introduction to special education. Merrill, Prentice Hall, Inc.
Smith, D. D. (1988). Special education. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Ward, L. (1998). Innovations in advocacy and empowerment for people with intellectual disabilities. London:
Lisieux Hall Publisher.
Chua, T. T., & Koh, B. B. (1992). Pendidikan khas dan pemulihan. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

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