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PPGS 6130 BASIC THEORIES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN 3 CREDITS
READING

Synopsis

This course aims at enhancing the knowledge and understanding of teachers in relation to various
functions of reading, principles and instructional approach in reading. In addition, this course is designed for the
purpose of identification of specific reading problem in the classroom, diagnosis, and remedial for reading
problem that has been identified. Students will also learn evaluation technique for the purpose of identifying
weaknesses in reading among children.

Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment - Individual Assignment, Case Study, In-class
Participation (60%), Examination (40%)

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Schumm, J. S. (2006). Understanding reading problems: Reading assessment and instruction. New York:
Guilford Press.
Churton, M. W., & Cranston-Gingras, A. M. (1998). Teaching children with diverse abilities. Massachusetts: Allyn
& Bacon.
Heilman, A. W., Blair, T. R.,& Rupley, W. H. (1998). Principles and practice of teaching reading. Columbus,
Ohio: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Shearer, A. P., & Homan, S. P. (1994). Linking reading assessment to instruction. New York: SMP.

PPGS 6135 MEASUREMENT THEORY 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the elements of classical test theory and the
basic concepts of educational measurement. The topics for discussion include: measurement science,
measurement scales, test theory, concepts and foundation for test theory, introduction to scaling, test scores as
composites, reliability and the classical true scores models, procedures for estimating reliability, reliability
coefficients for criterion-referenced tests, introduction to validity, statistical procedures for prediction and
classification, test scoring and interpretation, setting standards and introduction to modern test theory.

Assessment Method : Continuos Assessment (Test, Assignment): 50%, Examination :50%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Nunnally, J. C., & Bernstein, I. H. (1994). Psychometric theory, (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Crocker, L., & Algina, J. (1986). Introduction to classical and modern test theory. New York: Holt, Rinehart &
Winston.
Popham, W. J. (1978). Criterion-referenced measurement. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

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