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PPGS 6136 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The objective of this course is to introduce to students the fundamental issues in educational
measurement and use of measurement instruments in educational setting. The topics will include: the nature of
measurement and its functions, delivery of information and interpretation of quantitative data, the meaning and
application of norms, test validity and reliability, the external factors affecting the performance of cognitive tests,
the general principles of test construction, formulation and use of essay tests, test construction objectives,
analysis of test items for the classroom, the assessment of the effective variable, grading and reporting,
measuring scholastic attitude, standardized achievement tests and standard interest, personality and social
behavior measures.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language and English Language

Main References
Thorkiedsen. T. A. (2005). Fundamentals of measurement in applied research. Boston, New York: Pearson
Education.
Aiken, L .R. (2003). Psychological testing and assessment, ( 9th ed.). New York: Allyn & Bacon.
Walsh, W. B., & Betz, N. E. (2001). Tests and assessment, (4th ed.).Upper Saddle River, N.J: Prentice-Hall.
Hopkins, K. (1998). Educational and psychological measurement and evaluation, (8th ed.).Boston: Allyn &
Bacon.
Thorndike, R. M., Cunningham, G. K., Thorndike, R. L., & Hagen, E. P. (1991). Measurement and evaluation in
psychology and education, (5th ed.). New York: MacMillan Publishing.

PPGS 6137 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (INTERNSHIP) 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course is designed to enable the students‟ understanding on the main counselling theories as the
basis in counselling sessions. The problems of various theories will be explained and discussed. The various
counselling techniques in each theory will also be explained and demonstrated. At the end of the course,
students are expected to formulate their own personal counselling theory by integrating the theories learned into
their own life principle, world views and experiences.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment : 100%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Boylan, J. & Scott, J. (2008). Pacticum and internship : Textbook and resource guide for counselling and
psychotheraphy (4th. Ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.
Baird, B. N. (2007). The internship, practicum, and field placement handbook : A Guide for the helping
professions (5th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prenctice-Hall
Perry, C., & LMFT, D.M. (2002). Basic counselling techniques: A beginning therapist‟s toolkit, IL: 1st Book
Library.
Hill, C. F., & O‟Brien, K. M (1999). Helping skills : Facilitating exploration, insight, and action. Washington, DC:
American Psychologocal Assn.

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