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PPGS 6190 RESEARCH REPORT 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course requires the student to formulate a research problem and framework in the field of
counseling and carry out the study for the Counseling Project. Students would conduct a comprehensive review
of the relevant literature, and use appropriate methods of data collection and analysis. Students would be
supervised by a lecturer throughout the process. A research report is submitted for examination at the end of the
semester.

Assessment Method : Continuous assessments: 100%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Abd Rahim Md Nor. (2009). Statistical methods in research. PJ, Selangor: Prentice Hall.
Chua, Y. P. (2008). Asas statistik penyelidikan. Shah Alam: McGraw-Hill
Chua, Y. P. (2008). Asas statistik penyelidikan: Analisis data skala ordinal dan nominal. Shah Alam: McGraw-
Hill
Chua, Y. P. (2006). Kaedah penyelidikan. Shah Alam: McGraw-Hill
Creswell, J. W. (2005). Educational research: Planning conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative
research (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

PPGS 6309 CURRICULUM STRATEGIES, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION 3 CREDITS
FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Synopsis

The aim of this course is to provide substancial knowledge on the above objectives/concepts so that
students are more confident and able to design and implement effective curriculum and assessment
programmes for children with special needs. The course also provides a comparison of what is available locally
and overseas and to be aware of its strengths and weaknesses. From students research the outcome will be
shared with others for a strong foundation reflecting the aims of this course.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language and English Language

Main References
Bricker, D. (2000). Assessment, evaluation programming system. Baltimore: Brooks.
Kenneth, W. H., Sheila, L. F., & Mada, K. M. (1993). Curriculum-based evaluation. California: Brooks/Cole.
David, B. (1988). Curriculum for developing countries Canada : University of Calgary.
Sebestian, S. (1986). Curriculum for the education of mildly and moderately handicapped children in Malaysia.
Selangor and Federal Territory Association for Mentally Retarded Children, Kuala Lumpur.

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