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PPGS 6324 PROGRAMME EVALUATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will present the concepts and theory of programme evaluation. The topics for discussion
include: the rationale, elements, approaches of programme evaluation, programme evaluation and review
technique (PERT), cost benefit analysis and current issues and trends in programme evaluation. Examples of
programme evaluation publication will be presented for class critique.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language and English Language

Main References
Royse, D.,Thyer, B. A., Padgett, D. K., & Logan, T. K. (2006). Program evaluation: An introduction, (4 ed.).
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Singapore: Thomson/Brooks/Cole.
Fitzpatrick, J. L., Sanders, J. R., & Worthen, B. R. (2003). Program evaluation: Alternative approaches and
practical guidelines. Boston:Allyn and Bacon.
Weiss, C. H. (1998). Evaluation :Methods for studying programs and policies, (2 ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ :
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Prentice Hall.
Gredler, M. E. (1997). Program evaluation. Englewood Cliffs, N.J: Prentice-Hall.
Sanders, J. R. (1992). Evaluating school programs : An educators guide. Newbury Park : Corwin Press, Inc.

PPGS 6327 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will present basic elements, concepts, methodologies and theories of psychological
testing. Topics to be discussed are: history and development of psychological testing, the use of psychological
testing in education, the types of tests, test resources, the classification test, a test user qualifications, statistical
concepts used in the interpretation of test results, the general level of intellectual tests, tests special abilities,
personality testing, uses, issues and current developments.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language and English Language

Main References
Aiken, L. R. (1997). Psychological testing and assessment (9th. Ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Anastasi, A. (2000). Psychological testing, (6th.ed.). New York: MacMillan.
Murphy, K. R. (1991). Psychological testing: Principles and Applications, (2nd.ed.). Englewood Cliffs: NJL
Prentice Hall International.
Kline, T. J. B. (2000). Psychological testing- A practical approach to design and evaluation. New Delhi: Vistaar
Publications.

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