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PXGT 6113 BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course introduces students to the basic principles and concepts of instructional design and
technology as a process to develop alternative strategies to solve problems related to teaching and learning.
Topics include: principles of instructional design and technology, learning theories, models of instruction,
process to identify problems in teaching and learning, designing and developing alternative strategies and
materials to solve problems, and evaluating and managing the whole development process in line with the
learning outcomes.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment (Class forums; Assignments; Presentations): 70%,
Exam: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Roblyer, M. D. & Doering, A. H. (2010). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. Boston: Allyn &
Bacon.
Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L. & Russell, J. D., (2008). Instructional Technology and Media for Learning. (9
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Edition). New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Gupta, K. (2007). A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment (2 Edition). San Francisco: John Wiley and Sons.
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Driscoll, M. P. (2006). Psychology of Learning for Instruction (3 Edition). Boston: Pearson.
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PXGT 6190 DISSERTATION 40 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 : Dissertation will be assessed by examiner‟s report

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.

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