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PXGT 6303 LEARNING COMMUNITIES 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, principles and processes in
developing blended and web-based learning environments and communities. Through a number of learning
activities, students will use a variety of resources to develop basic knowledge and skills in creating learning
environments and communities conducive for learning. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect and
consider how to integrate these knowledge and skills into their teaching repertoire and context.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment (Assignments; Presentations; Discussions): 70%,
Examination: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Palloff, R.M. & Pratt, K. (2007) Building online learning communities: Effective strategies for the virtual
classroom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Jonassen, D.H. & Land, S.M. (2000) Theoretical foundations of learning environments. Mahwah, New Jersey:
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Lave, J., & Wenger, E. (1998). Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning, and Identity. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.

PXGM 6101 THEORIES AND CONCEPTS IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will give the students an overview on past and current trends of educational management
in educational sectors and how it derived to educational sector from pure management. The topics to be
discussed; the definition and concepts and process of educational management theories and their practices and
approaches. This course will also emphasize the various practical aspects in management such as planning
organizing, leading and control at the micro or school level. Communication and conflict resolution will also be
given due attention. PBL approaches will be employed to involve student in the learning process.
Students are required to study organizational administration and management of education, roles and functions
of managers in educational administration in educational institutions based on their knowledge and
understanding of concepts and principles of management besides studying related cases in management.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment: 70%; examinations: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Hoy, W. K., & Miskel, C.G. (2008) Educational Administration: Theory, Research and Practical (7 ). Boston. IL;
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McGraw-Hill.
Jazzar, M., & Algozzine, B. (2006). Critical issues in educational leadership. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Bush, T. (2005) Theories of Educational Leadership and Management(2 ), London: Paul Chapman
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Lunenburg, F. C., & Ornstein, A. C.(2005) Educational Administration, Concepts and Practices (3 ) Belmont,
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CA : Wadsworth
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Bush, T. (2003) Theories of Educational Leadership and Management(3 ), London: Paul Chapman

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