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PXGM 6104 RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND 3 CREDITS
MANAGEMENT

Synopsis

Students will be introduced to the research process and research skills in studying organizational
culture, behavior and preference. Several methodologies, methods and instruments for data collection will be
discussed. Different dimensions (such as qualitative, and quantitative approaches, survey and empirical survey)
will be discussed. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis will be examined. Basic academic writing skills will
also be explored.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Bell, J. (2006). Doing your research projects (5 . ed). Buckingham, Philadelphia: Open University Press.
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Kerlinger, F. N (2005). Foundations of behaviours research. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Sherman, Robert & Webb B. Rodman (2004). Qualitative research in education: focus and methods. London:
Falmer.
Sufean Hussin (2004). The art of research and dissertation writing for the arts and humanities. Bentong: Asas
Tunas.
Cohen, L., Manion, L., Morrison, K. (2002). Research methods in education. Sussex: Rutledge, Flamer.

PXGM 6105 ISSUES IN SUPERVISION AND INSTRUCTIONAL 3 CREDITS
IMPROVEMENT IN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Synopsis

In recent years there is a debate about the competing definitions and views of „supervision, and a
supervisor‟s position has increasingly shifted from a control or deficit model to a more supportive, collegial,
cooperative, and mentoring role. Two guiding questions that can lead our thinking would be: (1) What
supervisory processes promote teacher professional growth and development, which results in quality
instruction? (2) What knowledge and skills do supervisors need in order to help teachers who are at various
stages of professional development? Clearly, in responding to these two questions, teacher learning is viewed
as the most important element in the instructional improvement process. And the supervisors as instructional
leaders and the supervision process as developmental is viewed critical in promoting continuous growth and
development, which results in effective schools.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Malakolunthu, Suseela. (2007). Supporting teacher learning in Malaysia: Problems and possibilities of reform.
Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Publications.
Glickman, C. D (2005). Supervision and Instructional Leadership: A Development Approach (6 edition).
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Singapore: Prentice Hall.
Wiles, J. and Bondi, J. (2005). Supervision: A guide to practice. New Jersey: Pearson.

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