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PXGZ 6105 FUTURE STUDIES 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course is aimed at exposing students to the concept of future studies and its application to
educational planning of the nation. The main focus of the course is the analysis of global trends that shape the
future such as demographics, environment, technology and economy and their applications to education; The
methods to be introduced are visioning, scenario, Delphi Technique, Developmental Research and other
methods used for data collection for predicting future directions in education

Assessment Method : Continuous Evaluation (test, assignment): 60 %, Examination: 40 %

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Young, M. F. D. (1999) Curriculum of the future. New York: Routledge Flamer.
Ford, H. (1999). 20 Century design: Postmodernism and the future. London: Heinemann Educational Books.
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Schwarz, B., & Svedin, U., & Wittrock, B. (1982). Methods in future studies. Boulder, CO: Westview.

PXGZ 6106 EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

Students will be exposed to the various experimental design. These include true experiment, quasi-
experiment, pre experiment and other related designs. A comparison between the three main design will be
discussed and taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of each design. These include external and
internal validity, postulation and testing of hypotheses and the use of appropriate statistical techniques.

Assessment Method : Formative Evaluation (test, assignment, presentation): 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Campbell, D. T. & Stanley, J. C. (1996). Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for research. Chicago:
Rand McNally and Company.
Kerlinger, F .N. (1986). Foundations of behavioral research. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.
Isaac, S., & Micheal, W. B. (1985). Handbook in research and evaluation. San Diego: EdITS publishers.

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