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PJGS 6103 RESEARCH IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The purpose of this course is to give deep understanding about curriculum as a research field which
systematically combines psychological philosophies, sociology and pedagogy in curriculum development. The
lecture topics/seminar focus on issues of curriculum development (such as the characteristics and issues of
methodologies of curriculum education, pedagogy and research) and recent trends in curriculum research (such
as analysis and critics of relevant research articles)

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment) :70%, Examination : 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Parkay, F.W., Hass, G. J. and Anctil, E. J. (2010). Curriculum leadership: Ready for developing quality
educational programs (9 ed). Boston: Pearson Education.
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Omstein, A.C. &Hunchins, F.P. (2009). Curriculum foundation: Principles and issues (5 ed). Boston: Pearson
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Education.
Stark, J.S & Lattuca, L.R. (1997). Shaping the college curriculum: Academic plans in action. Massachussetts:
Ally & Bacon

PJGS 6303 APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN CURRICULUM 3 CREDITS
IMPLEMENTATION

Synopsis

The course explores the principles and practices of educational technology to enable its application
into specific content area. Students will analyze literature on application of educational technology in the context
of teaching and learning. Additionally, students will be involved in group work activities in which they will propose
integration of technologies into selected existing curriculum.

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment) :70%, Examination : 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Roblyer, M.D. and Doering, A.H. (2010). Integrating educational technology into teaching. USA: Allyn & Bacon.
Jonassen, D.H. (2006). Modeling with technology: Mindtools for conceptual change. USA: Allyn & Bacon.

PJGS 6305 CHANGES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL CURRICULUM 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course is designed to introduce students to the process of implementing curriculum and basic
theory used, problems faced, strategies and approaches used to solve problems and enable implementation to

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