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PPGK 6307              TREND AND ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION                        3 CREDITS


            Synopsis

                   The  course  aims  at  identifying  theories,  curriculum  and  perspectives  in  early  childhood  education.
            Discussion will also involve the comparative curriculum in Malaysia and elsewhere. The course also focuses on
            the effort of identifying issues for research purposes.

            Assessment  Method    : Coursework:   60%;  Examination:  40%

            Medium of Instruction   : Malay Language

            Main References
            Staples New, Rebecca & Cochran, Moncrieff. (2007). Early childhood education: An international encyclopedia.
                   Greenwood Publishing Group.
            Copple, C., &  Bredekamp, S. (2006). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice.  NAEYC. United States of
                   Amerika.


             PPGS 6101              PERSONALITY                                                                                                 3 CREDITS


            Synopsis

                   This course introduces the theory and application of the development of human personality. Emphasis
            is given to enable students to gain a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of several major
            theories  of  personality  development.  Among  the  topics  to  be  discussed  are  the  basics  of  the  concept  of
            personality,  theories  of  personality  such  as  psychoanalytic  approach,  neopsychoanalitic,  social
            phenomenological approach, cognitive and social learning theory, the relationship of personality with physical
            health and mental health.

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

            Medium of Instruction   : Malay and English Language

            Main References
            Roberts-Holmes, G. (2005) Doing your early years research project. London: Sage.
            Denscombe, M. (2003) The good research guide.  2nd edition. Maidenhead OU press.
            Greig, A., & Taylor, J. (1999) Doing research with children.London: Sage MacNaughton.
            G.,Rolfe, S. and Siraj-Blatchford, I. (eds) (2001) Doing early childhood. research: International perspectives on
                   theory and practice. Maidenhead, OU Press.
            Website: look up http://www.bera.ac.uk (British Educational Research Association) and search for their ethical
                   guidelines used in educational research








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