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PPGS 6112 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course aims to facilitate students‟ understanding of the basic concepts of learning. Students will
be introduced to various theories and approaches to learning and the issues that are relevant to the process of
learning.
Assessment Method : Continuos Assessment (Test, Assignment): 60%, Examination :40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language and English Language

Main References
Hergenhan, B. R., & Olson, M. H. (2007). An introduction to theories of learning, (5 Edition). Prentice Hall
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International.
Robert, E. H. (2002). Transfer of learning: Cognition, instruction and reasoning. The Educational Psychology
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Bower, G. (1989). The psychology of learning and motivation. Academic Press.

PPGS 6113 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course aims at providing student with cognitive knowledge as well as hands-on experience in the
knowledge of holistic lifespan development of people from birth through age 80 (death). Furthermore,the student
will have a knowledge of how culture and socio-economic status influence lifespan development. Several
different theoretical schools along with the theorists associated with each will be explored. Students will also be
given ample opportunity to observe “real” people in person as well as on film and identify the themes and stages
of lifespan development that they are experiencing. There will also be many opportunities to interact with people
one on one who are experiencing different stages of lifespan development from birth to old age. The student will
explore a multi-model approach to encourage active learning involvement in the teaching-learning process and
exsperience through the use of the visual, auditory, gestural, spatial and kinaesthetic modalities to support and
facilitate explorations of texts.

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

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Papalia, D., Olds, S., & Feldman, R. (1998). Human development, (7 ed.). McGraw-Hill.
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Muus, R. E. (1990). Adolescent behavior and society: A book of readings. New York: McGraw Hill International.
Dusek, J. B. (1987). Adolescent development behavior. London: Prentice Hall Internatioanl Inc.

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