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COURSE CURRICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty Department Semester Session Course name Course Code Credit Hours Prerequisite : : : : : : : : Languages and Communication English Language and Literature 1 2013/2014 Final Year Project BIR 3996 6 None

(For courses with prerequisites, the student must have taken and passed based on the terms set by the faculty/center)

LECTURERS INFORMATION Name E-mail : : Dr Goh Hock Seng Dr. Maizatulliza Muhamad goh.hs@fbk.upsi.edu.my maizatulliza@fbk.upsi.edu.my 05-450 05-4506052 IPSI T3-B11 IPSI T3-B12

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COURSE SYNOPSIS :

The course introduces students to educational research. Students will be taught how to identify research problems, construct research questions, select appropriate research designs, and gather and analyze data. Students are expected to write a research proposal before embarking on a research study. Students will work under supervision to complete their research report. (Kursus ini memperkenalkan pelajar kepada penyelidikan pendidikan. Pelajar akan diajar bagaimana hendak mengenalpasti masalah penyelidikan, membina soalan kajian, memilih rekabentuk penyelidikan yang sesuai, dan mengumpul dan menganalisis data. Pelajar dikehendaki menulis cadangan penyelidikan sebelum memulakan projek penyelidikan. Mereka akan bekerja di bawah seliaan penyelia bagi menyiapkan laporan penyelidikan.)

RATIONALE OF THE COURSE This course enables students to write a report on their project based on the classroom related research they conduct when they undergo their teaching practice. LEARNING OUTCOMES : 1. Develop knowledge and referencing skills for conducting school-based research (C5). 2. Manage and organize information effectively when writing up the project paper (C4). 3. Organize research findings and draw implications (C5). 4. Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3).

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Research skills MAIN REFERENCES: Brown, J. D., & Rodgers, T. S. (2003). Doing second language research. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Fraenkel, J.R., & Wallen, N.E. (2007). How to design and evaluate research in education. (7th.ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. Goh, H.S., Chong, J.P.W., Suma Sathasivam, & Indrani Chitty. (2013). Cite it right : A quick guide to citing and referencing (with excercise and answer keys). Tanjong Malim: Penerbit UPSI. Nunan, D., & Bailey, K. (2009). Exploring second language classroom research: A comprehensive guide: Boston, MA: Heinle Cengage Learning

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES: American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington DC.: Author. Ary, D., Jacobs, L.C., Razavieh, A., & Sorenson, C. (2006). Introduction to research in education (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Cohen, L., Manion, L. & Morrison, K. (2007). Research methods In education. London: Routledge. Glatthorn, A.A. (1998). Writing the winning dissertation: A step-by-step guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. McDonough, J., & McDonough, S. (1997). Research methods for English language teachers . London: Arnold. McNiff, J., & Whitehead, J. (2006). All you need to know about action research. London: Sage Publication. Seliger, H.W., & Shohamy, E. (1989). Second language research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press. TEACHING METHODS: 1) 2) 3) 4) Interactive Lecture Group discussion Presentation Consultation (supervisor)

SOFT SKILLS: AKTIVITI / KI Interactive Lecture Presentation Project CS CTPS LL TS LS EM KK

Description: KOM (CS) Communication Skills KBPM (CTPS) Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills PBPM (LL) Lifelong Learning and Infomation Management Skills PSK (TS) Teamwork Skills PIM (LS) Leadership Skills ETIK (EM) Ethical and Moral Skills KU (ES) Entrepreneurship Skills STUDENT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT: 1) Presentation 2) Project (supervisor) Total GRADING SCALE Grade
A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F

20% 80% 100%

Mark Range
80 100 75 79 70 74 65 69 60 64 55 59 50 54 45 49 40 44 35 39 0 34

GPA(S/C)
4.00 3.75 3.50 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 0

SOFT SKILLS GRADING SCALE: SCALE 4 3 2 1 Excellent Good Moderate Weak CRITERIA

14 WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE Week 1 Topic Course overview and Introduction (display and go through the Instructional Plan) Explain course assignments Learning Outcomes Teaching & Learning Activities Softskills CS,LL References -Rancangan Instruksional (RI) (Instructional Plan)

Identify topics covered in the Interactive Lecture course. Discussion Question and Answer

Prepare for completion of assignments

Ary et al. (2006). Cohen et al. (2007). Fraenkel & Wallen (2007).

Introduction to research and writing of research reports

Develop knowledge and referencing skills for conducting school-based research (C5). Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3).

2-3

Introduction to Action Research

Definition Why action research Steps in action research Research questions Research rationale/background

Develop knowledge and Interactive Lecture referencing skills for Discussion conducting school-based research (C5). Manage and organize information effectively when writing up the project paper (C4). Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3).

CS, LL

Goh et al (2013) APA. (2010). Fraenkel & Wallen (2007). Glatthorn (1998). Seliger & Shohamy (1989).

Literature review - Why literature review - Citations - References

Develop knowledge and Interactive Lecture referencing skills for Presentation conducting school-based Discussion research (C5).

CS, CTPS, Goh et al (2013) LL Ary et al. (2006). Cohen, Manion, & Morrison, (2007) Fraenkel & Wallen (2007). McNiff & Whitehead (2006)

Manage and organize information effectively when writing up the project paper (C4). Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3). 5-6 Research methodology - Qualitative Manage and organize Interactive Lecture information effectively when Presentation writing up the project paper Discussion (C4). Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3). CS, CTPS, APA. (2010). LL Ary et al. (2006). Fraenkel & Wallen (2007). Glatthorn (1998).

Quantitative

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Research methodology

Manage and organize Interactive Lecture information effectively when Presentation writing up the project paper Discussion Sample population Data collection method (C4). Data analysis procedures Organize research findings and draw implications (C5).

CS, CTPS, Fraenkel & Wallen (2007). LL McDonough & McDonough (1997). McNiff & Whitehead (2006). Nunan & Bailey (2009). Seliger & Shohamy (1989).

Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3). 9-10 Research methodology Manage and organize Interactive Lecture information effectively when Presentation writing up the project paper Discussion (C4). CS, CTPS, Fraenkel & Wallen (2007). LL McDonough & McDonough (1997). McNiff & Whitehead (2006). Nunan & Bailey (2009). Seliger & Shohamy (1989).

Data analysis procedures Findings: analysis and discussions Findings: implications Organize research findings and draw implications (C5). Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3).

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Ethical consideration

gaining access anonymity

Manage and organize Interactive Lecture information effectively when Presentation writing up the project paper Discussion (C4).

CS, CTPS, Ary et al. (2006). LL Brown & Rodgers (2003). Fraenkel & Wallen (2007). Nunan & Bailey (2009). Seliger & Shohamy (1989).

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Writing the report

Report format Elements of a good report

Develop knowledge and Interactive Lecture referencing skills for Presentation conducting school-based Discussion research (C5). Manage and organize information effectively when writing up the project paper (C4). Organize research findings and draw implications (C5). Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3).

CS, CTPS, Ary et al. (2006). LL Brown & Rodgers (2003). Fraenkel & Wallen (2007). Nunan & Bailey (2009). Seliger & Shohamy (1989).

13-14 Group presentation Course review

Develop knowledge and referencing skills for conducting school-based research (C5).

Manage and organize information effectively when writing up the project paper (C4).

Organize research findings and draw implications (C5).

Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3).

Sem 8

Completion and submission of Develop knowledge and research report referencing skills for conducting school-based *submission of project in Sem research (C5). 8 Manage and organize information effectively when writing up the project paper (C4).

Presentation Discussion and consultation Independent study and research

CS, CTPS, Goh et al (2013) LL APA. (2010). Glatthorn (1998). Etc

Organize research findings and draw implications (C5).

Communicate effectively during discussions and presentations (CS3).