Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, UNIMAS
COURSE TITLE
EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING
(Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Berkesan)
COURSE CODE
KMS2013
CREDIT
3
PREREQUISITE/S
N/A
SYNOPSIS
This course aims to enhance students' knowledge and skills in
planning and delivering training effectively. It also details out
some effective learning strategies. Topics to be discussed include
theories and models of learning, concept of adult education,
factors influencing the training-learning techniques. The course
also covers issues such as challenges for the instructor/trainer in
the future, specifically in carrying out the role of a facilitator in
the teaching-learning process. Students will be involved in
creating a training programme from start to end, using
appropriate Learning Models in developing the contents to meet
target user needs.
(Matlamat kursus ini adalah untuk mempertingkatkan ilmu dan
kemahiran pelajar dalam merancang dan mengimplementasi
program latihan dengan berkesan. Ia juga merangkumi teori dan
model-model pembelajaran, konsep pembelajaran dewasa, dan
faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi proses pengajaran dan
pembelajaran. Kursus ini juga memberi peluang kepada pelajar
untuk mendalami peranan sebagai fasilitator latihan dalam
proses pembelajaran dan pengajaran. Pelajar akan terlibat
dalam pembinaan sebuah pogram latihan dari fasa pertama
hingga tamat, dengan mengaplikasi elemen teori pembelajaran
dalam pembinaan kandungan program latihan, untuk memenuhi
keperluan pasaran semasa.)
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
o Identify and apply theories/models used in teaching and
learning (C3, A3, CS, CT, TS, LL, EM, LS)
o Identify and apply concepts and strategies in adult teaching
and learning (C3, A3, CS, LL, ES, EM, LS)
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STUDENT
LEARNING
HOURS
Differentiate training and teaching for individuals and
groups (C4, A5, CS, CT, TS, LL, EM, LS)
Identify and apply factors that influence effective teaching
and learning (C3, A5, CS, CT, TS, LL, EM, LS)
Identify features of good and effective training, and
evaluating teaching and learning process. (C5, A5, CS, CT,
TS, LL, EM, LS)
Lectures
Tutorials
Student-Centered Learning
Self-Study
Quizzes, Tests, & Examinations
Total
LEARNING
UNITS
34
4
15
61
6
120
Hour/s
Hour/s
Hour/s
Hour/s
Hour/s
Hour/s
Supervised
Learning Hours
3
1.
Teaching
- The Changing Concept of Teaching
- Lifelong Learning
- Learning Organisation
2.
Theories of Learning Course Design
- Major Learning Theories (Behaviourism and
Constructivism)
- Sources and Components of Design
3
3.
Approach to Adult Education
- Definition (Pedagogy vs Andragogy)
- Principles of Adult Teaching and Learning
3
4.
Identifying purposes/objectives of training
- Writing performance objectives
- Aligning objectives with training content
3
5.
Analysing Needs for Training
- Creating Needs Analysis reports
- Creating Target Learner/Organisational Profiles
3
6.
Designing Instruction
- Selecting tasks and activities
3
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Developing Training Materials
- Designing and Developing Instructional Content
- Designing and Developing Effective Training
Activities
3
8.
Delivery of Effective Training Programmes
- Effective Trainers: Roles
- Management of Training Environment
- Selecting the most appropriate delivery medium
3
9.
Evaluation of Training Programmes
- Selecting Evaluation format and content
- Conducting Training Evaluation
3
10. Emerging Issues and Challenges in Planning and
Implementing Effective Training Programmes
ASSESSMENT
REFERENCES
Quiz (Individual)
Assignment 1 (Group): Modul Design
Assignment 2 (Group): Modul Presentation
Mid-semester Examination
Final Examination
Total
5
25
20
20
30
100
3
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1.
Amir Awang (1986). Teori-teori Pembelajaran. Kuala
Lumpur: Fajar Bakti.
2.
Boyle, P.G. (1981). Planning Better Programs. New York:
Mcgraw-Hill
3.
Brookfield, S.D. (1986). Understanding and Facilitating
Adult Learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
4.
Bruer, J.T. (1993). Schools for Thought. Cambridge,
Massachusetts: MIT Press.
5.
Buckley, Roger (1996). The Theory and Practice of
Training. London: Kogan Page.
6.
Cross, K.P. (1981). Adults as Learners: Increasing
Participation and Facilitating Learning. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass Publishers.
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7.
Gange, R.M. (1985). The Conditions of Learning And
Theory of Instruction. (4th Ed.). Holt, Rinehart and
Winston, Inc
8.
Goldstein, I.L. (1986). Training in Organizations: Needs
Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. Pacific Grove,
California: Brooks-Cole.
9.
Gordon, S.E. (1994). Systematic Training Program Design.
New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
10. Kauchak, D.P., , P.D. (1989). Learning and Teaching.
Massachusetts: Allyn Bacon.
11. Klien, S.b. (1991). Learning: Principles and Applications.
New York: McGraw-Hill.
12. Knowles, M. (1984). Andragogy in Action. San Francisco:
Jossey Bass.
13. Knox, A.B. (1985). Helping Adults Learn. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass.
14. Merriam, S.B. , P.M. (eds) (1989) Handbook of Adult and
Continuing Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
Publishers.
15. Morgan, A. (1993). Improving your Students? Learning: A
Reflection on the Experience of Study. London: Kogan
Page.
16. Oser, F.K., Dick, A., , J. (1992). Effective and Responsible
Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
17. Patrick, J. (1992). Training: Research and Practice.
London: Academic Press.
18. Prior, J. (1994). Gower Handbook of Training and
Development. Hampshire: Gower Publishing Co.
19. Rae, L. (1991). The skills of Training. Worchester: Glower
Publishing.
20. Wills, M. (1993). Managing the Training Process: Putting
the Basics into Practice. Berkshire: McGraw-Hill.
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