TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE/MODULE

1. Name of
Course/Module

Learning and the Learner

Murid dan Alam Belajar

2. Course Code

EDU3033

3. Name(s) of academic ZAKIRAH IMANA HO BINTI ABDULLAH

staff
4. Rationale for the
Students should understand the learning environment and apply learning theories in
inclusion of the
the teaching and learning process. Students should also be able to apply knowledge
course/module in the of individual differences, learning styles and motivation in teaching and learning.
programme
5. Semester and Year
offered

Semester 2, Year 1

6. Total Student
Learning Time (SLT)

Face to Face

L = Lecture
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
A = Assessment

30

15

2.5

7. Credit Value

8. Prerequisite (if any)

None

9. Learning Objectives

Students will be able to :

Non Face To Face

Total Guided and

Independent Learning

72.5

120

1.

Understand Learning and the Learner course content

2.

Analyse suitable teaching and learning approaches and strategies based on the
needs of the children.

11. Teaching-learning and Teaching-learning strategy:

assessment strategy
1. Lecture
2. Presentation
3. Discussion
Assessment strategy:
Performance of students in this course is determined through two (2) forms
of assessment, that are course work (50%) and written examination (50%).
Examination questions are constructed by lecturers teaching the course
within the time frame given. Centralised examination is administered at the
end of the semester. Examination questions comprise of structured and
extended essays.
12 Synopsis
.

This course encompasses the childs learning environment;various learning theories;

model, approach and strategies in teaching and learning; individual differences,
motivation and learning process.

13. Mode of Delivery

Lecture and tutorial

14. Assessment Methods Coursework : 50%

and Types
Examination : 50%

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1.

2.

3.

Total

Others (Coursework, revision, etc.)

and after lecture)Self-study (before Non Face-to-face

Interaction

Assessment

Tutorial

Practical

Face-to-face
Interaction
Lecture

Content outline of the course/module and the

15. SLT per topic

Learning Environment:

Concepts of Learning Environment

Childrens learning experience

Role and importance of play in learning

process of children

Characteristics and types of play

10

20

Concepts Of Teaching And Learning

Meaning of teaching and learning

Principles of learning

Types of learning

Learning Theories

Behaviourist theories

Cognitive theories and Constructivism

Approach

Social Learning Theory

Humanistic Approach

Implications of learning theories in

teaching and learning

Implications of learning theories in teaching

and learning of children with special needs

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4.

5.

6.

Model, Approaches,Strategies And

Methods Of Teaching
Models of Teaching such as :
Information Processing Model
Behavioural Model
Social Model
Personal Model

Implications of models of teaching in

teaching and learning

Approaches, strategies, methods and

techniques based on models of teaching

Modification of methods and techniques of

teaching and learning for children with
special needs

10

10

25

30

15

45

90

Individual Differences And Learning

Intelligence (IQ)

Multiple Intelligence (Gardner)

Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Thinking Styles

Learning Styles

Implications of individual differences in

teaching and learning

Motivation And Learning

Behaviourist perspective

Cognitivist perspective

Humanistic perspective

Implications of motivation in teaching and

learning

Interaction (Face to Face & non Face to Face)

Coursework

20

20

Revision for Examination

7.5

7.5

Examination

2.5

Total
16. Main references

30

15

2.5

2.5
45

27.5

120

Elizabeth,W. & Jane,A.(2005). Play, learning and the early childhood curriculum. (2nd
ed.).London:Paul Chapman.
Joyce, B..,Weil,M.,Calhoun,E. (2011). Models of teaching.Boston:Pearson.
Woolfolk, A.E. (2012). Educational psychology(12th ed.).New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

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Additional references Borich,G.(2011).Effective teaching methods:Research-based practice.(7th ed.). Boston:

Pearson Education,Inc.
Elias,M.J. & Arnold,H.(2006).The educators guide to emotional intelligence and
academic achievement: Social-emotional learning in the classroom. CA:Corwin
Press.
Noriati, Boon, Sharifah.(2012). Murid dan alam belajar. (kemaskini). ShahAlam: Oxford
Fajar Sdn Bhd.
Rief,S.F.,Heimburge,J.A.(2006).How to reach and teach all children in the inclusive
classroom:Practical strategies, lessons and activities.(2nd ed.).Canada:John
Wiley &Sons.
Slavin, R.E. (2011). Educational psychology.Theory and practice.(10th ed.). Boston:
Allyn and Bacon.
Strong,R.W.,Silver,H.&Perini,M.J.(2000).So each may learn: Integrating learning styles
and multiple intelligences.U.S.: ASCD.
Tomlinson,C.A.& McTighe,J.(2006). Integrating differentiated instruction
understanding by design:Connecting content and kids. U.S.A.:ASCD.
Wood,E. & Attfield,J.(2005). Play, learning and the early
ed.).London:Paul Chapman.
20. Other additional
information

and

childhood curriculum.(2nd

None

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