ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN

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HBEC1103
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / PENGENALAN
PENDIDIKAN AWAL KANAK-KANAK
SEPTEMBER 2015 SEMESTER
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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR
1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in both Malay and English. /
Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa Melayu
dan bahasa Inggeris.
2. Answer in Malay or English. / Jawab dalam bahasa Melayu atau bahasa Inggeris.
3. Learners are to submit assignment only in MsWord format unless specified otherwise. Please
refrain from converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc.
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preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12
point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing. / Muat turunkan templat tugasan versi
bahasa yang berkenaan daripada MyVLE untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda.
Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz fon 12 Times New Roman dan
langkau baris 1.5.
5. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy
the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed
within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at
the end of your assignment. / Tugasan anda hendaklah mengandungi 2500 hingga 3000
patah perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan. Bilangan perkataan hendaklah ditunjukkan di
hujung tugasan anda. Jangan menyalin soalan dan arahan tugasan dalam jawapan anda.
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dibenarkan. Jumlah perkataan hendaklah dinyatakan di penghujung tugasan anda.
6. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for
instructions on the procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a
copy of your submitted assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference. /
Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan SECARA ONLINE melalui MyVLE. Sila rujuk
kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai prosedur penghantaran tugasan secara online. Anda
dinasihatkan menyimpan salinan tugasan yang dihantar dan bukti penghantaran untuk
rujukan sendiri.
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7. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MSWORD format. Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File
which is wrongly submitted must be re-submitted online before the deadline. / Anda hanya
boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail. Fail tugasan yang dihantar
mestilah dalam format MS-WORD (filename.doc). Sila pastikan fail adalah VERSI
TERKINI yang BETUL. Fail yang tersalah hantar hendaklah dihantar semula secara online sebelum tamat tempoh penghantaran.
8. Your assignment must be submitted between 2nd 15th November 2015. Submission after
15th November 2015 will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara
2hb 15hb November 2015. Serahan selepas 15hb November 2015 TIDAK akan diterima.
9. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons
assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own. / Tugasan
hendaklah disiapkan secara individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga
dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri.
10. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as
specified in the Registrars Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrars Announcement in
myVLE). / Sila ambil maklum tentang PENALTI yang akan dikenakan ke atas penghantaran
lewat tugasan seperti yang tertera di pekeliling pejabat Pendaftar 6/2012 (Rujuk Registrars
Announcement di myVLE).
11. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as
proof of submission. Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce
the submission receipt in any dispute arises concerning assignment submission. / Anda perlu
memastikan RESIT yang dikeluarkan bagi penghantaran tugasan disimpan sebagai bukti
penghantaran. Kegagalan mengemukakan resit dalam sebarang isu yang timbul berkaitan
penghantaran tugasan akan mengakibatkan tugasan dianggap TIDAK dihantar.

EVALUATION / PENILAIAN
This assignment accounts for 40% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed
based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the
assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences. /
Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 40% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan
akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan. Anda
akan diberikan maklum balas tentang tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester
bermula.
PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION / PLAGIARISME: POTONGAN MARKAH
Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If
plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: /
Amaran: Tugasan yang diserahkan, secara automatik, akan disemak untuk menentukan
kadar pertindihan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:
No. /
Bil.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Similarity Percentage /
Kadar Pertindihan
0 30
30.01 50
50.01 70
70.01 - 100

Marks Deduction /
Potongan Markah
0
5
10
100

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
According to the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a
developmentally appropriate practice is designed to promote young childrens optimal
learning and development.
In this assignment, you are requested to:
a. Discuss your understanding regarding developmentally appropriate practices in early
childhood care and education settings;
b. Observe a teaching and learning activity/session by a practitioner in an early childhood
care and education centre (Nursery or Kindergarten or Preschool). Report your
observation focussing on the developmentally appropriate practices; and
c. Based on your classroom observation, provide suggestions on how developmentally
appropriate practices can be applied in an early childhood care and education settings.
To complete this assignment, you are adviced to do a vigorous literature review from
various resources (text books, journals, proceeding papaers, guide-line books from
relevant agencies, on-line documents, or browsing relevant agencies web-site).
Do make sure that you have the permission of the centres authorities to have access to
the centre and implementing your observation at the early childhood centre.

[Total: 40 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN
Menurut National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC), amalan
bersesuaian perkembangan (developmentally appropriate practice) dirancang untuk
menggalakkan perkembangan dan pembelajaran optimal kanak-kanak kecil.
Untuk tugasan ini, anda dikehendaki untuk:
a. Bincangkan pemahaman anda berhubung amalan bersesuaian perkembangan
(developmentally appropriate practice) dalam seting pengasuhan dan pendidikan
awal kanak-kanak;
b. Laksanakan pemerhatian ke atas aktiviti/sesi pengajaran dan pembelajaran oleh
seorang pengamal di dalam seting pengasuhan dan pendidikan awal kanak-kanak
(TASKA atau TADIKA atau Prasekolah). Laporkan pemerhatian anda dengan
memberi tumpuan terhadap amalan bersesuaian perkembangan; dan
c. Berdasarkan pemerhatian bilik darjah anda, cadangkan bagaimana anda boleh
melaksanakan amalan bersesuaian perkembangan dalam seting pengasuhan dan
pendidikan awal kanak-kanak.
Untuk menyempurnakan tugasan ini anda dikehendaki melakukan rujukan pembacaan
dari pelbagai sumber (buku teks, jurnel, kertas prosiding, buku garis panduan agensi
berkaitan, dokumen-dokumen atas talian, atau melayari laman-laman web agensi
berkaitan).
Pastikan bahawa anda mempunyai kebenaran daripada pihak berkuasa pusat untuk
melaksanakan pemerhatian anda di dalam pusat pendidikan awal kanak-kanak tersebut.

[Jumlah: 40 markah]

Assignment Rubrics
HBEC1103 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / SEPTEMBER 2015 SEMESTER

Criteria / Kriteria

Weight /
Wajaran

Introduction

Content:
What is
developmentally
appropriate
practice in early
childhood care
and education
settings.

Report on
observation on
teaching and
learning activity of
a practitioner in
an early childhood
care and education

2.5

Missing
Item /
Tidak Lengkap
0
There is no
introduction to
the paper.

Low /
Lemah

Fair /
Sederhana

Above average /
Baik

Excellent /
Cemerlang

1
The introduction
does not mention
the structure,
objectives of the
paper and important
concepts.

2
The introduction
previews the structure
of the paper in a clear
manner.

3
The introduction
previews the structure
of the paper and
objectives in a clear
manner.

There is no
definition
given.

Show limited related

knowledge regarding
developmentally
appropriate practice
in early childhood
care and education
settings.
NO references
referred.

Demonstrate good
knowledge regarding
developmentally
appropriate practice
in early childhood
care and education
settings.
ONE TWO
references included.

Demonstrate
comprehensive and
current knowledge
regarding
developmentally
appropriate practice
in early childhood
care and education
settings.
THREE FOUR
references included.

There is no
report on
observation on
teaching and
learning activity
of a practitioner
in an early

Report on
observation on
teaching and
learning activity of a
practitioner in an
early childhood care
and education

Very brief report on

observation on
teaching and learning
activity of a
practitioner in an
early childhood care
and education

Clear report on
observation on
teaching and learning
activity of a
practitioner in an
early childhood care
and education

4
The introduction
previews the structure
and objectives of the
paper clearly.
Important concepts
are also clearly
explained.
Shows extensive
knowledge,
comprehensive and up
to date regarding
developmentally
appropriate practice in
early childhood care
and education
settings.
Comprehensive
coverage, consistent
and detail.
FIVE or more
references included.
Very clear and
detailed report on
observation on
teaching and learning
activity of a
practitioner in an early
childhood care and

Max
Marks /
Markah
Penuh
4

12

10

Criteria / Kriteria

Weight /
Wajaran

settings focussing
on the
developmentally
appropriate
practices.

Suggestions on
how
developmentally
appropriate
practices can be
applied in an early
childhood care
and education
settings.

Conclusion

Missing
Item /
Tidak Lengkap
0
childhood care
and education
settings
focussing on the
developmentall
y appropriate
practices.
NO comment
given.

Low /
Lemah

Fair /
Sederhana

Above average /
Baik

Excellent /
Cemerlang

1
settings focussing on
the developmentally
appropriate
practices.
NO comment given.

2
settings focussing on
the developmentally
appropriate practices.
Very brief comments
given.
very brief.

3
settings focussing on
the developmentally
appropriate practices.
Comments given but
without any
references.

4
education settings
focussing on the
developmentally
appropriate practices.
Very brief comments
given.
Detail comments
supported with
literatures also
presented.
FIVE or more
suggestions how
developmentally
appropriate practices
can be applied in an
early childhood care
and education settings
given.
THREE or more
references included.

2.5

There is no
suggestion
given.

Very brief and

unclear suggestions
on how
developmentally
appropriate practices
can be applied in an
early childhood care
and education
settings.

TWO or less
suggestions how
developmentally
appropriate practices
can be applied in an
early childhood care
and education
settings given.
NO reference
referred.

THREE to FOUR
suggestions how
developmentally
appropriate practices
can be applied in an
early childhood care
and education
settings given.
TWO or less
references referred.

There is no
conclusion

Conclusion given
but unable to
associate with the
entire report.

Conclusion given is
brief and less
successful in
associating with
entire report.

Conclusion
given can be
associated with
the entire report.

Very clear and

systematically
concluded and able to
associate with the
entire report.
TOTAL MARKS / JUMLAH MARKAH

Max
Marks /
Markah
Penuh

10

40