ASSIGNMENT

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HPGD1103
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
JANUARY SEMESTER 2024
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SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION / ARAHAN KHUSUS

1. Answer in Malay or English. /

Jawab dalam Bahasa Melayu atau Bahasa Inggeris.

2. Number of words: 2500 – 3000 words excluding references. /

Jumlah patah perkataan: 2500 – 3000 patah perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan.

3. Submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. /

Hantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail.

4. Submit your assignment ONLINE. /

Tugasan ini dihantar secara ONLINE.

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5. Submission date : 12 MARCH 2024. /

Tarikh penghantaran : 12 MAC 2024.

6. This assignment accounts for 60% of the total marks for the course. /

Tugasan ini menyumbang sebanyak 60% dari jumlah markah kursus.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this assignment is twofold: firstly, to critically analyses and summarise
recent advancements in curriculum development from scholarly sources, focusing on
their impact and feasibility in educational settings; and secondly, to apply this
knowledge by designing a course that enhances 21 st century skills, involving the
creation of specific course outcomes, content, learning activities, and assessment
methods, tailored to meet the demands of modern education in the context of the
ongoing industrial revolution.

INSTRUCTIONS:
You are required to complete both parts of the assignment.

PART 1
TASK 1 (20 MARKS)
In response to the global industrial revolution, there is a growing need to adapt and
evolve curricula to meet the learning demands of the 21st century. This task involves a
comprehensive review of 2-3 journal articles or book chapters that address
contemporary innovations in curriculum development. The review should be
summarised and synthesised in an executive summary that includes the following:

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(a) Identify and describe 2-3 recent advances or trends in curriculum development
that are relevant to 21 st century learning, such as digital literacy, collaborative
learning, or problem-solving skills.
(b) Analyse how these developments impact teaching methods and learning
outcomes, particularly in promoting skills such as critical thinking, creativity,
and adaptability in students.
(c) Evaluate the practicality and feasibility of implementing these modern
curriculum changes in educational institutions, considering factors such as
technology integration, teacher training, and availability of resources.

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TASK 2 (30 MARKS)

You are required to provide the following information in the course module:

(i) Title of the Course

(ii) Course Description:

 What is the course about?
 What will students achieve if they were to attend
this course?

(iii) Rationale:
 Why is the course important?
 Why does the learner need this course?
 Does the course fulfil the needs of the society?

(iv) Duration of the course

(v) Course objectives/ Learning outcomes statements: CLO1:

Write three CLOs that include knowledge (cognitive), CLO2:
attitudes (affective), and skills (psychomotor) that CLO3
students should achieve.

(vi) Course pre-requisite

Knowledge is required beforehand or necessary as
preparation for the future.

(vii) Content:
Briefly describe 5-10 topics to be included in the
course.

(viii) Materials:
Printed materials, websites, eBooks, etc.

(ix) Main teaching approaches, teaching methods and

teaching strategies:
 Approaches (constructivist, humanism, cognitivism,
etc.)
 Teaching methods (lecture method, student-
centered, etc.)
 Teaching strategies (inquiry-based learning,
problem-based learning etc)

(x) Types of assessment / Grading procedures:

 How will you assess your student progress in
meeting the three CLOs for your course? (Summative

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 or formative)
 Suggested methods of assessment (tests,
assignments, projects, etc.) and provide the marks
allocated for each CLO.

(xi) Main references

Include at least FIVE key references that you will use
for your course and student references. Also, ensure
that the references are relevant and up to date (not
older than 5 years). Adhere to the latest APA format for
your reference.

(xii) Other additional information

Provide at least FIVE additional information and
examples relevant to the course as follows:
 Supplementary reading materials, journals, or
papers
 Online resources: Add links to relevant websites,
online lectures, educational videos, podcasts, or
webinars
 Multimedia materials: Mention any documentaries,
films, or audio recordings
 Interactive learning tools: Online simulations,
interactive tools, or software
 Case studies and real-world examples: Include case
studies or examples from real-world scenarios
 Discussion forums and study groups: If there are
online forums, social media groups, or study groups
associated with the course, indicate how to join
them.
 Guest speaker sessions: Provide information about
these sessions etc.

[50 marks]

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PART 2
ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10 MARKS)

Provide your response for online discussion in myINSPIRE based on the following:
(a) What impact do you think new technologies are having on the way curricula
are developed and delivered? Discuss the potential benefits and challenges.
(b) How do you think curriculum developers can strike a balance between
standardising content to ensure uniformity of education and adapting to
different learning needs and local circumstances?
(c) How important is student feedback in curriculum development? Discuss
how student input can be effectively integrated into the curriculum
development process.
(d) How do you envision the future of curriculum design? Consider factors such
as globalisation, technological advances and changing societal needs.
(e) Cultural sensitivity in curricula: How can curriculum developers ensure that
content is culturally sensitive and inclusive? Give examples of good practise
or potential pitfalls.
[TOTAL: 60 MARKS]

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT PROOF OF ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION

Do the following:
1. Select the best FIVE (5) of your postings from the forum discussion set up by
your tutor.
2. Do screenshots of the postings and include them as images in your
assignment.
3. The screenshots should be in an image file (either in JPG or PNG format).
Refer to the sample of Screen Grab below
4. The screenshots should contain: Name, Title of the discussion, Day, Date
and Time.

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Guidelines for Submission:
a. Use double space and 12-point Times New Roman font.
b. Provide reference using the American Psychological Association (APA)
format 7th edition.
c. References should be the latest (the year 2010 onwards)
Notes:
● Assignments should be submitted according to the due date.
● You are to submit a softcopy of your assignment online through myINSPIRE.
Plagiarism is not acceptable. If you are not sure what is meant by plagiarism, refer
to the various websites which discuss this matter, e.g. owl.english.purdue

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