SUMMARY OF COURSE INFROMATION

1. Culture and Learning

Name of Course
Budaya dan Pembelajaran

2. Course Code EDUP3073

3. Name of academic
Dr. Najwa binti Mat Russ
staff
4. Rationale for the
This course is offered so that students can understand and be aware of the sociocultural
inclusion of the
diversity in Malaysia and able to create a cultural friendly classroom environment.
course in the
programme
5. Semester and Year
Semester 2 Year 2 / Semester II Year 2 / Semester III Year 2
offered

6. Total Student Total Face to Face and Non Face to

Learning Time Face to Face Non Face to Face
Face Learning

L=Lecture
T=Tutorial L T P A L T P A
P=Practical
125
A=Assessment
30 15 2.5 30 30 17.5

7. Credit value 3

8. Prerequisite (if any) None

9. Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes, CLO

1. Describe the importance of understanding the concept of culture and social theories to
the teachers in their classroom. (C2, LO1)
2. Discuss aspects, effects and implications of sociocultural diversity in Malaysia through
interviews. (C5, A2, LO1)
3. Suggest roles of teachers in nation building in sociocultural diversity in the school
environment. (C6, A2, LO3, CTPS3).
4. Plan measures to manage a cultural friendly classroom environment in Malaysia. (C6,
A2, LO3, CTPS3)
5. Evaluate the roles of teachers as cultural friendly agent in the context of Malaysian
community. (C5, LO1, LO3, CTPS2)

LEARNING TAXONOMIES
COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE
DOMAIN DOMAIN DOMAIN
Respons ketara kompleks
Respons berpandu

Embracing value
Giving response
Comprehension

CLO
Lakuan tulen
Application

Mekanisme
Knowledge

Evaluatingi
Perception
Evaluation

Accepting

Analysing
Adaptasi
Analysis

Design

Set

C C C C C C P P P P P P P A A A A A
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
1 x

2 x x

3 x x

4 x x
5
x

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10. Transferable Skills,
TS: Critical thinking and problem solving skills (CTPS3), Communication skills (CS6)

11. Teaching-learning
and assessment Teaching-learning strategy:
strategy
Lecture, tutorial and discussion

Assessment strategy:

Assessment is divided into two sections that are; Course Work (50%) and Final Examination
(50%). Course work is adminstered throughout the course while Examination is administered
at the end of the semester.

Course work consists of an interview report (600 words) and academic writing (1000 words).
Course work is designed based on the Buku Panduan Pentaksiran.
Examination is a written test constructed based on the Buku Panduan Pentaksiran

Learning Outcome (LO) Teaching-learning strategy Type of Assessment

Lecture
Written test
LO1 - Knowledge Tutorial
Interview Report

LO3 Scientific skill , thinking Lecture

Written test
skills and problem Tutorial
Academic writing
solving Discussion

12. Synopsis This course discusses the concept of culture; aspects and implications of multi sociocultural
in Malaysia; culture friendly classroom management; national integration; communication
skills and teacher as culture friendly agent.

Kursus ini membincangkan konsep budaya; aspek, kesan dan implikasi kepelbagaian
sosiobudaya di Malaysia; pengurusan bilik darjah mesra budaya; integrasi nasional;
kemahiran berkomunikasi dan guru sebagai agen mesra budaya.

13. Mode of Delivery Lecture and Tutorial.

14. Assessment Course work : 50%

Methods and Types Final examination : 50%

Type of assessment Method of assessment Percentage

Written test Final Examination 50

Report of Interview 20
Assignment
Academic Writing 30

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15 Mapping of Course
Learning
Outcomes, CLO to PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4 PEO 5 PEO 6
the Programme
Educational CLO 1 X
Objectives, PEO
CLO 2 X

CLO 3 X

CLO 4 X

CLO 5 X

PEO1 Kowledgeable (LO1) and possess practical skills (LO2) in the teaching
profession in line with the needs of the organisation and clients
PEO2 Generate solutions to problems (LO3) in the teaching profession through
scientific approach (LO3) innovatively, creatively and ethically (LO8).
PEO3 Communicate(LO4) effectively to uphold Bahasa Melayu as a language of
knowledge and strengthen the use of the English language
PEO4 Able to seek and manage relevant information from various sources (LO6)
PEO5 Demonstrate entrepreneurial and managerial skills (LO7) and realise the
needs of life-long learning (LO6) for career development.
PEO6 Possess values and professionalism (LO8), leadership qualities(LO9),
social skills, responsible and able to work as a team (LO5)

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

CLO 1 Describe the importance of understanding the concept of culture and
social theories to the teachers in their classroom (C2, LO1)
CLO 2 Discuss the aspects, effects and implications of sociocultural diversity in
Malaysia through interviews (C5, A2, LO1)
CLO 3 Suggest roles of teachers in nation building in sociocultural diversity in the
school environment (C6, A2, LO3, CTPS3)
CLO 4 Plan measures to manage a cultural friendly classroom environment in
Malaysia . (C6, A2, LO3, CTPS3)
CLO 5 Evaluate the roles of teachers as cultural friendly agent in the context of
Malaysian community (C5, LO1, LO3,CTPS2)

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16. Mapping of the
Course Learning LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5 LO 6 LO 7 LO 8 LO 9
Outcomes, CLO to
the Learning CLO 1 X
Outcomes, LO
CLO 2 X

CLO 3 X

CLO 4 X

CLO 5 X X

Learning Outcomes Domain (LO)

LO1 Knowledge
LO2 Psychomotor / Practical/Technical Skills
LO3 Critical Thinking and Scientific Approach
LO4 Communication Skills
LO5 Social / Team Work/ Responsibility Skills
LO6 Life Long Learning and Information Management
LO7 Management and Entrepreneurship Skills
LO8 Professionalism, Value, Attitude and Etiquette
LO9 Leadership Skills

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

CLO 1 Describe the importance of understanding the concept of culture and social
theories to the teachers in their classroom (C2, LO1)
CLO 2 Discuss the aspects, effects and implications of sociocultural diversity in
Malaysia through interviews (C5, A2, LO1)
CLO 3 Suggest roles of teachers in nation building in sociocultural diversity in the
school environment (C6, A2, LO3, CTPS3)
CLO 4 Plan measures to manage a cultural friendly classroom environment in
Malaysia . (C6, A2, LO3, CTPS3)
CLO 5 Evaluate the roles of teachers as cultural friendly agent in the context of
Malaysian community (C5, LO1, LO3,CTPS2)

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 Non Face to
Face to face

Total SLT
Interaction
intercation

Face
Course Content Outline and Student Learning Time per
17. topic

Assessment

Assessment
Practicali

Practical
Lecture

Lecture
Tutorial

Tutorial
1. The concept of Culture and the Importance of
Understanding the Concept
Meaning and the concept of culture
Race and ethnic in Malaysia
1 2 2 7
Race and ethnic demograpy in Malaysia
The Importance of understanding the concept of
culture to teachers

2. Socioculture and Sociocultural Development in

Classroom
The meaning of Socioculture
Bronfenbenner Ecological System Theory 2 1 2 2 7
Lev Vygotsky Sosiocultural Theory of Development
Role of teacher in sociocultural development in the
classroom

3. Awareness of Socio-cultural Diversity in Malaysia

Awareness of socio-cultural diversity in Malaysia
- Race
- Language
4 2
- Social Structure 4 4 14
- Belief
- Custom and Rituals
The importance of socio-cultural awareness to
teachers in Malaysia

4. Roles and Implications of Sociocultural Diversity to

the Education System in Malaysia
Roles and implications of Sociocultural diversity in
following aspects:
- Students 4 2
4 4 14
- Teachers
- School
- Curriculum

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 5. Equality in Educational Opportunities in Malaysia

Equality in Educational Opportunities

- Gender
- Social Class
- Interior
- Minority groups
Education Programmes For All in Malaysia
- Education Programmes for Indigenous and 4 2
4 4 14
Interior
- Juvenile Education Programmes
- Remedial Education Programmes
- Education Programmes for children with special
needs
- School in the Hospital
- Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih (School for
the homeless and abandoned children)
- Under-enrolled school
Challenges of Educational Equity in Malaysia

6.
Sociocultural Diversity

The concept fo nation building

- To enhance the national language
- To strengthen national integration 4 2 4 4 14
- To instill the passion towards arts, heritage and
national culture
Initiatives to develop nation building
The roles of teachers in developing nation building

7. Management of a Cultural Friendly Classroom

Aspects of management
- physical
- emotion
- social
- sociolinguistic 6 3 6 6 21
Cultural Friendly Pedagogy
- Pedagogy for the main stream
- Pedagogy for combine class
- Pedagogy for the Indigenous
Cultural friendly based assessment

8. Effective Communication in a Cultural Friendly

Classroom
Effective communication Skills
- verbal and non-verbal
- language register 2 1 2 2 7
- politeness
The national language as medium of unity
The importance of effective communication skills

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 9. Teacher as an Agent of Cultural Friendly in the
Community, National and Global
Cultural friendly programmes
- Collaborative programmes with Parent Teacher
Association
- Smart partnership with government and private
agencies 2 1 2 2 7
Characteristics of cultural friendly teachers;
- Personal
- Professional
- Behavioural practice
Role of teacher as cultural friendly agent

Course work 10 10

Practical

Revision for examinaion 7.5 7.5

Examination 2.5 2.5

Total 30 15 2.5 30 30 17.5 125

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 Face to Face Non Face to Face
TOTAL FACE TO FACE AND NON FACE
TO FACE Lecture 30 30

Tutorial 15 30

Interview Report
- 4
(600 words)
Academic Writing
- 6
(1000 words)

Final Examination 2.5 7.5

Total 47.5 77.5

Total of Students
125
Learning Time

Credit Hours 3

18. Main References Bennette,C.I.(2011).Comprehensive multicultural education:Theory and practice.(7 th ed.)

Needham,MA:Allyn& Bacon.

Noriati A. Rashid, Boon Pong Ying, Sharifah Fakhriah Syed Ahmad, Zuraidah A. Majid,(2011).
Budaya dan Pembelajaran. Oxford Fajar Sdn . Bhd.

Jere E.,Brophy, Janet Alleman, Barbara Knighton, (2010). A learning Community in the
Primary Classroom. Routledge

Additional Ahmad Ali Seman, Warti Bt Kimi(2013).Hubungan Etnik di Malaysia; Freemaind Horizons
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Good,T.L. & Brophy,J.E.(2007). Looking in classrooms. (10thed).Boston:Pearson Education,

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Orang Asli: isu, transformasi dan cabaran .

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Nieto,S.(2009).Language,culture and teaching: Critical perspective for an new century.(2nd

ed.).New Jersey:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (2012), Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia

(PPPM), 2013 2015.

Additional
19. None
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