ASSIGNMENT
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HMEF5043_V2
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
JANUARY 2022 SEMESTER
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
1.
Answer in English or Malay.
2.
Number of words: 3000 – 5000 words excluding references.
3.
Submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file.
4.
Submit your assignment ONLINE.
5.
Submission date: 15 MARCH 2022.
6.
This assignment accounts for 60% of the total marks for the course.
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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of the assignment is to assess learners’ knowledge and understanding on
theories and research relevant to educational psychology. Learners are also exposed to the
teaching and learning practices in Malaysia.
PART I: ARTICLE REVIEW & LEARNING THEORY (50%)
TASK 1
1.
Login into Tan Sri Abdullah Sanusi Digital Library and go to the EBSCOhost
Database (Academic Search Complete).
2.
Find a research article titled “In the Role of a School Teacher: College Students
Respond to a Bully Episode as Presented in a Case Scenario” by Terneus and McGill
(2021).
3.
Write a review of this article. The review should address the problem of the study,
the objective, samples, methodology, and findings.
4.
Include your own views about bully and how we could address the bully issue in
school from the Behavioural Learning Theory.
5.
Your review should be within 2000 – 2500 words.
TASK 2
1.
Choose ONE learning theory.
2.
Explain the theory.
3.
Evaluate whether the theory is relevant to Malaysian context and how it can be
applied in the teaching and learning process. Support your ideas with relevant
reading resources.
4.
Your write-up should be between 2000 – 2500 words.
[Total: 50 marks]
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Part II: ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)
Discuss the following four questions in the forum and submit proof of your participation
in the online discussions:
Questions:
1.
What professional knowledge and skills are needed to be an effective teacher?
2.
Why is it important for teachers to be committed and motivated?
3.
Why is research important in educational psychology?
4.
What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative
reinforcement?
5.
Discuss briefly why students are not interested in learning?
[Total: 10 marks]
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ATTACHMENT
ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS
HMEF5043_V2 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY / JANUARY 2022 SEMESTER
PART I: ARTICLE REVIEW & LEARNING THEORY (50%)
*QN CLO
Criteria
Weight
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
4
The introduction provides
the reader with sufficient
background information on
the topic and presents
clearly how the information
is connected to the whole
idea of writing the
assignment.
3
The introduction
provides the reader
with some
background
information on the
topic and presents
brief information of
the whole idea of
writing the
assignment.
2
The introduction
provides the reader
with limited
background
information on the
topic and lack of
information on how it
is connected to the
whole idea of writing
the assignment.
1
The introduction is
very brief and does
not indicate the
content of the
assignment.
Unsatisfactory
0
No introduction
Max
Marks
1, 2
2
Introduction
1.0
1
2
Task 1
Review of the article.
2.0
The review is done
thoroughly and
comprehensively. The
learner is able to highlight
the strengths and
weaknesses of the article.
The review is done
clearly. Learner is
able to highlight the
strengths and
weaknesses of the
article.
The review is
satisfactorily done.
The learner is able to
highlight the
strengths and
weaknesses of the
article.
The review is poorly No review
done. The learner
included.
does not highlight
the strengths and
weaknesses of the
article.
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1
2
View about bully from the
Behavioural Learning Theory.
2.0
A very interesting and
constructive views about
bully from the Behavioural
Learning Theory.
An interesting and
constructive views
about bully from the
Behavioural Learning
Theory.
A satisfactory view
about bully from the
Behavioural Learning
Theory.
A weak view about No view given.
bully from the
Behavioural Learning
Theory.
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4
4
2
4
Task 2
Explanation of the theory
1.5
The explanation of the
theory is thoroughly and
accurately done. Reference
is obvious with in-text
citations.
The explanation of
the theory clearly
done. Reference is
obvious with in-text
citations.
The explanation of
the theory is briefly
done. No evidence of
references.
The explanation is
very brief with
limited information
and no referencing
done.
2
4
Task 2
Evaluation of the theory with
respect to Malaysian context.
3.0
The evaluation done is
comprehensive and very
clear. The application to
Malaysian context is logical
and practical. Learner shows
full understanding of the
theory explained earlier.
The evaluation done
is clear. The
application to
Malaysian context is
almost practical.
Learner shows
understanding of the
theory explained
earlier.
The evaluation done
is quite brief and is
confusing at times.
The application to
Malaysian context is
somehow illogical and
impractical.
The evaluation done No evaluation
is vague and very
made.
confusing. Learner
shows lack of
understanding of the
theory.
12
1,2
2
Conclusion
1.5
The conclusion summarises
the learner’s main points
(aspects) of the assignment
by paraphrasing the whole
idea of the assignment. It
also includes an ending
comment that inspires the
reader to continue thinking
about the topic.
The conclusion
summarises briefly
the learner’s main
points (aspects) of
the assignment. It
also includes an
ending comment that
makes the reader to
continue thinking
about the topic.
The conclusion
summarises briefly
the learner’s main
points (aspects) of
the assignment.
The conclusion is
very brief and does
not tie the
information in the
assignment.
No conclusion
6
1,2
4
References
1.5
Six or more resources are
listed and cited in the report
according to APA
referencing style.
Elaborations of ideas are
very convincing as relevant
literature support was
included.
Six or more resources Four or less resources Only one reference
are listed and cited in are listed but not
was used for the
the report.
cited in the report
whole report.
Elaborations of ideas
are convincing with
the use of the
resources.
No evidence of
literature support.
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Total
12.5
No theory
included.
6
50
*QN = Question Number
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INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT PROOF OF ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)
Do the following:
1.
Select the best FIVE (5) 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 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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PART II: ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)
QN
QN15
CLO
Criteria
2 & Quality of
3 Postings
Weightage
2.5
Learning
Domain:
Affective
Domain
(A2)
Total Marks
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Unsatisfactory
4
3
2
1
0
All five comments are
good, appropriate,
relevant, meaningful,
and respectful.
Four of the comments
are good, appropriate,
relevant, meaningful, and
respectful.
Three of the comments
are somewhat good,
appropriate, meaningful,
and respectful.
None of the comments are
No postings were given
good and relevant. / Comments as proof of participation
are short responses that are not in the discussion.
substantial nor meaningful.
Kelima-lima komen baik,
sesuai, relevan,
bermakna dan
berhemah.
Empat komen baik,
sesuai, relevan,
bermakna dan
berhemah.
Tiga komen baik, sesuai,
relevan, bermakna dan
berhemah.
Tiada komen yang baik dan
relevan. / Komen hanya respon
yang ringkas dan tidak meluas
dan tidak bermakna.
2.5
Max
marks
10
Tiada posting diberi
sebagai bukti
penyertaan dalam
perbincangan.
10
*QN = Question Number
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