This document provides information about the EDU555 Curriculum and Instruction course for week 1. The course will cover curriculum and instruction principles, procedures, and practices. It will also focus on instructional approaches, methods, techniques and materials. The course outcomes include being able to design curriculum, syllabus, lesson plans and evaluate instructional materials. The course content will cover topics such as curriculum models, evaluation, school curriculum, syllabus design, instructional objectives, and microteaching. Assessment includes tests, presentations, course design projects, lesson plans and class participation. Policies on grading, dress code and attendance are also outlined.

1. EDU555 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
WEEK 1

2. Curriculum & Instruction

3. 0 Course Description:
0 This course will be divided into two major areas i.e. Curriculum
and Instruction. Section one will provide an overview of the
principles, procedures and practices in curriculum and syllabus
design. The second section will focus on instruction and
instructional materials.
0 Course Outcomes:
 At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the principles and procedures in curriculum and
syllabus design,
2. Design curriculum and syllabus for a specific groups of
learners,
3. Describe the school curriculum and syllabus,
4. Prepare lesson plan for classroom instruction,
5. Design, utilize and evaluate instructional materials for use
in teaching.

4. 0 Course Content:
0 Curriculum and Instruction:
0 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction
0 Definition: Curriculum, Syllabus, Scheme of Work, Lesson Plan
0 Principles and Procedures of Curriculum Development
0 Models of Curriculum Development: The Tyler’s Model, The Interaction
Model, Taba’s Model, Contemporary Model
0 Curriculum Evaluation: Types, Purposes, Procedures, CIPP Model
0 The School Curriculum: KBSR and KBSM. The Role of MOE and CDC
0 Syllabus and Syllabus Design, Type of Syllabuses/Syllabi, Format and
Content of Syllabus
0 Scheme of Work
0 Instructional Objectives: Objectives and Learning Outcome
0 Lesson Plan
0 Instruction: Approaches, Methods and Techniques
0 Instructional Materials: Principles and Procedures in Instructional
Materials Design, Types, Purposes, Utilisation and Evaluation of
Instructional Materials.
0 Micro Teaching

5. Grading Policies
The grading scale as explained in the course catalogue will be used:
80-100% = A 65-69% = B 50-54% = C
75-79% = A- 60-64% = B-
70-74% = B+ 55-59% = C+
Test Students will demonstrate their knowledge in two tests.
(2x20)
40%
Oral Presentation Students will present a review of an article. 5%
Article review Students will submit a written review of an article 5%
Course Design Students will submit a written group project on course
design.
20%
Lesson Plan and
Instructional
Materials/Micro-
teaching
Students will submit a lesson plan with instructional
materials.
Students will conduct a micro teaching session.
10%
10%
Class
Participation
+
Portfolio
• Students will participate in class discussion, group
activities, presentations and micro-teaching.
• Students will collaborate together for a portfolio
website containing notes, handouts, information and
resources related to the course.
10%

6. 0 Scheme of Work (SOW)
0 Description of Assessment
SOW & Description of Assessment

7. Dress Code
0 Formal Attire!!
0 Name tag
0 Covered Shoes
0 Male VS Female
0 COMPULSORY during;
0 Presentation
0 Microteaching
0 Mark will be deducted if the students FAILED to
follow the instruction given.

8. Attendance
0 Compulsory!
0 No such things there must be 80% from total
attendance!
0 Provide me LEGAL MEDICAL CERTIFICATE if you
failed to attend my class!
0 Come earlier than me!

9. Learning Materials
0 Textbook (Chemistry F4 & F5)
0 Curriculum Specification (Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran,
HSP)
0 Personal Marker Pen!

10. DEATH PEOPLE STAY OUTSIDE!!

11. Curriculum
0 Curriculum is commonly defined as “a plan of study”
0 For example:
KSSR or Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah is a plan of
study for Malaysian Primary school for a period of 6 years.
KBSM or Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah is a
plan of study for Malaysian Secondary school for a period
of 5 years
0 B. Sc. Ed. (Honours) Chemistry/Physics/ Biology
0 The curriculum was plan for a period of 4 years of study in
order to obtain the first degree.

12. Instruction
0 Refers to the process of giving instruction in a classroom
through the process of teaching and learning.
0 Instruction thus, is the process of implementing the
curriculum through the process of teaching and learning by
using various approaches, methods and technique.
0 According to Saylor (1981), instruction is the actual
engagements of learners with planned learning.
0 As such, curriculum is often associated with instruction.

13. Definition of Curriculum
0 Curriculum has been defined differently by different
people according to the purposes and functions.
0 The following are some definitions of curriculum:

14. Definition of Curriculum
0 “ a course of study” – Dressel
0 “ a plan for providing sets of learning opportunities
for persons to be educated” - J. Galen Saylor et al,
1981
0 “An organized set of formal education and/or
training intentions”- David Pratt
0 “ a plan of learning” – Taba, 1962

15. Definition of Curriculum
0 Jon Wiles and Joseph Bondi view curriculum as a
four-step plan involving
“purposes…design…implementation… assessment.”
0 “ a total instructional program composed of syllabus
or individual course programs - Bowen

16. Definition of Curriculum
0 A general over-all plan of the content or specific
materials of instruction that the school should offer
the student by way of qualifying him for graduation or
certification for entrance into a professional or
vocational field - Good

17. Definition of Curriculum
0 Ministry of Education, Malaysia according to Akta
Pendidikan 1996
“Satu program pendidikan yang termasuk
kurikulum dan kegiatan ko-kurikulum yang
merangkumi semua pengetahuan, kemahiran,
norma, nilai, unsur kebudayaan, dan
kepercayaan untuk membantu perkembangan
seseorang murid dengan sepenuhnya dari segi
rohani, jasmani, mental dan emosi serta untuk
menyampaikan pengetahuan.”

18. Definition of Curriculum
0 The word “Curriculum” originates from the Latin
word “currere” which means “a race course”
0 As such, the most common definition of curriculum is
“ a course of study” or “a plan of study”

19. Definition of Curriculum
0 Based on the various definitions given, a
curriculum consists of:
 A plan which is documented
 Consisting of a set of objectives
 A list of contents and learning experiences
 Suggested method of teaching or instruction
 A process of evaluation or assessment methods

20. Curriculum and Instruction
0 The word curriculum is often associated with instruction,
where:
0 Curriculum refers to the plan or document.
0 Instruction refers to the methods of presenting or
implementing the curriculum content or plan.

21. For the purpose of instruction, curriculum can be further sub-divided as follows:
CURRICULUM
SYLLABUS
SCHEME
OF
WORK
LESSON
PLAN
A plan of study consisting of one or more course(s) or
subject(s)
A plan for a particular course or subject
A detailed outline of the syllabus, divided into weeks,
sessions, or hours etc.
A plan for a particular lesson or instruction

22. CURRICULUM
SYLLABUS
SCHEME
OF
WORK
LESSON
PLAN
Plan of studies (KSSR, KBSM)
Based on National Education Philosophy (NEP)
Developed by Curriculum Development Division (CDD)
Planned according to school year and organized by
weeks
Curriculum and Instruction in Malaysian Schools
Documented for the various subjects
Supported with Huraian Sukatan Pelajaran (HSP)
Consisting of Topics and Sub-topics and details for
teaching and learning
Planned by teachers for each lesson by referring to the
Scheme of Work

23. CURRICULUM
SYLLABUS
SCHEME
OF
WORK
LESSON
PLAN
Planned by the respective institution
Based on the Philosophy, Vision and Mission
Planned according to semester and organized by weeks
14 weeks for each semester
Curriculum and Instruction in Malaysian IHL
Documented for the various subjects or course
Consisting of Topics and Sub-topics and details for
teaching and learning
Planned by lecturers for each lesson by referring to the
Scheme of Work

24. EDUCATION SYSTEM IN MALAYSIAN
SCHOOLS
MINISTRY
OF EDUCATION
JPN
SCHOOL
PPD
PENGARAH PENDIDIKAN NEGERI
Primary School
Secondary School
PEGAWAI PENDIDIKAN DAERAH
Primary School
Secondary School
PENGETUA, GURU BESAR, GURU PENOLONG
KANAN, KETUA PANITIA
Centralized, top-down system
Standardized curriculum prepared by CDD

25. Important Departments at MoE
0 BPG – Bahagian Pendidikan Guru or Teacher Education Division.
Responsible for the training of school teachers.
0 BSS – Bahagian Sekolah-sekolah or Schools Division. Responsible
for the placement of teachers in schools and related services.
0 LPM – Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia or Malaysian Examination
Syndicate. Responsible for centralized examination.
0 UTP – Unit Teknologi Pendidikan or Educational Technology
Division. Resource center for educational technology services.
0 BBT – Biro Buku Teks or Textbook Bureau. Responsible for
School Textbooks. (SPBT – Skim Pinjaman Buku Teks)
0 BPPDP – Bahagian Perancangan dan Penyelidikan Dasar
Pendidikan or Educational Planning and Research Division
(EPRD)

26. Important Aspect in
Curriculum
0 CURRICULUM
0 A plan of study
0 Documented
0 Academic in nature
0 HIDDEN CURRICULUM
0 Moral values
0 Informal learning inside and outside the classroom
0 Unwritten/implicit

27. 0 CO-CURRICULUM
0 Activities outside the classroom to support the
curriculum
0 Compulsory
0 Sports and games, uniform bodies, and association
0 Personal/individual development
0 EXTRA-CURRICULA ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CO-
CURRICULUM
0 Activities outside the classroom
0 Not compulsory

28. Moral Value
Kindness Self-reliance Integrity Respect
Love Justice Freedom Courage
Mental &
Physical
Cleanliness
Honesty Diligence Cooperation
Moderation Gratitude Rationality
Public
Spiritedness
Patriotism

29. ASPECTS TAUGHT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Drugs Prevention Education
Family Health Education
Bahasa Melayu
Moral Values Education
Integration of Science Elements
Science and Technology
Environmental Studies
Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Parental Education
Road Safety Education
Futures Studies
Consumerism Education
Study Skills
ICT

30. THANK YOU