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PEMBELAJARAN BERASASKAN ELEKTRONIK DAN WEB
KPT 6044

TUGASAN 4
PEMBACAAN DAN PENILAIAN KENDIRI - CHAPTER 2
(MERUJUK TEKS)

ZARIDA BT AHMAD
M20121000799

PM DATO’ DR ABD LATIF HJ GAPOR
CHAPTER 2.

Question No.3 : What are the eight principle of effective instruction?
The following are the eight principles of effective instruction:
• Assess prior knowledge. Before you can properly provide instruction, you
should gather relevant information about each student's knowledge and skill level.
You need to know what knowledge your students already have learned. To learn from
most materials and activities, students must possess prerequisite knowledge and skills
(Newby, Stepich, Lehman, & Russell, 2010).
•

Consider individual differences. Learners vary in terms of personality, general aptitude,

knowledge of a subject, and many other factors. Be aware of the multiple learning
needs of your students—for example, whether a language other than English is
spoken in . a child's home. You need to consider the technology and media experiences
your students have had and what resources are essential to help your students learn.
Effective instruction allows individuals to progress at different rates, cover different
materials, and even participate in different activities (Cooper & Varma, 1997).

• State objectives .. For you and your students to know where instruction is going and

what is to be accomplished, the goals must be specified. Learning objectives must match
expected outcomes or standards (Mager, 1997).

• Develop metacognitive skills. The skills of selective mon-- itorin& evaluating, and adjusting

their approaches enhance students' learning and help to make them lifelong learners.
Learners need assistance in understanding how they learn and what resources help in
that process (Nelson, 1992).
• Provide social interaction. Teachers and peers serving as tutors or group members can

provide a number of pedagogical,as well as social supports. Learners gain experience and
expertise when collaborating with others in and beyond the classroom Oonassen, Howland,
Marra, & Crismond, 2008).
• Incorporate realistic contexts. Learners are most likely remember and to apply

authentic knowledge presented 'in area!-world context. Rote learning leads to "inert
knowledge"; that is, learners know something but cannot apply it to real life. Students
benefit from understanding how their knowledge and skills fit into the world around them
(Brans-ford, Brown, & Cocking, 2000).

• Engage students in relevant practice. The most effective learning experiences are those

requiring- learners to practice skills that build toward the desired outcome. Learner
participation increases the probability of learning. Practice, especially in varying contexts,
improves retention rate and the ability to apply the -new knowledge, skill, or attitude.
Practice promotes deeper, longer lasting learning (Morrison & Lowther, 2010).

• Offer frequent, timely, and constructive feedback. Student learning requires accurate

information on misconceptions, misunderstandings, and weaknesses. Learners need to
know if their thinking is on track. Feedback may come from a teacher, a tutor, electronic
messages from a computer, the scoring system of a game, or oneself. In addition to
knowing that responses are incorrect, students need to know why they have been
unsuccessful and how they can improve their performance. Further, knowing details about
their correct response in terms of how and why they are accurate helps students understand
more about what they have learned (Black & William, 1998).

Question No.5 : What is text literacy?
Text literacy is the ability to use text as means together information or to communicate.
Question No. 6 : Describe the advantages and limitations of integrating text into
learning.
Advantages
Availability. Text-based materials area readily available

•

on a variety of topics and in many different formats.
Flexibility. Text is adaptable to many purposes and may be used in any well-lit

•

environment.
Portability. Texts are easily carried from place to place and do not require any

•

equipment or power supply.
User friendly. Properly designed text materials are easy to use, requiring no special

•

effort to "navigate" through them.
Economical. Text-based materials are relatively inexpensive to produce or purchase

•

and can be reused. In fact, some may be obtained at little cost or for free.
LIMITATIONS
•

Reading level. The major limitation of text materials is the reading level needed for
comprehension. Some students are nonreaders. Others lack adequate literacy skills
for text materials above their reading level. Still others lack the prerequisite
knowledge to comprehend the vocabulary and terminology.

•

Memorization. Some teachers require students to memorize many facts and definitions,
which diminishes text materials to mere memorization aids.

•

Vocabulary. Some textbooks introduce a large number of vocabulary terms and
concepts in a short amount of space, placing a heavy cognitive burden on
students, which may be overwhelming for some.

•

One-way presentation. Because most text materials are not interactive, they tend to be
used in a passive way, often without comprehension.

•

Curriculum determination. Sometimes textbooks dictate the curriculum rather than
supporting it. Textbooks are often written to accommodate the curriculum guidelines of particular states or provinces. Consequently, the preferences of these authorities
disproportionately influence textbook content and its treatment.

•

Cursory appraisal. Selection committees might not examine textbooks carefully.
Sometimes textbooks are chosen by the "five-minute thumb test"—whatever
catches the reviewer's eye while thumbing through the textbook

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Tugasan 4

  • 1. PEMBELAJARAN BERASASKAN ELEKTRONIK DAN WEB KPT 6044 TUGASAN 4 PEMBACAAN DAN PENILAIAN KENDIRI - CHAPTER 2 (MERUJUK TEKS) ZARIDA BT AHMAD M20121000799 PM DATO’ DR ABD LATIF HJ GAPOR
  • 2. CHAPTER 2. Question No.3 : What are the eight principle of effective instruction? The following are the eight principles of effective instruction: • Assess prior knowledge. Before you can properly provide instruction, you should gather relevant information about each student's knowledge and skill level. You need to know what knowledge your students already have learned. To learn from most materials and activities, students must possess prerequisite knowledge and skills (Newby, Stepich, Lehman, & Russell, 2010). • Consider individual differences. Learners vary in terms of personality, general aptitude, knowledge of a subject, and many other factors. Be aware of the multiple learning needs of your students—for example, whether a language other than English is spoken in . a child's home. You need to consider the technology and media experiences your students have had and what resources are essential to help your students learn. Effective instruction allows individuals to progress at different rates, cover different materials, and even participate in different activities (Cooper & Varma, 1997). • State objectives .. For you and your students to know where instruction is going and what is to be accomplished, the goals must be specified. Learning objectives must match expected outcomes or standards (Mager, 1997). • Develop metacognitive skills. The skills of selective mon-- itorin& evaluating, and adjusting their approaches enhance students' learning and help to make them lifelong learners. Learners need assistance in understanding how they learn and what resources help in that process (Nelson, 1992). • Provide social interaction. Teachers and peers serving as tutors or group members can provide a number of pedagogical,as well as social supports. Learners gain experience and expertise when collaborating with others in and beyond the classroom Oonassen, Howland, Marra, & Crismond, 2008).
  • 3. • Incorporate realistic contexts. Learners are most likely remember and to apply authentic knowledge presented 'in area!-world context. Rote learning leads to "inert knowledge"; that is, learners know something but cannot apply it to real life. Students benefit from understanding how their knowledge and skills fit into the world around them (Brans-ford, Brown, & Cocking, 2000). • Engage students in relevant practice. The most effective learning experiences are those requiring- learners to practice skills that build toward the desired outcome. Learner participation increases the probability of learning. Practice, especially in varying contexts, improves retention rate and the ability to apply the -new knowledge, skill, or attitude. Practice promotes deeper, longer lasting learning (Morrison & Lowther, 2010). • Offer frequent, timely, and constructive feedback. Student learning requires accurate information on misconceptions, misunderstandings, and weaknesses. Learners need to know if their thinking is on track. Feedback may come from a teacher, a tutor, electronic messages from a computer, the scoring system of a game, or oneself. In addition to knowing that responses are incorrect, students need to know why they have been unsuccessful and how they can improve their performance. Further, knowing details about their correct response in terms of how and why they are accurate helps students understand more about what they have learned (Black & William, 1998). Question No.5 : What is text literacy? Text literacy is the ability to use text as means together information or to communicate.
  • 4. Question No. 6 : Describe the advantages and limitations of integrating text into learning. Advantages Availability. Text-based materials area readily available • on a variety of topics and in many different formats. Flexibility. Text is adaptable to many purposes and may be used in any well-lit • environment. Portability. Texts are easily carried from place to place and do not require any • equipment or power supply. User friendly. Properly designed text materials are easy to use, requiring no special • effort to "navigate" through them. Economical. Text-based materials are relatively inexpensive to produce or purchase • and can be reused. In fact, some may be obtained at little cost or for free. LIMITATIONS • Reading level. The major limitation of text materials is the reading level needed for comprehension. Some students are nonreaders. Others lack adequate literacy skills for text materials above their reading level. Still others lack the prerequisite knowledge to comprehend the vocabulary and terminology. • Memorization. Some teachers require students to memorize many facts and definitions, which diminishes text materials to mere memorization aids. • Vocabulary. Some textbooks introduce a large number of vocabulary terms and concepts in a short amount of space, placing a heavy cognitive burden on students, which may be overwhelming for some. • One-way presentation. Because most text materials are not interactive, they tend to be used in a passive way, often without comprehension. • Curriculum determination. Sometimes textbooks dictate the curriculum rather than supporting it. Textbooks are often written to accommodate the curriculum guidelines of particular states or provinces. Consequently, the preferences of these authorities disproportionately influence textbook content and its treatment. • Cursory appraisal. Selection committees might not examine textbooks carefully. Sometimes textbooks are chosen by the "five-minute thumb test"—whatever catches the reviewer's eye while thumbing through the textbook