UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS
COURSE CURICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Faculty : Science
and Mathematics
Department : Biology
Semester : 1
Session : 2012/2013
Course : Information
and Communication Technology in Science
Code
: SSI3013
Credit : 3
(2+1)
Pre-requisite : Nil
Lecturer:
Name : Azmi Ibrahim
Contact number: 05 84117332/
0179918699
Room number: Prof Madya 3
(Lavel 2 BLOCK 01)
COURSE SYNOPSIS :
The course discusses
the rationale and advantages of ICT applications in Science education. The
topics covered are simulation, modelling, spreadsheets, data logger,
interactive whiteboard, and other ICT applications.
(Kursus ini membincangkan rasional dan kelebihan aplikasi
ICT dalam pendidikan biologi. Tajuk-tajuk meliputi simulasi, modeling, hamparan
data, data logger, interactive whiteboard dan aplikasi ICT yang lain.)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At
the end of this course, students should be able to:
1.
Discuss critically on issues and trends of
implementing ICT application in teaching and learning. (C2)
2.
Apply suitable ICT applications relevant to
Science curriculum. (C3, LL2)
3.
Design constructivist lessons that integrate
an ICT application. (P6)
4.
Appreciate the ability of ICT in enhancing
teaching and learning in Science. (A3)
5.
Explore the most current ICT application.
(KK1, A3)
MAIN
REFERENCES:
·
Frost, R. (2003a). The IT in Secondary Science Book. Cambridge: IT in Science
Publishing.
·
Frost, R. (2003b). Data logging in Practice. Cambridge: IT in Science Publishing.
·
Heichnich, R,
Molenda, J.D. & Smaldino, S. E. (2002). Instructional
Media and Technologies for Learning. New Jersey: Merill Prentice Hall.
OTHER
REFERENCES:
·
Alessy, S. M. & Trollip, S. R. (2003). Computer-base Instruction: Methods and
Development. New Jersey: Prentice Hall
·
Kilbane, C.R. &
Milman, N.B. (2005). The Digital Teaching
Portfolio Workbook. Boston: Pearson Education Inc.
MODE OF DELIVERY:
Lecture, group discussion, presentation, hands-on
activities
ASSESSMENT:
Document
Analysis 15%
On-line
Forum 10%
Data
Logging 20%
Simulation/Modeling/Spreadsheet 20%
Web 2.0
technologies 15 %
ePortfolio 20%
Total 100%
5 % is allocated to the use of IWB
during presentations.
SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:
SOFT SKILLS
ACTIVITIES
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KOM
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PSK
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PBPM
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ETIK
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PKPM
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Lecture
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Assignments
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Presentation
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Hands-on activities
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UPSI
GRADING SCALE
Grade
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Marks Range
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CGA
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A
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80 – 100
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4.00
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A-
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75 – 79
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3.75
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B+
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70 – 74
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3.50
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B
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65 – 69
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3.00
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B-
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60 – 64
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2.75
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C+
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55 – 59
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2.50
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C
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50 – 54
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2.00
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C-
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45 – 49
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1.75
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D+
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40 – 44
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1.50
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D
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35 – 39
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1.00
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F
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0 – 34
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0
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KI GRADING SCALE
Scale
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Criterion
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5
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Master KI criteria
at distinction level
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4
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Master KI criteria at
good level
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3
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Master KI criteria
at satisfied level
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2
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Master KI criteria
at minimum level
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1
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Week and need
improvement
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TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR 14 WEEKS
Week
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Topic
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Learning
Outcomes
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T &
L Activities
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Soft
skills incorporated
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References
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1, 2
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Introduction and explanation of
instructional plan
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ICT in Science education
How, where and why should Science teachers
use ICT
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Explain the
importance of ICT.
·
Discuss
critically on issues and trends of implementing ICT applications in teaching
and learning.
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Lecture,
Discussion
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ETIK, KOM,
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Frost (2003a)
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Smart school and the role of ICT in a
constructivist classroom
The Malaysian Smart School.
Smart school management
Smart School processes and scenarios.
Technology as an enabler.
Smart school implications.
Constructivist Model (EEE)
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·
Discuss
critically on issues related to Smart School in Malaysia
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Lecture,
Discussion
Document Analysis
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ETIK, KOM, PSK
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Ethics and issues in ICT
Understanding the values, benefits of
ICT towards learning
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Discuss the ethics and issues in ICT
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Explain the benefits of ICT towards learning.
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Lecture,
Discussion,
Assignment and presentation
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KOM, PSK, PBPM,
ETIK
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3, 4
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Learning technologies – interactive
whiteboard
What, why and
when to use interactive whiteboard, planning Science lesson using interactive
whiteboard
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·
Explain why and
when to use interactive whiteboard in teaching and learning
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Design
constructivist lesson that integrates interactive whiteboard
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Appreciate how iWB makes teaching and
learning more collaborative and interactive.
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Lecture, Hands on
activities
Assignments
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ETIK, PSK, PBPM,
KOM,PKPM
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5, 6
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Open Source Software
Examples: CamStudio, Web 2.0 Technology,
blog, wikis, eportfolio
What, why and when to use open source
softwares in teaching and learning Science
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Explore various
open source software.
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Develop digital
materials using suitable software.
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Prepare an
ePortfolio.
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Appreciate the usability of open source
software.
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Lecture,
Hands on
activities, Assignment and presentation
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ETIK,
PSK, PBPM, KOM, PKPM
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Kilbane & Milman (2005)
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7, 8
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·
Data logging
What, why when to use data logging,
recording results, making tables and plotting graphs, planning Science lesson
using data logging
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·
Explain why and
when to use data logging in teaching and learning
·
Design
constructivist lesson that integrates data logging.
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Appreciate the advantages of data logging
over conventional experiments.
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Lecture,
Hands on
activities,
Assignment and
presentation
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ETIK, PSK, PBPM,
KOM, PKPM
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Frost (2003b)
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9, 10
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Simulation and modelling
What, why when to use simulation and
modelling, examples of modelling and simulation in teaching and learning
Science, planning Science lesson using modelling and simulation
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Explain the
differences between modelling and simulation
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Explain why and
when to use modelling and simulation in teaching and learning
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Design
constructivist lesson that integrates modelling and simulation.
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Appreciate the power of simulation and
modelling in visualizing and understanding science concepts.
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Lecture,
Hands on
activities, Assignment and presentation
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ETIK, PSK, PBPM,
KOM, PKPM
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Frost (2003a)
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11, 12
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·
Spreadsheets
What, why when to use spreadsheets,
examples of spreadsheets in teaching and learning Science, planning chemistry
lesson using spreadsheets
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·
Explain why and
when to use spreadsheet in teaching and learning
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Design
constructivist lesson that integrates spreadsheets.
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Appreciate the use of spreadsheets in
managing data.
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Lecture,
Hands on
activities, Assignment and presentation
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ETIK, PSK, PBPM,
KOM, PKPM
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Frost (2003a)
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13, 14
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Internet based applications
Examples: email, homepage, yahoo
messenger, skype
What, why when to use internet based
applications, examples: in teaching
and learning Science.
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·
Explore various
internet based applications.
·
Develop digital
materials using suitable applications.
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Appreciate the ability of internet based
applications in gathering and retrieving information in multiple formats.
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Lecture,
Hands on
activities, Assignment and presentation
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ETIK, PSK, PBPM,
KOM, PKPM
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Heinich et al (2002)
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