Learning Skills For Bachelor of Teaching BTC

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Learning Skills for Bachelor of Teaching Btc

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1. Presenting Information
Learning Objectives At the end of the chapter you should be able to: Present your written assignment effectively Understand the APA Referencing Style Practise effective ways for Oral Presentation using transparencies or PowerPoint
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10 Steps in Writing a Good Assignment

Submit on time Select a topic Analyse the topic Search for Info Select resources
Review assignment
Write the paper Organise & Consolidate
Plan Outline
Take Notes
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Common Faults Found in Assignment:

Unfocused
Shallow treatment of topic

Badly organized Bad flow
Poor Intro
Poor Conclusion Boring Too much irrelevant info
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Writing the first draft -Introduction

State the Scope Clarify Main Issue
Not more than 2 paragraphs
Introduction
Straight to the point
How you intend to approach the issue

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Writing the first draft - Body of Content

Contains Ideas/Opinions and facts Use Numbering Body of content
Explained/Argued out systematically
Paragraphs Interconnected
One paragraph One issue
Each idea/issue flowing smoothly
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Writing the first draft - Conclusion

Refer to the topic Tallies with introduction and body
Represent closure of issues Or ideas
Conclusion
Dont introduce new ideas or arguments

Dont repeat what was said in the introduction

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The Final Draft

Is the assignment focus? Did I plan and prepare well? Does the content show understanding of relevant issues? Does the writing show evidence of wide reading and research? Is there a logical development of issues from one paragraph to another? Are the arguments convincing? Is the analysis clear and logical? Is the language simple and precise? Does the conclusion answer questions raised in body of content?
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Sources of reference for Assignment

Books or E-Books
Journals or E-Journals
Newspaper s Magazines
Websites
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Citation Style
American Psychological Association

Or
APA
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Difference between APA and Harvard Referencing System
APA Referencing System

Ferrell, O.C. & Hirt, G. (2003). Business A changing world. (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill
Harvard Referencing System

O.C. Ferrell and Geoffrey Hirt (2003) Business A Changing World. (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill, New York Can you spot the difference?
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Examples of APA Referencing

Citing Printed Books
Yager, J. (1999). Creative time management for the new millennium. (2nd Ed.). Stamford: Hannacroix Creek Books Robbins, S. & Coulter, M. (2002). Management, (7th Ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall Cloke, K. & Goldsmith, J. (1997). Thank God it's Monday: 14 values we need to humanize the way we work. Toronto: Irwin Professional Publishing Turban, E. et. al. (2001). Electronic commerce. A managerial perspective. New Jersey: Prentice Hall
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Examples of APA Referencing (cont)

Citing E-Books
Yager, J. (1999). Creative time management for the new millennium. (2nd. Ed.). Stamford: Hannacroix Creek Books. In Books24X7 (OUM Digital Collection)
Citing Articles in Journal

Malouf, D. (1995). The seven deadly sins of speakers. Training & Development, 49, 13-15.
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Citing Works by Corporate Authors
American Psychological Association (APA). (1992). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. American Psychologists, 47, 1597-1611
Citing Articles From Websites

Nora Marzuki (2002). Look East to Japan. Japan Economic Foundation. [Online]. Retrieved: December 28, 2003 from (http://211.128.99.155/en/jti/200211_015.html)
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Citing Articles From Newspapers & Magazines
Almeida, P. (2003, Nov. 18). The Maika Holdings controversy - experts they are not. Malay Mail. (p. 5) Stop statements, police reports on datukship issue, MIC members told (2003, Nov. 16). Utusan Malaysia (p. A4) Seligman, M. E. P. (1988, October). Boomer Blues. Psychology Today, 50-55
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Citing Articles from the same year Kassim, A. (1995a). From neglect to legalisation: The changing state response to the inflow of illegal labour into Malaysia. Paper read at the conference on globalisation: Local challenges and responses, organised by the Malaysian Social Science Association at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, 1921 January. Kassim, A. (1995b). Recruitment and employment of foreign workers in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Pelanduk Publications.
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Presenting your assignment - Presentation Tips

Use A4 Size paper Bind your assignment
Right Margin 3cm
Number all pages in sequence
Title page on the first page
Arial/Times New Roman Use only 12 pts font

Name/Matrix No. on every page
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Assignment Format
Cover
Cover Page
Declaration of Integrity
Acknowledgement/Content Page Question Paper Introduction
Requirement
Body
Body/ Content Conclusion Reflection References/Bibliography
Conclusion
Appendix
Collaboration Form
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Title Page
IPG KAMPUS PERLIS PI 1354 K (R) Social Studies II

Name: Siti Norhaliza Othman PPISMP Elite A Sem 2 I/C No: 920125083766 Tel: 012-1234567 E-mail: siti@hotmail.com
Tutor: Ahmad Zulkiply Mohd Yassin IPG KAMPUS PERLIS Semester: 2 2010
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Dos and Donts of writing

Use Short Sentence State main ideas clearly and concisely Use Complete sentence Be Objective Be concise State reference sources Check spelling, grammar, punctuation Spell out abbreviations and acronyms first Be consistent Use suitable linking words
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Dos and Donts of writing (cont)

Long winded sentences Generalise Point form Make your own opinion or assumptions
Repetition
Plagiarise Leave it to your tutor to check Assume examiners know your abbreviation Inconsistency Hanging sentences
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Preparation for Oral Presentation

Understand the topic
Test presentation
Understand your audience

Decide on the type of presentation
Decide on suitable attire Check availability of equipment and test it Prepare early Check Duration
Check for equipment required Check for materials to be used
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Presenting your Oral Presentation

Speak simple & clear language
Be attired properly Do not focus on one area or one person Keep gestures to minimum Do not shout
Elaborate on points on the slide Do not touch on Other issues Ensure slide is visible and attractive
Ensure suitable lighting

Ensure Audio system Is working
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Question? Question? Question?
End of Discussion
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2. Coping With Your Assessment

Learning Objectives: At the end of the Chapter, you should be able to: Explain the assessment methods at IPG Prepare for assessment effectively Practice effective ways of doing different types of assessment Explain the concept of ethics in assessment
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Types of Assessment Method

Test/Quizzes
Exam Centre End of Course
In class 2 or more Tests
Exam
Assignment
Classroom 2 SCW Project
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Preparing for Assessment

Short/Precise
Gather Notes
Comprehensive
Holistic
Active Participation Of your brain
Revise and Memorise
Understand the topic Remember Important Concepts
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Tips on understanding a topic

Know your Course Content Study in a Group Identify Important Topics
Relate the topics to your ideas Find out what you need to know
Refer to your notes
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Improving Memorisation Skills

Understand the material Associate with Life Experience
Write it down Frame it up
Use Mnemonics
Vivid Association
Talk it Loud
Talk it out
Visual Memory
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Basic Preparation for Exams
Sleep Well
Be Punctual
Be Prepared
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Ethics
The philosophical study of the moral value of human conduct and the rules and principles that ought to govern it
(Source: www.wordreference.com)
In exam, ethics is about a set of values and standards that guides your action, thought or words before or during the examination
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Ethics in writing Theses, Essays and Assignments Cite the published source Use the published materials only with the consent of the originator and acknowledge the source Refrain from plagiarism Ensure that the use of scholarly materials does not result in obstructing access by others
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Ethics in writing Theses, Essays and Assignments (cont ) Do not misrepresent the authors views either by partial or censored quotation Do attempt to access materials which you know you are not entitled or not authorised to access such materials Respect the rights of other authors and refrain from tampering with digital records over which the originator has moral rights of ownership
Source: www.student.unsw.edu.au/atoz/atoz-ethics.shtml
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End of Chapter 2
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6. Understanding Computer & Using Microsoft Office

Learning Objectives: At the end of the Chapter, you should be able to: Understand the concept of computer Understand how Internet works Use Ms-Word to enhance a word document Use Ms-Excel as a spreadsheet Use Ms-PowerPoint as a presentation tool
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Computer Concept
Input Process Output
Data
Data are raw materials input into the computer
Storage
Information
Data that have been processed meaningful, organized, and useful
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Personal Computer
Source: Capron, H.L. (2002)

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Basic Concept of Internet
Source: Laudon & Laudon (2003)

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How Internet Works

An Internet is a network of computers linking PCs all over the world To connect to the Internet:
Step: 1 - Click Dial-up Connection
Step: 2 - Click Internet Explorer
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Terms used in Internet

World Wide Web:
- interface that enables users to access information in multimedia format from databases all over the world
Website:
- consists of many web pages - the first page is the home page
Web page:
- a document on WWW - contains links to other Web pages
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Terms used in Internet (cont )

Web browser:
- is a software that allows us to view the Internet and move around it e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator
Uniform Resource Locator (URL):

- is the web address of a website - e.g http://www.oum.edu.my/newsletter.html - http:// HyperText Transfer Protocol - www location of server - oum domain name - edu host identifier - my country code - /newsletter.html is name of the file
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Terms used in Internet (cont )

Hyperlink:
- hyperlink is a jump to other location - is displayed as underlined text, graphical object, or pictures - when a mouse is moved over it, the mouse pointer will turn into the shape of a hand - to jump to the link just click the hyperlink
http://www.oum.edu.my/
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Using Microsoft Word

Creating & saving a document Formatting
Typefaces Fonts
WYSIWYG Insert Picture Copy & Paste

Source: Capron H.L. (2002)
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Using Microsoft Word (Cont..)

Writing tools

Spelling checker Electronic dictionary Online thesaurus Grammar & Style checker
Printing Alignment Margin

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Using Microsoft Excel
Cell Range and Cell Entries Rows and Columns

Functions Templates Cell Address
Spreadsheet/ Database
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Spreadsheet Graphics
Source: H.L. Capron (2002)

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Using Microsoft PowerPoint
Templates Slides File import/export Integrate resources

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Using Microsoft PowerPoint
Outline Special Thumbnails Show Notes Effects Presentation Pages

You can then type your notes here.
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End of Chapter 3
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Review on Chapter 1 & 2

Chapter 1 - Presenting Information - Written & Oral - Writing Good Assignment - APA Reference Style Chapter 2 - Coping with Assessment - Improving memorization skills - Ethics
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Review on Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Understanding PC - how it works - Understanding Internet - Using Ms-Words - word processor - Using Ms-Excel - e-spreadsheet - Using Ms-PowerPoint - presentation tool
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Learning Skills for Bachelor of Teaching Btc

10 Steps in Writing a Good Assignment

Write the paper Organise & Consolidate

Copyright (C) 2010 by JOEY5995. All Rights Reserved

Common Faults Found in Assignment:

Shallow treatment of topic

Writing the first draft -Introduction

Not more than 2 paragraphs

Straight to the point

How you intend to approach the issue

Copyright (C) 2010 by JOEY5995. All Rights Reserved

Writing the first draft - Body of Content

Explained/Argued out systematically

Each idea/issue flowing smoothly

Writing the first draft - Conclusion

Represent closure of issues Or ideas

Dont introduce new ideas or arguments

Dont repeat what was said in the introduction

The Final Draft

Sources of reference for Assignment

American Psychological Association

Difference between APA and Harvard Referencing System

APA Referencing System

Harvard Referencing System

Examples of APA Referencing

Examples of APA Referencing (cont)

Citing Articles in Journal

Examples of APA Referencing (cont)

Citing Articles From Websites

Examples of APA Referencing (cont)

Examples of APA Referencing (cont)

Presenting your assignment - Presentation Tips

Right Margin 3cm

Number all pages in sequence

Title page on the first page

Arial/Times New Roman Use only 12 pts font

Name/Matrix No. on every page

Body/ Content Conclusion Reflection References/Bibliography

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IPG KAMPUS PERLIS PI 1354 K (R) Social Studies II

Dos and Donts of writing

Dos and Donts of writing (cont)

Preparation for Oral Presentation

Understand your audience

Check for equipment required Check for materials to be used

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Presenting your Oral Presentation

Ensure suitable lighting

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Question? Question? Question?

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2. Coping With Your Assessment

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Types of Assessment Method

In class 2 or more Tests

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Preparing for Assessment

Active Participation Of your brain

Revise and Memorise

Understand the topic Remember Important Concepts

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Tips on understanding a topic