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ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN _________________________________________________________________________________OUMH1103 (Undergraduate)LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNERSMAY 2015 SEMESTER

__________________________________________________________________________________INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in both Malay and English. / Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Inggeris.2. Answer in Malay or English. / Jawab dalam bahasa Melayu atau bahasa Inggeris.

3. Learners are to submit assignment only in MsWord format unless specified otherwise. Please refrain from converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc. / Anda dikehendaki menyerahkan tugasan dalam format MsWord melainkan dinyatakan sebaliknya. Anda tidak dibenarkan untuk menukar teks/frasa tugasan tersebut kepada format grafik seperti .jpeg / .gif / print screen / dan lain-lain format berkaitan.4. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing. / Muat turunkan templat tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada MyVLE untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz fon 12 Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5. 5. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment. / Tugasan anda hendaklah mengandungi 2500 hingga 3000 patah perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan. Bilangan perkataan hendaklah ditunjukkan di hujung tugasan anda. Jangan menyalin soalan dan arahan tugasan dalam jawapan anda. Pemeriksa tidak akan membaca jawapan tugasan yang melebihi had patah perkataan yang dibenarkan. Jumlah perkataan hendaklah dinyatakan di penghujung tugasan anda.6. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference. / Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan SECARA ONLINE melalui MyVLE. Sila rujuk kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai prosedur penghantaran tugasan secara online. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan salinan tugasan yang dihantar dan bukti penghantaran untuk rujukan sendiri.7. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MS-WORD format. Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is wrongly submitted must be re-submitted online before the deadline. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail. Fail tugasan yang dihantar mestilah dalam format MS-WORD (filename.doc). Sila pastikan fail adalah VERSI TERKINI yang BETUL. Fail yang tersalah hantar hendaklah dihantar semula secara on-line sebelum tamat tempoh penghantaran.

8. Your assignment must be submitted between 03th 09th August 2015. Submission after 09th August 2015 will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 03hb 09hb Ogos 2015. Serahan selepas 09hb Ogos 2015 TIDAK akan diterima.9. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own. / Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri. 10. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the Registrars Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrars Announcement in myVLE). / Sila ambil maklum tentang PENALTI yang akan dikenakan ke atas penghantaran lewat tugasan seperti yang tertera di pekeliling pejabat Pendaftar 6/2012 (Rujuk Registrars Announcement di myVLE).11. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as proof of submission. Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce the submission receipt in any dispute arises concerning assignment submission. / Anda perlu memastikan RESIT yang dikeluarkan bagi penghantaran tugasan disimpan sebagai bukti penghantaran. Kegagalan mengemukakan resit dalam sebarang isu yang timbul berkaitan penghantaran tugasan akan mengakibatkan tugasan dianggap TIDAK dihantar.EVALUATION / PENILAIAN

This assignment accounts for 100% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences. /

Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 100% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan. Anda akan diberikan maklum balas tentang tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula.

PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION / PLAGIARISME: POTONGAN MARKAH

Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: /Amaran: Tugasan yang diserahkan, secara automatik, akan disemak untuk menentukan kadar pertindihan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:

No. / Bil.Similarity Percentage /

Kadar PertindihanMarks Deduction /Potongan Markah

1.0 300

2.30.01 505

3.50.01 70 10

4.70.01 - 100100

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

PURPOSE

The purpose of this task is to assess your ability to:

search for information;

make notes from the reading material;

acknowledge other authors work, and

demonstrate logical arguments/discussions with supporting facts and evidences.

ACTIVITY 1 (30%)

Some academicians believe that distance learning will never be able to supply the personal interaction (communication) that some students crave.

Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

In a 300-350 word essay, describe relevant reasons to support your stand. Provide constructive suggestions that may help to improve communication and interaction between OUM learners and tutors.

ACTIVITY 2 (30%)A study conducted by Flow (2007) * indicates that one of the barriers to successful distance learning is lack of time management skills. As open and distant learner student, do you think time management skills are important in the success of your learning? Describe your answer in a 300-350 words essay.(Flow, J. 2007. An investigation of community college students perceptions of elements necessary for success in online learning. PHD Dissertation. Proquest Theses and Dissertation)

ACTIVITY 3 (30%)Read an essay on Moral Education can build a childs character (refer to Attachment 1 of the assignment question). (a) Prepare an annotation; and

(b) Mind map notes of the essay that you have read;(c) Paraphrase the underlined text into your own words:Hand in the mind map and annotation, together with the essay.

ACTIVITY 4 (10%)Share your experiences and describe how you make use of myVLE to help in your learning?

Note: Write a 150-200 word essay for the above activity.

[Total: 100 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN

TUJUAN

Tujuan tugasan ini adalah untuk menilai keupayaan anda dalam :

mendapatkan maklumat;

membuat nota dari bahan bacaan;

mengiktiraf kerja penulis lain, dan

mengemukakan hujah-hujah logikal/ perbincangan dengan sokongan fakta dan bukti.

AKTIVITI 1 (30%)

Ada dikalangan ahli akademik mempercayai bahawa pembelajaran jarak jauh, "tidak akan mampu untuk menyalurkan interaksi peribadi (komunikasi) seperti apa yang pelajar inginkan."

Adakah anda bersetuju atau sebaliknya dengan kenyataan tersebut?

Hasilkan tugasan anda berbentuk esei 300-350 perkataan, terangkan sebab-sebab yang berkaitan untuk menyokong pendirian anda. Usulkan cadangan konstruktif yang dapat membantu meningkatkan komunikasi dan interaksi antara Tutor dan pelajar OUM.

AKTIVITI 2 (30%)

Kajian yang dijalankan oleh Flow (2007) * menunjukkan bahawa salah satu halangan kepada pembelajaran jarak jauh yang berjaya adalah kurangnya kemahiran pengurusan masa. Sebagai pelajar jarak jauh dan terbuka adakah anda merasakan kemahiran pengurusan masa ini adalah dalam menentu kejayaan pembelajaran anda? Jawapan anda hendaklah berbentuk esei di antara 300-350 perkataan.

AKTIVITI 3 (30%)

Baca esei mengenai 'Pendidikan Moral dapat membina watak kanak-kanak. (Lampiran 1). Berdasarkan esei tersebut, anda dikehendaki:

(a) menyediakan anotasi (penyediaan anotasi perlu disediakan di atas cetakan esei tersebut);(b) menyediakan peta minda; dan

(c) parafrasa perenggan yang digariskan.

AKTIVITI 4 (10%)

Kongsikan pengalaman anda bagaimana myVLE boleh membantu dalam mempertingkatkan pembelajaran anda?

Nota: Hasilkan tugasan ini dalam 150-200 patah perkataan berbentuk esei.

[Jumlah: 100 markah]

Attachment 1 / Lampiran

Education has had two great goals: to help young people become smart and to help them become good. Good character is not formed automatically; it has developed over time through a sustained process of teaching, example, learning, and practice it is developed through character education. The intentional teaching of good character is particularly important in todays society since our youth face many opportunities and dangers unknown to earlier generations. They are bombarded with many more negative influences through the media and other external sources prevalent in todays culture. And at the same time, there are many more day-to-day pressures impinging on the time that parents and children have together. Studies show that children spend only 38.5 minutes a week (33.4 hours a year) in meaningful conversation with his or her parents, while they spend 1,500 hours watching television. Since children spend about 900 hours a year in school, it is essential that schools resume a proactive role in assisting families and communities by developing caring, respectful environments where students learn core, ethical values. In order to create our schools as the caring and respectful communities we know they can be, we must look deeper we must be intentional, proactive, and comprehensive in our work to encourage the development of good character in young people.(Source: Character Education: Frill or Foundation?

Merle J Schwartz, Alexandra Beatty, Eileen Dachnowicz. Principal Leadership. (High School ed.). Reston: Dec 2006. Vol. 7, Iss. 4; pg. 25, 6 pgs)

Assignment Rubrics

OUMH1103 LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN DISTANCE LEARNERS

JAN 2015 SEMESTER

ACTIVITY 1 and 2 (30 + 30= 60%) CATEGORYWEIGHT0LOW

1ABOVE AVERAGE

2AVERAGE

3EXCELLENT

4TOTAL

INTRODUCTION1.5No introductionThere is no clear introduction to the main topic or structure of the paper.The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.6

CONTENT3The main idea is not mentioned.The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.The main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information.The main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.

12

CONCLUSION1.5No conclusion.There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.The conclusion is recognisable and ties up almost all the loose ends.The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."

6

ORGANISATION1Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organised.Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/ introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

4

LANGUAGE/ GRAMMAR0.5The writer makes more than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.The writer makes more than 4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.The writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.The writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.The writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.

2

TOTAL30

Assignment Rubrics

ACTIVITY 3 (30%) Mind Mapping and Annotation and Paraphrasing

NO

ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA

INDEXPOORAVERAGEGOODEXCELLENTMARKS

(MAX)

WEIGHT1234

MIND MAPPING (15%)

Understanding2Bare minimum of content covered

No extension of ideas evidentShows a basic level of coverage of key ideas only

Attempts extension of a few ideasShows a solid grasp of most of the content

Shows extensions of most key ideasShows a solid grasp of all the content covered

Extensions of the key ideas show a deep understanding of the content

6

Use of images/symbols

0.75The mind map includes a few images

A few categories are enhanced with simple symbols or diagrams

Some categories are enhanced with simple symbols or diagrams

Most categories are enhanced with simple symbols or diagrams

3

Use of colour

0.75Has failed to include colour in the mind mapHas used very little colour in the mind map and has not used colour to categorise throughout the mind mapHas included colour to demonstrate some connections and/or to categorise topics throughout the mind map

Has included colour to show all connections and/or to categorise topics throughout the mind map

3

Neatness and Presentation

0.75The mind map was not neat enough to understand

The mind map was not neat enough to understand most concepts

The mind map was well presented and all the information is easy to understand

The mind map was well presented and all the information is easy to understand3

Annotation (10%)2.5Annotated text is not submitted on timeText is not consistently marked throughout.

Random passages appear to be marked; passages selected often have no real significance.

Annotated passages may be very long or very short.

Annotations include little/no marginalia or marginalia that is characterized by plot level questions or simplistic summary.

Annotations include little/no attempt to identify themes/purpose of text.

Annotations include little/no recognition of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Annotations do not reflect careful reading of the text; annotations do not reflect interaction between the reader and the text.Text is marked throughout.

Longer passages (entire sentences/entire paragraphs) are the primary element annotated.

Commentary and notations in margins appear less frequently or do not respond directly to the passage annotated. Marginalia may be primarily summary or paraphrased statement with some attempt at analysis.

Annotations may not accurately identify purpose or themes of text.

Reader may have identified unfamiliar vocabulary but did not attempt to define the words. Text is marked throughout.

Words and phrases are marked, and commentary and notations appear in the margins that indicate a response to the words and phrases marked.

Marginalia (comments in the margin) reflect application of literary terms, questioning, summarizing, and analysis.

Annotations accurately identify purpose and themes of the work.

Reader has identified unfamiliar vocabulary and attempted to define those words.

10

INDEX

VERY POORPOORAVERAGEABOVE AVERAGEGOODEXCELLENT

WEIGHT

012345

ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA

Paraphrasing (5%)The text is plagiarized due to a major violation of paraphrasing rulesMany sentences are incomplete, or the meaning is confused or unclearSome of the sentences are in the student's words. Some are exactly as written in the original text.

Student uses effective paraphrasing strategies and does not violate any of the paraphrasing rules (order, phrasing, ideas), but the paraphrased text is not completely smooth and controlled.Most of the sentences are in the student's wordsAll of the sentences are in the student's words. Some original thought is shown by elaborating on topic

TOTAL30

Assignment Rubrics ACTIVITY 4 (10%) NO

ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA

INDEXPOORAVERAGEGOODEXCELLENTMARKS

(MAX)

WEIGHT0123

Sharing experience2No sharing experienceProvided.

Demonstrates a minimal understanding (sharing experience) of myVLE and the focus used of myVLE.

Demonstrates adequate information (sharing experience) of myVLE and the focus used of myVLE.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding (sharing experience) of myVLE and the focus used of myVLE.

7.5

Organization0.5The information appears to be disorganized.

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Well organized ideas that review the experiences.

1.5

NO

ASSESSMENT

CRITERIAINDEX WEIGHTPOOREXCELLENT

References1No reference(s) and

citation(s) are given

Reference and citation are provided using correct APA style 1

TOTAL10

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