The Teaching of Malay Language

Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QCD501

 Teaching of Malay Language (Primary) 1

Core

3

-

QCD502

 Teaching of Malay Language (Primary) 2

Core

3

-

QCD503

 Teaching of Malay Language (Primary) 3

Core

3

-

QCD504

 Teaching of Malay Language (Primary) 4

Core

3

-

 

QCD501   Teaching of Malay Language (Primary) 1
     
   

The theoretical and practical understanding of the Malay Language curriculum in primary schools.  Theories and approaches in language learning.  Various language teaching and learning methods and techniques.  The process of vocabulary acquisition and development, including teaching of Malay proverbs.  The use of IT-based materials in the teaching of Malay language.
     
     
QCD502   Teaching of Malay Language (Primary) 2
     
   

Reading process, the concept of reading “readiness” and the development of reading skills.  Methods and strategies in the teaching of reading and reading comprehension including the use of big books and electronic ‘shared’ books in Malay.  Reading activities and programmes at the primary level.  The teaching of listening and speaking skills.
     
     
QCD503   Teaching of Malay Language (Primary) 3
     
    The role and functions of literature in children’s development and language education. Exploring and appreciation of Children’s literature and other literary materials and sources for development of four language skills. The general principles, methods and techniques in teaching literature.
     
     
QCD504   Teaching of Malay Language (Primary) 4
     
    Understanding of the writing process, the various types of writing, the levels of writing skills and the teaching of evaluation of writing skills.  Teaching and learning of Malay grammar at primary level.  Basic concepts of testing, the construction and administration of tests, developing language tests and alternative assessments in Malay.