Part 1: Written Assignment (60%)

Part 1 of this assignment has SIX (6) questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question 1 (10 %)

Demonstrating Collaborative Skills

As discussed in Topic 8 of your module, collaborative skills involve knowledge, skills and attitudes/values/ethics.

Task

1. Participate collaboratively with your coursemates based on the discussion topic.

• Read the articles in the attached links:

(1) Why is it difficult for public university graduates to get a job compared to IPTS?  https://afterschool.my/articles/why-is-it-difficult-for-public-university-graduates-to-get-jobs-compared-to-private-university-graduates-

(2) Kenapa Graduan Universiti Awam Sukar Dapat Kerja Berbanding IPTS?

https://afterschool.my/bm/berita/kenapa-graduan-universiti-awam-sukar-dapat-kerja-berbanding-ipts-

• Discussion Topic:

Do you think higher education still prepare people for job? Why?

1. Your post will be evaluated based on:
   • Your critical thinking and critical analysis on the discussion topic.

• Be mindful to apply the collaborative skills that you have learned in Topic 8 while participating collaboratively. Do show that you have the right knowledge, skills and attitudes/values/ethics in your collaborative efforts.
• You are required to post at least ONE (1) posting on your views of the discussion topic.
• You are also required to post at least ONE (1) posting of comments on your coursemate’s posting. This posting should be directed to a coursemate’s posting with his/her name displayed. You need to discuss what you agree with and what you disagree with in that posting.
• Example 1, you may agree and disagree with some of the comments made by coursemate A, you may write your agreement and disagreement in ONE (1) posting.
• Example 2, you may agree with your coursemate A and you may disagree with your coursemate B, meaning you will be responding in 2 different postings, where posting to coursemate A will be about agreement and posting to coursemate B will be about disagreement.
• Screenshots of the forum discussion (post), where you are seen participating collaboratively in the forum discussions.
• The screenshots should contain the Title of the discussion, your Name, Day, Date and Time.
• Indicate the elements of knowledge, skills and attitudes/values/ethics by labelling them in the screenshots.

Question 2 (5 %)

Assess Your Communication Skills

As discussed in Topic 7 of your module, communication skills involve speaking, listening, writing and reading effectively.

Task

1. How good are your communication skills?

• Take the ‘Communication Quiz’ available at the following link

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_99.htm

• For each statement, click the button in the column that best describes you. Please answer questions as you actually are (rather than how you think you should be).

1. Write a report. Include the following in your report (150 – 200 words):

• Screenshot of your score and the score interpretation.
• Reflect: What have you learned from this communication skills task?

Question 3 (10 %)

Demonstrate Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills

As discussed in Topic 6 of your module, critical thinking and reasoning skills allow us to take control of our lives since we can think how to reason, solve problems, make decisions, and not let ourselves be pushed around by circumstances, emotions and other people.

Task

1. Use your critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve the following problem.

1. Write a report. Include the following in your report (350 – 400 words):

• Consider All Factors – List the different issues Samila should consider in making decisions for solving her problem.
• Reasoning – Make a decision for Samila and explain why that is a good decision for her. Feel free to make up the various circumstances in Samila’s life — for example, whether Samila may attend some sewing classes or other courses to improve her skills. The more reasons you give for her decision, the better.
• Reflect: What is the critical thinking and reasoning process you have applied to make the decision for Samila?

Question 4 (10 %)

Demonstrate Creativity and Innovative Skills

As discussed in Topic 5 of your module, creativity is related to “imagination” and innovation is related to “implementation”.

Task

1. Let’s practice being creative and innovative. Identify or try to include elements/ideas which can be something you have done for your courses, while studying, at home, at the workplace or elsewhere as follows:

• ONE (1) element/idea that can be considered as creative

1. ONE (1) innovative element/idea.
2. Write a report. Include the following in your report (350 – 400 words):
3. What is the element/idea for creativity? Why do you consider it creative?

• What is the element/idea for innovation? Why do you consider it as innovation?
• Reflect: How would you be more creative?

Question 5 (10 %) Demonstrate Digital Literacy

As discussed in Topic 4 of your module, digital literacy encompasses ICT literacy, information literacy, media literacy and digital learning or technology-enhanced learning.

Task

1. As a student, you will be required to use information communication technology (ICT). Let’s explore the digital skills through these activities:
   • Access content and learning tools in the myINSPIRE, the learning management system (LMS) at Open University Malaysia.
   • Search and evaluate the information on the topic of “Plastic Pollution” in the Google Search engine.
   • Access, analyse and evaluate TWO (2) media (tv, video, magazine, blog, print, etc.) that provides information on the topic of “Plastic Pollution”.
2. Write a report using a table format. Include the following in your report (350 – 400 words):
   • Technology-Enhance Learning: Use a table format, list down FIVE (5) tools and their respective functions that are available in myINSPIRE.
   • Information Literacy: Screenshot the information that you have found on “Plastic Pollution”. Use a table format, evaluate the information on the following criteria: authority, objectivity, reliability, and coverage.
   • Media Literacy: Provide images or links of the TWO (2) media that you have accessed related to the topic of “Plastic Pollution”. Analyse the content. Use a table format, evaluate the media on the following criteria: authority, objectivity, reliability, and coverage.

Question 6 (15 %)

Awareness of Global Citizenship Education and Environmental Challenges

As discussed in Topic 9 of your module, Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is about empowering you in building a more peaceful, tolerant, inclusive and secure society. While in Topic 10, you re-evaluate your position in the environment by discovering the environment, its benefits and the importance of conserving it.

Task

1. Read up about the benefits of Global Citizenship Education in resolving environmental issues based on the THREE (3) domains of learning, namely cognitive, socio-emotional and behaviour.
2. Write an essay. Discuss how you can benefit from Global Citizenship Education in resolving “Plastic Pollution” issues based on the THREE (3) domains of learning, namely cognitive, socio-emotional and behaviour.
3. Include the following in your essay (500 – 600 words, 2 – 3 pages only):
   • Introduction – Provide an overview of what is Global Citizenship Education (GCE) and how you can benefit from it.
   • Effects of GCE on “Plastic Pollution”– How have the THREE (3) domains of learning of GCE brought benefit to you in resolving the “Plastic Pollution” issue?
   • Conclusion – Summarise and conclude your essay.
   • References & In-text Citation – Cite the references and in-text citation according to the APA Citation Style.

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