This section explains in general about the development of Student Learning Hours (JPP) and Self-Instructional Materials (SIM) for UPM's ODL program based on the COPPA:ODL (2019) standard. Compliance with the JPP and SIM guidelines by programme owners is very important in ensuring compliance with the COPPA:ODL (2019) standard. 4.1 JPP ODL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
4.1.1 ODL Programme Criteria
Table 4.1 Example of Compliance with Mandatory Criteria COPPA:ODL (2019) Undergraduate ODL Programme
2. A course is categorized as an ODL course based on the following criteria: a.At least 80% of the JPP must be implemented: i. synchronous ie delivered online or through the use of technology (online/technology mediated); and ii. asynchronous, which is delivered through independent learning. b. Supported through regular and effective interaction between students and lecturers with the provision of SIM and other learning support services that can be achieved through the LMS. c. The implementation of PdP with the physical face-to-face method must not exceed 20% of the total JPP for a course
3.Examples of ODL course activities are as illustrated in Figure 4.1 below:
Figure 4.1: Components, Modes and Categories for Teaching and Learning Activities in an ODL Course
4.1.2 Development Guideline on JPP ODL Courses
1. JPP is the expected amount of time that students will spend on the entire PdP activity, including assessment to achieve the learning outcomes of the ODL course set. 2. The JPP calculation needs to take into account all PdP activities of a course whether formal or informal, guided or unguided (non-guided/independent learning), as well as including assessment. 3. JPP for a course consists of: i. Guided learning hours either face-to-face (guided F2F) or/and non-face-to-face (guided NF2F); ii.Independent learning hours (non-guided/independent learning NF2F) such as assessment preparation, review, assignments, projects); as well as iii.Continuous assessment hours and exams 4. Examples of activities for guided learning (guided) and non-guided/independent learning (non-guided/independent learning) are as in the following Table 4.2:
Table 4.2 Examples of Activities for Guided/Guided and Non-Guided/Independent Learning (Non-Guided/Independent Learning)
5. JPP is supported through synchronous or non-synchronous activities 6. The implementation of the ODL course must involve at least one (1) face-to-face meeting session either physically or online. Examples of activities that can be implemented in this session are group discussions and lectures. 7. JPP information must be filled in Table 4 In order to simplify the calculation of JPP, Table 4 in COPPA:ODL (2019) is used as a template (https://bit.ly/Table4ODL). The information written in the Table needs to be copied into the relevant Table 4.3.
Jadual 4.3 Summary of Course Information
8. Synchronous learning refers to PdP sessions where lecturers and students gather at the same time (physical or virtual), and interact at the same time (but not necessarily at the same location) online or using technology mediated ) such as web conferencing applications and 9. Asynchronous learning is independent learning done at different locations and/or times. The lecturer sets a period for students to read or study teaching materials such as lectures, recorded videos, audio lectures, interactive slides, lecture notes and any recommended learning materials (for example websites, chapters in books, compilations from videos and so on). Learning takes place through online activities such as interactive discussions using forums and gamification as part of formative assessment. 10. The calculation of the amount of JPP needs to take into account the unique requirements or conditions of a discipline/course. 11. The proposed allocation of self-study hours based on face-to-face meeting hours for various PdP and assessment activities is as in following Table 4.4 :
Jadual 4.4 : Estimate Guide* JPP Allocation For Various PdP Activities and Assessment
*Note: Guide to making JPP estimation: The number of hours suggested is only a guide. For module learning with a set time or e-learning method, if 3 hours are set then it is considered independent learning.
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Date of Input: 18/09/2023 | Updated: 06/10/2023 | aidawati
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