STUDENTS’ GUIDE Pre-PBL/BIO0415/SEM1/2018-19

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT FOR BIO0415

PROJECT (20%)
SEMESTER 1, 2018/19

Num Type Week Topic Percentag

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1 Project 1 & 4-9 Cell Cycle & Cell 10%
Online Questions Division (5% +5%)
2 Project 2 9 - 14 Genetic Change & 10%
(Pre-PBL) Variation

1. Summary of stages in PBL

Week Stage Remark
9 1, 2, 3, 4 Guide students in classroom
Construction of FILA chart
10 5 Independent
11 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Guide students in classroom
for second Log A and 1st
Log B
12 5 Independent
13 5, 6 (preparation of mind map + Tutorial slot for 3rd Log A
presentation)
14 Presentation + submission of mind map
+ peer assessment

2. Details Pre-PBL Stages

Week 9
Stage 1 Group Setting
 Divide students into groups of 6-8 person per group
 Establish Ground Rules to govern group functions
-‘How to wreck a team?’
- All members acknowledge and sign the agreement
 Facilitator presents unfamiliar situation or problem
- Define roles of tutors and students
- Lecturers/ Teachers as facilitator only and do not provide
answers or solutions
- Prepare work schedule/Gantt chart
- Students have different roles such as :
a) Leader (Chair meetings)
b) Recorder (Record discussions and research material)
c) Coordinator (Coordinate meetings and divide tasks)
d) Runner (Photocopy, printing, brings laptop)
Stage 2 Problem Identification
 Let the students read the instruction
 Present the scenario/problem
 Identify and clarify unfamiliar terms
 Internet IS NOT ALLOWED during this session
 List facts that are known from the scenario/problem (in column
FACTS-Log A)

Stage 3 Idea Generation

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 Inquire the possible ideas to understand or solve problem (in

column IDEAS-)
 Every members in the group think of one idea. The number of
ideas is not limited (can be more than 2 ideas) and it is possible
not to have idea for certain fact.
Stage 4 Learning Issues
 Determine what needs to be learnt in order to understand or
solve problem / Generate learning issues (in column LEARNING
ISSUES)
 Sort / Group the learning issue based on theme and number of
learning outcome (1st Log A)
 State the due date (for the next meeting- to gather info for 2 nd
Log A) and type of resource in column ACTION PLAN in Log A for
every learning issue.

Week 10
Stage 5 Self Directed Learning
 Everyone in the group need to seek relevant information to the
learning issues (depends on type of resource).
 Individual Log B is formed and based on learning issue
 Gather information from multiple resources such as websites,
books, journals, video and experts interview (this is to validate
the other resource).

Week 11
Repeat stage 1-stage 4
Stage 6 Synthesis and Application (formation of second log A in the
class)
 Evaluate the quality of information (Log B)
 Bring hard copy/soft copy with the facts/opinions are
highlighted to be discussed in PBL session.
 Apply relevant/previous knowledge from private study to the
problem (Log A – IDEAS– answer of learning issues)
 Discuss, develop, explain and justify the fact obtained
(conclusion of fact).
 Generate new learning issue and follow up question
(for 2nd Log A)
 Include personal and religious views (IOK)/ opinions
(Log A – IDEAS)
 Develop more learning issues if necessary (Log A –
LEARNING ISSUES - depends on fact, sometimes it is not
necessary)

Week 12
Self Directed Learning

Week 13
Preparation of mind map and presentation
i) Preparation of mind map

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(a) The contents of mind map can be typewritten/handrawn

(b) The size of mind map is A4/A3
(c) Mind map must be submitted together with the logs on the date of
submission.
(d) You may refer sample of mind maps in itaaleem.
(e) Criteria of evaluation : more than 2 level of hirerachys, appropriate use of
key words, use of colours, size and type of font , linking lines and cross
lines.

ii) Preparation of presentation

(a) Students are required to prepare slides presentation.
(b) Students may integrate various technologies
(c) Duration of presentation: 20 to 30 minutes (2-3 minutes for each
member)
(d) Students must wear formal attire during presentation day.
(e) Criteria of evaluation including eyes and body contact with audience;
voice projection; presentation pace; response to audience questions

Week 14
Presentation and submission hardcopy of mind map

3. Material for Students

(a) Student instructions
(b) Log A and B
(c) Sample of mind map
(d) Sample of Gantt chart
(e) APA guideline, also may refer:
http://www.umlib.um.edu.my/publications/apa-guide.pdf

4. Log A and B Criteria

(i) Log A
(a) Log A -Typewritten/ Handwritten
Font Type: Verdana
Font Size: 10
(b) Discussion shown in second Log A
(c) Well organize (with page number/Group No./Circle version of Log)

(ii) Log B
(a) Log B -Typewritten
(b) Provide the details of references and describe the quality of information
(c) Well organize (with page number/Group No./Circle version of Log)

Note:
no assessment mark for first Log A

5. Submission of hard copy of Pre-PBL Compilation consists of:

- Cover page
- Log A
- Log B
- Work Schedule/Gantt Chart
- Ground Rules (with group members signature)

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- Mind map
( All are bounded together)

6. Pre-PBL Rubrics (10%)- contribute by Logs (3%) + Knowledge

(4%)+ Mind map(3%)
 Able to formulate question (LI) that Log A
relevant/ significant to the triggers from
various point of view
 LI creative and divergence Learning issue
 Unusual source of information (Source Log A
from expert interviews/video/statistics)
• asks new questions, takes different Learning issue
perspectives to elaborate and improve on Log A
the selected idea (shown refining of
Logs (3%) LI/Ideas compare to draft)
 shown extension of ideas
 ideas relate with previous knowledge
 Discussion shown to justify relevant Idea – Log A
finding of particular learning issue
 Integrates the information from minimum Idea – Log A
no of references - 2 books, 5 websites,
and 1 journal
 Provide the details of most references Log B
 Emphasize the quality of info Log B
 IOK (Islamization of Knowledge) Quranic Log A, Log B
verses/hadith/fatwa is put in the correct Slide and
context Mind map
 Impart Islamic point of views or
values
 Maximum 3 Quranic verses with relevance
elaboration.
 Divides project work reasonably among Ground rules
the team Designated roles
 Create a detailed task list (assign
Learning Issues to members with location
and type of reference)
 Sets and follow the work schedule with
deadlines
 Keep materials organized (date recorded)
 Attach Gantt chart
Knowledge  Most learning outcomes are met Log A, Mind Map
(4%) and Slide
Mind map (3%)  Use of colors in fonts and lines, level of Mind Map
hierarchy, appropriate use of key words,
linking lines and cross lines
7. Rubric for Presentation (5%)

1. Explanation of - Presents information, findings, arguments and

Ideas & supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and
Information logically; audience can easily follow the line of
reasoning
- Clearly and completely addresses alternative or
opposing perspectives

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2. Organization - Has a clear and interesting introduction and

conclusion
- Organizes time well; no part of the presentation is
too short or too long
3. Eyes & Body - Keeps eye contact with audience most of the time;
only glances at notes or slides
- Uses natural gestures and movements
- Looks poised and confident
4. Clothing - Wears clothing appropriate for the occasion

5. Voice - Speaks clearly; not too quickly or slowly

- Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear;
changes tone and pace to maintain interest
- Rarely uses filler words
- Adapts speech for the context and task,
demonstrating command of formal English when
appropriate
6. Presentation Aids - Uses well-produced audio/visual aids or media to
enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and
evidence, and to add interest
- Smoothly brings audio/visual aids or media into the
presentation
7. Response to - All team members participate for about the same
Audience length of time
Questions - All team members are able to answer questions
about the topic as a whole, not just their part of it

8. Quality of information – Log B

Recognize A judgment based on a personal point of view
biaz (https://www.weareteachers.com/recognize-bias/)
Opinion vs Opinion : personal point of view
fact Fact : citation support the information
Credibility Trustworthy source, author’s credentials, evidence of quality
control, known or respected authority, organizational support.
Goal: an authoritative source, a source that supplies some good
evidence that allows you to trust it.

9. Problem Scenario:

A pregnant mother has been diagnosed to have an abnormal baby. Below is

the baby’s karyogram.

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As a geneticist (you), what advice and explanation should be given to the

mother?

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