Developing Deep Learning Approach Through Assessment Within Trainees
Education Context Scope: Latest Teaching and Learning Technology

Abstract: Learning is a way to interact with the world. The deeper the student’s approach to learning, the higher the quality of the learning outcome. In contrast to surface learning, deep learning promotes the advanced skills necessary to deal with the world and application for life. Due to its importance, Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Ipoh has introduced a new assessment approach that places more emphasis on deep learning. This research focuses on the unpacking of standards by deconstructing student learning outcomes into component parts and competencies as a new approach in doing the courseworks. This research involves 108 trainees under Bachelor of Education Programme (PISMP) from various schools. The findings show four dimensions to be analyzed in relation to this new pedagogy of deep learning (NPDL) pilot study project that are the issues/problems, benefits of NPDL project implementation, lecturers’ support and suggestions for improvements. From the findings, it shows that interventions to promote the use of deep approaches under this technique have had its success. Trainees’ perceptions of their competence in performing the coursework tasks are very good in response to improvements in quality learning. At the same time, trainees also suggest that they need to be given enough time, clear information and adequate guidance by the lecturers.

Key words: deep learning, assessment, unpacking, competencies, implementation