Modular teaching modules are one of the practical pedagogical methods that can be used in the process of delivering knowledge and skills. Hence, the design of this modular teaching module should be carefully and systematically developed. This paper which examines the process of designing teaching modules using a modular approach based on the ADDIE model, aims to detail the use of the ADDIE model in designing modular modules for the applied topics of the design and technology. The ADDIE model was chosen mainly because of its conceptual framework that is relevant to the standard of learning and the standard of Design and Technology subjects. ADDIE’s five-phase model of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation can potentially be used to produce a modular teaching module that is good for teaching the applied topics in the Design and Technology subject. Based on this close and critical examination of the ADDIE model, a modular teaching module will be developed subsequently in order to achieve the ultimate goal of Design and Technology subject.

Gifted and talented students have always be considered as individuals who are absorb with their own world. Nonetheless, as part of the living community, they are required to interact with their environments. Concomitantly, they need the necessary social skills and empathic understanding to live comfortably within the society. This study examines six dimensions of social skills (the ability to influence others, to manage conflict, leadership, and ability to be a catalyst for change, to bond with others, to work collaboratively, to work as a team and to communicate effectively) and their relationship with empathy among gifted and talented students in Malaysia. Two hundred and forty (male = 81, female = 159) 15-year old gifted and talented students participated in the study. These students were identified as gifted and talented by the Malaysian National Gifted Centre and at present are studying at the centre as full time high school students. Data was collected using Malaysian Emotional Quotient Inventory (MEQI) developed by the researchers. A survey method was used and data was collected during a school holiday program that they have participated. Findings from the study show that all dimensions of social skills correlate positively with empathy (p < 0.00, n = 240) and the r values are more than 0.60. This article also discusses the findings in relation to counseling provision for the gifted and talented

The world has seen many gifted and talented individuals whose ideas transcend their own life span. These ideas leave profound marks in many spheres of life, ranging from the sciences to economics, fine arts to health, and spirituality to leadership. This study examines domains of empathy (understanding others, helping others, developing others potential, service orientation, leveraging diversity, political awareness, and caring) which are important in leadership development among gifted and talented students in Malaysia (n=240). The study used a survey method and data was collected using an instrument called Malaysian Emotional Quotient Inventory (MEQI). Findings from the study show that all domains of empathy correlate positively with leadership skills. The r values for all correlations are from 0.253 to 0.788 (p < 0.01). Empathy domains that have the strong correlation with leadership skills are political awareness, followed by leveraging diversity, developing other's potential, caring and helping others. However, findings from the study also show that the r value for service orientation is low. Implication towards counselling services in developing leadership skills among gifted and talented students is also discussed

Education system in Malaysia continues to develop and expands to meet the demands of 21st century that strongly advocates the use of technology in teaching and learning. As such, basic education gives greater emphasis on two fields; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) and TVET (Technology & Vocational Education Training) in order to encourage school students to pursue higher education in STEM and TVET fields. The purpose of this study is to identify profiling of career aspiration and interest of students in both fields. Using Career Exploration Test adapted from Self Directed Search (SDS) with 90 items to evaluate six types of career interests: Realistic (R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising (E) and Conventional (C), 138 form one from a particular secondary school in Hulu Langat district were sampled as respondents to this case study. Findings showed that the pattern of dominant traits of interest were Social (S), Investigative (I), and Realistic (R). In general, there was no difference between female and male students. However, for Realistic (R) dimension, majority of male students were dominant as compared to female students. Further findings also showed the existence of high congruency between aspiration and interest for career dimensions of Social (S), Investigative (I) and Realistic (R). This study has implications for schools and related stakeholders to conduct career development programs especially to nurture the interests among students in STEM and TVET among Form One students.

The study aims to examine: (a) psychological issues, (b) coping mechanism, (c) types of counseling services, and (d) the need to seek counseling services among Malaysian gifted students. Data was collected using a set of questionnaires, informal interviews and CIMR form. One hundred and eighty-students were involved in the study. Data from the study suggested that the students faced psychological issues that need attention and attributed their most effective coping mechanism as getting absorbed in academic work. More than 50% prefer to deal with their issues themselves and to seek help in mainly career and academic work. There is a significant difference in terms of the need to seek counseling services among gifted students with different gender and age group