PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING LESSON PLAN CODE & COURSE NAME: BFA 4033 (SOLID WASTE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

MANAGEMENT)

TOPIC: WASTE MINIMIZATION

1. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completing this topic, the students are able to: explain the elements and strategies in waste minimization describe the advantages and benefits of waste minimization discuss the elements of waste minimization programs explain the techniques in waste minimization

2. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Title: PLEASE HELP MEIM SUFFOCATED SAID MR. WASTE

The rate of solid waste generation in Malaysia is increasing regarding to lifestyle, demography and lack of awareness. A high volume of solid waste which is not properly managed and disposed lead to the environmental problems.

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3. LEARNING ISSUES Waste minimization strategy

Solid waste characteristics. Solid Waste Management in Malaysia Rules and regulation related to Environmental Quality (Environmental Quality Act 1974) and authority involved

4. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Environmental management Solid waste management Solid waste characteristics

5. POSSIBLE INTEGRATION WITH PREVIOUS COURSE/COURSES: Environmental Engineering and Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management

6. STUDENT LEARNING TIME a. Lecture (F2F)-5 hours according to RPP (5/42*120 SLT) b. Tutorial- none c. Self-Directed Learning-8 hours d. Presentation-1 hour e. Final Exam- none

7. ASSESSMENT PLAN 1 Technical Report FILA Table ( in parallel with the submitted report) Content ( elaboration on learning issues) Reference ( as cited in submitted report) 2 Generic skill Communication Teamwork Weightage 1 2 3 Score x 0.25 =

1 1

2 2

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4 4

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Problem solving, critical thinking

x 1.25 = /20

Total

8. REFERENCES 1. Eddie N. L-N; Environmental management, sustainable development and human health; 2. Carroll, B. and Turpin, T.; Environmental impact assessment handbook : a practical guide for planners, developers and communities; 2nd Ed. Russo M.V.; Environmental management : readings and cases ; 3. Munier, N.; Multicriteria Environmental Assessment: A Practical Guide; Kluwer Academic Publishers; 2004. 4. Lawrence D. P.; Environmental Impact Assessment: Practical Solutions to Recurrent Problems; John Wiley and Sons, Inc.; 2003. 5. Eccleston, C. H.; Environmental Impact Statements: A Comprehensive Guide to Project and Strategic Planning; John Wiley and Sons, Inc.; 2000. 6. Wood, C.; Environmental Impact Assessment: A Comparative Review; 2nd Ed. Prentice Hall; 2002. 7. Bishop P.L; Pollution Prevention: Fundamentals and Practice; McGraw Hill; 2000 8. Kiely. G; Environmental Engineering; McGraw Hill; 1998 9. Canter, L. W.; Environmental Impact Assessment; McGraw Hill International Editions; 1996. 10. Manual on Environmental Management System; INTAN, April 1995 11. A Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines; Department of Environment; 1985.

TEACHING PROCEDURES A. GROUP FORMATION Student will be group accordingly to: Student profiling and multiple intelligence (excellent, moderate, weak)

B. PRESENTATION OF STATEMENT OF PROBLEM & TRIGGER The instructor/facilitator show the problem and trigger during the first meeting

C. COMPLETION OF FILA TABLE Facts

1. A person disposes waste daily

Ideas
1. All solid wastes and liquid waste mingle together without separation 2. Number of waste produce per person is quite high in Malaysia 3. Habit/Lifestyle

Learning Issues
1. What are the elements or strategies that need to be done to enhance waste separation? 2. How the Integrated Solid Waste Management System works in Malaysia?

Resources Needed
1. Find information through books and websites.

2. Interview solid waste operator and DOE executive to gain more knowledge on waste management and Akta Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal dan Pembersihan Awam 2007.

3. What are the factors affecting waste generation rate?

3. Comparison of waste generation data within countries or cities.

2.

Solid waste characteristics

1. Type of waste

1. How types of waste influence the solid waste management, disposal and

1. Information of waste characteristics from library and websites.

treatment method?

3.

Reduce , Reuse and Recycle

1. Awareness

1. Do we have enough campaigns to increase the awareness of Malaysians regarding 3R concepts?

1. Gather information regarding campaigns and awareness of 3R concept through books, websites, mass media, DOE, KeTTHA

2. Strategies for waste minimization

2. How do we implement 3R concept in Malaysia? -What are the benefits of 3R concepts?

2. Gather information regarding implementation of 3R concept through books, websites, mass media, DOE, KeTTHA

3. Reduce volume, space, cost of waste management

3. How 3R concept contribute to the community in waste minimization which mainly involve household waste and industrial waste

3. Gather information through reports or statistically data, books, websites, mass media, DOE, KeTTHA on how the 3R concept contribute to the community.

D. PRESENTATION Lecturer as a facilitator encourage students to fill up the FILA table precisely. Student as a group member complete the FILA table and prepare the slides presentation

E. PLANNING FOR ACTION Duration 5 hrs Due to time constraint, selected learning issues must be completed and covered the course matter.

F. EXECUTING PLAN 1. Research/Experiment student 1 2. Library student 2 3. Web surfing student 3 4. Communication and interviewing student 4 & 5 5. Conduct oral presentation all students

G. REPORTING Student as a group member -Each student must report their progress on the given task

H. PRESENTATION Lecturer as a facilitator - To monitor and assess whether the students achieve the selected learning issues and cover the subject matter.

Student as a group member each group will be given 7 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for Q&A session.

I. ASSESSMENT 1 Technical Report FILA Table ( in parallel to submitted report) Content ( elaboration on learning issues) Reference ( as cited in submitted report) 2 Generic skill Communication Teamwork Problem solving, critical thinking Weightage 1 2 3 4 Score x 0.25 =

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

x 0.75 = x 0.25 =

1 1 1

2 2 2

3 3 3

4 4 4

x 1.25 = x 1.25 = x 1.25 = /20

Total

J. REFLECTION Overall reflection on learning experience Content - student achieve the subject matter as required.

Process student learnt through experience, communication with associated person/company/authority/

Generic /humanistic skill Communication skill improved their communication skill verbally and written Teamwork every student responsible to complete the given task Problem solving, critical thinking due to minimal trigger students are still able to narrow down the learning issues associate with the subject matter

Prepared By; Dr Aeslina Abdul Kadir Dr Rafidah Hamdan Roslinda Seswoya 24-26 Jun 2011 Everly Resort Hotel, Melaka