master of education (med) programme coordinator assoc. prof. dr. chung han tek [email protected]...
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MASTER OF EDUCATION(MEd)
Programme Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han [email protected]
OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
Sept 2015
Kuatkuasa bagi ambilan mulai semester May 2015
M.Ed Programme Structure: An OverviewM.Ed Programme Structure: An Overview
• Coursework with Master’s Project(formerly referred to as Option 2)
- 11 core education courses (33 credits)
- *Master’s Project (9 credits)* may be replaced by 3 additional taught courses
• Coursework with Concentration(formerly referred to as Option 3)
- 10 core education courses (30 credits)
- 3 core concentration courses (9 credits)
- 1 Seminar Paper (3 credits)
2 PARTS
Part I : CORE EDUCATION COURSEWORK (33 credits)Students are required to take 11 taught courses and obtain a CGPA of at least 2.90 for the 10 courses (except Directed Reading).
Part 2 : *MASTER’S PROJECT (9 credits)Students are required to work on a research project under the
guidance of a supervisor appointed by OUM. The completed research project will be assessed by the supervisor and a reviewer.
Students may apply to take 3 additional taught courses in lieu of
Master’s Project
COURSEWORK WITH MASTER’S PROJECTCOURSEWORK WITH MASTER’S PROJECT
Year Semester
Courses
1 Jan 1. Educational Psychology (3 credits) 2. Guidance and Counseling (3 credits)3. Instructional Technology (3 credits)
May 1. Comparative Education (3 credits)2. Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3
credits)3. Qualitative Research Methodology (3 credits)
Sept 1. Quantitative Research Methodology (3 credits)2. Curriculum Development (3 credits)
2
JanMaySept
1. Models and Strategies of Teaching (3 credits) 2. Statistics for Educational Research (3 credits)
1. Directed Reading (3 credits) 2. Master’s Project (9 credits)*
Master’s Project (continued)Master’s Project may be replaced by 3 taught
courses*
COURSES OFFERED
Sequence of courses subject to change * Refer to the next slide
Offered Every Semester
Master’s ProjectDuration for Master’s Project: Minimum: 2 semesters Maximum: 8 semesters.
Student must hand in the Master’s Project, latest, by the end of the 8th semester, failing which the student will be given a grade “F” and he/she must re-register for Master’s Project, which involves the payment of full fees. This policy takes effect from May 2014.
Students may apply to take 3 additional taught courses in lieu of Master’s Project. The three courses offered are Educational Leadership, Sociology of Education and Educational Administration
COURSEWORK (CW)(except HMEF5133 Directed Reading)
2.90 or more (recommended)
< 2.90
Master’s Project/ 3 Additional Taught Courses
PART I
PART II
CGPA
GPA Graduate
Exit CGPA includes GPAs for Directed Reading & Master’s Project.
Directed Reading
CGPA: 3.00 or moreCoursework: Grade C to A
CGPA: less than 3.00Coursework: Grade C- to F
Research areas :
Instructional Technology or E-Learning Teaching of English as a 2nd Language
(TESL) Language Education
(BM/Tamil/Chinese/Arabic) Science & Mathematics Education Philosophy & Curriculum Social Science Education Islamic Education Testing, Measurement & Evaluation Teacher Education Educational Management & Leadership
Any other areas decided/approved by the Faculty
COURSEWORK WITH CONCENTRATIONCOURSEWORK WITH CONCENTRATION
Candidates are required to take:
• 10 core education courses (30 credits)• 3 core concentration courses (9 credits)• 1 seminar paper (3 credits)
Note: Coursework with Concentration Option is currently offered in KL, Negeri Sembilan, Johor (Batu Pahat), Sabah (KK, Sandakan, Kota Merudu & Keningau), Sarawak (Kuching), Kelantan (KB), Terengganu (KT) & Pahang (Kuantan) ONLY
COURSES OFFEREDCOURSES OFFEREDYear Semester Course
1 Jan 1. Educational Psychology (3 credits)2. Guidance & Counselling (3 credits)3. Instructional Technology (3 credits
May 1. Comparative Education (3 credits)2. Measurement & Evaluation in Education (3 credits)3. Qualitative Research Methodology (3 credits)
Sept 1.Quantitative Research Methodology (3 credits)2. Curriculum Development (3 credits)3. Concentration course 1 (3 credits)
2JanMaySept
1. Models & Strategies of Teaching (3 credits)2. Statistics for Educational Research (3 credits)
1. Concentration course 2 (3 credits)2. Concentration course 3 (3 credits
Seminar Paper (3 credits)
Offered every semester
Concentration: Educational ManagementOnly Educational Management is offered.
Courses:
1. Educational Leadership (3 credits)
2. Educational Administration (3 credits)
3. School Effectiveness & School-based Management (3 credits)
4. Seminar Paper in Educational Management (3 credits)
Core Education Courses(3 credits x 10 = 30 credits)
Seminar Paper(3 credits x 1 = 3 credits)
GPA Graduate
Concentration Courses(3 credits x 3 = 9 credits)
CGPA < 3.00Coursework Grade C- to F
CGPA 3.00 or moreCoursework Grade C to A
Candidate must obtain an exit CGPA of at least 3.00 to graduate
Recommendation:
To be taken after completing most of the core courses
Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Education with minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Education with minimum CGPA of 2.50CGPA of 2.50
oror Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and
possess Dip. Ed/KPLI / Sijil Perguruan Asas/ PGDip in possess Dip. Ed/KPLI / Sijil Perguruan Asas/ PGDip in Teaching/at least 2-year teaching experienceTeaching/at least 2-year teaching experience
oror Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA < 2.50 Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA < 2.50
and possess 5 years’ experience in teaching or trainingand possess 5 years’ experience in teaching or training oror
Flexible Entry: Flexible Entry: - Age = 35 years or above- Age = 35 years or above- STPM or equivalent- STPM or equivalent- Experience & prior learning in the related field- Experience & prior learning in the related field- Assessment of Prior Learning- Assessment of Prior Learning
DurationDuration
Minimum Maximum
6 semesters
(2 years)
12 semesters
(4 years)
Students must fulfill the candidature of at least 6 semesters before they can graduate.
Students may apply for a one-year extension after the 4th year, subject to approval by the Dean of Faculty of Education & Languages (FEL).
Learning ResourcesLearning Resources• ModulesModules• Textbooks & Study GuidesTextbooks & Study Guides Learning ModeLearning Mode Face-to-face (Seminars)Face-to-face (Seminars) - 5 seminars/semester - 5 seminars/semester Online discussion (myVLE)Online discussion (myVLE)
Option Taught Course Others (Assignment Only)
Coursework With Master’s
Project
Examination (40%)
Assignment (60%)
• Qualitative Res. Methodology (100%)
• Quantitative Res. Methodology (100%)
• Statistics for Educational Research (100%)
• Directed reading (100%)
• Master’s Project (100%)
Coursework with
Concentration
• Qualitative Res. Methodology (100%)
• Quantitative Res. Methodology (100%)
• Statistics in Educational Research (100%)
• Seminar Paper (100%)
ASSESSMENT
Assignment Submission Assignment Submission IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
• Assignments done should be student’s ORIGINAL work. Plagiarized assignments will be rejected.
• Assignments should be submitted on time. Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Keep the receipt as evidence of online submission.
• For online students, submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE & another soft copy to the facilitator via e-mail.
Grade Marks Grade Points Meaning
A 80 – 100 4.00 Outstanding
A- 75 – 79 3.67 Very Good
B+ 70 – 74 3.33 Good
B 65 – 69 3.00 Pass
B- 60 – 64 2.67 Conditional Pass
(Graduation subject to CGPA ≥3.00)
C+ 55 – 59 2.33
C 50 – 54 2.00
C- 45 – 49 1.67 Fail
(N.B. Students need to repeat courses or refer exams)
D+ 40 – 44 1.33
D 35 – 40 1.00
F 0 – 34 0.00
Grading System
Learning MethodsLearning Methods SELF-MANAGED LEARNING (90 hours - 75%)
Study independently according to time availability. Modules/Customized textbooks Study Guide.
SCHEDULED SEMINARS (15 hours per course - 12.5%) Conducted by facilitators (professors/experts in the industry). Seminars are held at LCs 5 times (3 hours per seminar per course).
ONLINE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (15 hours – 12.5%)Online group discussion through myVLE
Online Learning Mode
This option is offered to candidates who is unable to attend seminars or FEL is unable to offer the programme in a particular learning centre
Learners will get an online facilitator specially assigned to him/ her for the online courses
Learners will communicate with this ‘facilitator’ through online forum myLVE
Learners will submit continuous assessment (assignments) to this facilitator and take the final examination in learning centres of their choice
• LANGUAGE:
Modules/Textbooks & Study Guide in English
Assignment questions are in English but exam questions are in both English and Malay.
Students can answer assignment and exam questions in English or Malay.
Research report may be written in English or Malay.
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 RM 3942 RM 2628
Semester 2 RM 3942 RM 3942
Semester 3 RM 3942
RM18396
Fees (Local students only)Coursework with Master’s Project
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 RM 3942 RM 2628
Semester 2 RM 3942 RM 3942
Semester 3 RM 2628 RM 1314
RM 18396
Coursework with Concentration
Special 40% Discount on tuition fees for Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above & OKU
Note
• Full settlement of semester fees before the commencement of first seminar will be entitled to 5% discount.
• The total fees quoted are based on the minimum expected period to successfully complete the programme.
• Examination fees vary and subject to change based on its format.
• The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
Websites
• To access information about the programme
www.oum.edu.my > postgraduate programmes > Master of Education
• To access guidelines and forms (research & admin)
- login as a student (key-in username & password)
- Click myVLE > eServices
Important ContactsImportant Contacts
• Academic Matters:
AP Dr. Chung Han Tek (0327732796)
[email protected]• Administrative Matters:
Pn Suzila Othman (0327732786)
[email protected]/• Exam Matters
En. Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali (0327732492)
Finance Matters• Pn Haslinda Haron (27732422)• [email protected]
EnquiriesEnquiries
Please contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE)
or Call 1-300-887-300