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MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd) Programme Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek

OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA. MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd) Programme Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek chunght88@oum.edu.my. May 2014. M.Ed Programme Structure: An Overview. Coursework with Master’s Project (formerly referred to as Option 2)

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MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd) Programme Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek

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  1. OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd) Programme Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek chunght88@oum.edu.my May 2014

  2. M.Ed Programme Structure: An Overview • Coursework with Master’s Project (formerly referred to as Option 2) - 12 core education courses (36 credits) - *Master’s Project (6 credits) * may be replaced by 2 additional 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)

  3. COURSEWORK WITH MASTER’S PROJECT 2 PARTS Part I :CORE EDUCATION COURSEWORK (36 credits) Students are required to take 12 taught courses and obtain a CGPA of at least 2.90 for the 11 courses (except Directed Reading). Part 2 : *MASTER’S PROJECT (6 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 2 additional courses in lieu of Master’s Project

  4. COURSES OFFERED OfferedEvery Semester Sequence of courses subject to change * Refer to the next slide

  5. Master’s Project Duration for Master’s Project: Minimum: 2 semesters Maximum: 6 semesters (2 years). Student must hand in the Master’s Project, latest, by the end of the 6th 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. Students may apply to take 2 additional courses in lieu of Master’s Project. Two courses offered are Sociology of Education and Educational Administration

  6. GPA COURSEWORK (CW) (except HMEF5133 Directed Reading) < 2.90 PART I CGPA 2.90 or more (recommended) Directed Reading PART II Master’s Project/ 2 Additional Courses CGPA: less than 3.00 Coursework: Grade C- to F CGPA: 3.00 or more Coursework: Grade C to A Graduate Exit CGPA includes GPAs for Directed Reading & Master’s Project.

  7. 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

  8. COURSEWORK WITH CONCENTRATION Candidates are required to take: • 10 core general 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, Sabah (KK, Kota Merudu & Keningau), Sarawak (Kuching), Kelantan (KB), Terengganu (KT) & Pahang (Kuantan) ONLY

  9. COURSES OFFERED Offered every semester

  10. Concentration: Educational Management Only Educational Management is offered. • Courses: • 1. Educational Administration (3 credits) • 2. Educational Leadership (3 credits) • School Effectiveness & School-based Management (3 credits) • Seminar Paper in Educational Management (3 credits)

  11. GPA General Education Courses (3 credits x 10 = 30 credits) Concentration Courses (3 credits x 3 = 9 credits) Recommendation: To be taken after completing most of the core courses Seminar Paper (3 credits x 1 = 3 credits) CGPA < 3.00 Coursework Grade C- to F CGPA 3.00 or more Coursework Grade C to A Graduate Candidate must obtain an exit CGPA of at least 3.00 to graduate

  12. Entry Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Education with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or • Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and possess Dip. Ed/KPLI / SijilPerguruanAsas/ PGDip in Teaching or • Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA > 2.50 and possess 5 years’ experience in teaching or training or • Flexible Entry: - Age = 35 years or above - STPM or equivalent - Experience & prior learning in the related field - Assessment of Prior Learning

  13. Duration Candidate may apply for a one-year extension, subject to approval by the Dean of Centre for Graduate Studies.

  14. Learning Resources • Modules • Textbooks & Study Guides Learning Mode • Face-to-face (Seminars) - 5 seminars/semester • Online discussion (myVLE)

  15. ASSESSMENT

  16. Assignment Submission IMPORTANT • 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. Please keep the receipt as evidence of online submission.

  17. Grading System

  18. Learning 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 course per seminar). • ONLINE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (15 hours – 12.5%) Online group discussion through myVLE

  19. Online Learning Mode • This option is offered to candidates who is unable to attend seminars or CGS 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

  20. 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.

  21. Fees (Local students only) Coursework with Master’s Project Coursework with Concentration Special 40% Discount on tuition fees for Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above & OKU

  22. 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.

  23. Important Contacts • Academic Matters: AP Dr. Chung Han Tek (0327732796) chunght88@oum.edu.my • Administrative Matters: PnSuzila Othman (0327732786) suzila_othman@oum.edu.my • Exam Matters PnSyariza (0327732765) syariza@oum.edu.my • Finance Matters • PnHaslindaHaron (27732422) haslindaharon@oum.edu.my

  24. Enquiries Please contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE) or Call 1-300-887-300

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