Open University Malaysia Open University Malaysia Doctor of Philosophy (Education) Programme Coordinator Dr. Soon Seng Thah May 2016

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The PhD (Education) Programme is essentially a research degree. The Programme comprises 3 parts : Part I – Candidates are required to take the following courses:  ) Research Methods in Education (3 credits  ) Doctoral Seminar: Research Area in Education (3 Credits)

Part 2 : Upon completion of the required courses, obtaining a grade B for each course, candidates need to prepare a research proposal under the guidance of a supervisor/supervisory committee. The Proposal is to be submitted for Proposal Defence (Written & Oral) Upon completing the Proposal Defence, candidates can proceed to Part 3.

Part 3 : Candidates are required to conduct the proposed research and complete a thesis under the guidance of a supervisor/supervisory committee approved by OUM. Candidates can apply to present their progress at Doctoral Seminar : Research Progress, and subsequently their preliminary findings at Doctoral Seminar: Preliminary Findings (optional) The completed thesis will be assessed by Three (3) examiners (at least 2 external examiners), followed by a VIVA VOCE.

YearSemesterCourses 1I  Research Methods in Education (HPEF7013)  Doctoral Seminar: Research Area in Education (HPES7013) II  Research Proposal (HPES7023) III  Research Proposal 2IV  Proposal Defense V  Doctoral Seminar: Research Progress Presentation VI  Data Collection & Analysis 3VII VIII Doctoral Seminar: Preliminary Findings Presentation  Doctoral Seminar: Preliminary Findings Presentation IX  Thesis Writing (HPES7033) 4X  Thesis Writing XI XII PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Research Methods in Education Doctoral Seminar: Research Area in Education CGPA Research Proposal Writing Research Progress Presentaion Preliminary Findings Presentation Research Report Wroting (Thesis) Proposal Defense < or more Resubmission* Acceptable VIVA DEGREE CONFERED * Only One (1) Resubmission is allowed. Student must obtain at least a grade B for each course. DEGREE NOT CONFERED Reject

ASSESSMENT Research Methods in Education: Assignment- 100 % Assignment- 100 % Doctoral Seminar: Research In Education (Lit. Review) Assignments- 100 % Assignments- 100 % Research Proposal Proposal Defense – Minor or Major Correction Proposal Defense – Minor or Major Correction Thesis Examination: VIVA VOCE – Accept without amendment VIVA VOCE – Accept without amendment - - Accept with minor amendment (3 mths) - - Accept with major amendment (6 mths) - - Resubmission (12 mths) & ReVIVA - - Reject

Jan 2016 EdD Program Assignment Submission Assignments should be submitted according to the due date. Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Online student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE & another soft copy to the facilitator via .. Keep the receipt as evidence of online submission WARNING: Assignments submitted will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks will be deducted as follows: Similarity PercentageMarks Deduction

GradeMarksGrade PointsMeaning A80 – Outstanding A-75 – Very Good B+70 – Good B65 – Pass B-60 – Fail Students need to repeat courses. C+55 – C50 – C-45 – D+40 – D35 – F0 – Grading System

Research Areas of Interest to Faculty : Instructional Technology or E-Learning TESL Language Education (BM/Tamil/Chinese/Arabic) Science & Mathematics Education Philosophy & Curriculum Social Science Education Islamic Education Teacher Education Testing, Measurement & Evaluation Educational Management & Leadership Any other areas decided/approved by the Faculty

Duration ProgrammeMinimumMaximum Ph D (Education) 12 semesters or 4 years* 24 semesters or or 8 years *Students will be called to attend VIVA after fulfilling the candidature of at least 4 years

Learning Methods   SELF-MANAGED LEARNING (90 hours) – 75% Study independently according to time availability. Modules/Customized textbooks Study Guide.   SCHEDULED SEMINARS (15 hours/course) – 12.5% Conducted by facilitators (professors/experts in the industry). Seminars are held at KLLC 5 times. (3 hours/seminar/course).   ONLINE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (15 hours) % Online group discussion through myLMS

Entry Requirements Master’s Degree in Education Master’s Degree in Education or or First-Class Bachelor of Education and First-Class Bachelor of Education and (a) register as a master’s student, & (b) pass the Proposal Defence

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4 Sem 1RM 7800*RM 1869 Sem 2RM 1869 Sem 3RM 1869 Total: RM 28,359 Language: BI or BM Fees (Local students only) Discount: 40% for OKU & Senior Citizens 5 % for full settlement of Semester fees before 1 st Seminar * Inclusive Registration fee & matric card

Websites To access information about the programme To access information about the programme > postgraduate programmes > Doctor of Philosophy (education) To access guidelines and forms (research & adm) To access guidelines and forms (research & adm) - login as a student (key-in username & password) - login as a student (key-in username & password) - Click myVLE > eServices

ENQUIRIES….. Please contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE) or Call Academic Matters: Dr. Soon Seng Thah( ) Adm. Matters: Pn. Azah Mohamed Aris ( ) Exam Matters: En Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali ( ) Finance Matters: Pn Haslinda Haron ( )

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