Doctor of Education (EdD) Programme Coordinator: Dr. Soon Seng Thah soon@oum.edu.my Programme Overview Jan 2018

The Programme consists of 3 parts with a total of 80 credit hours. Jan 2018 Doctor of Education (EdD) is essentially a coursework–cum – research degree programme (Structure II/Mixed Mode). The Programme consists of 3 parts with a total of 80 credit hours.

EdD Program Structure < 3.0 ≥ 3.0 Fail Pass Part One (Coursework) Jan 2018 EdD Program Structure Part One (Coursework) 36 credit hours of core, concentration and elective courses Part Two (Doctoral Seminar) Doctoral Concept Paper (4 credit hours) Part Three (Research) Proposal & Dissertation (40 credit hours) < 3.0 ≥ 3.0 Fail Pass

CORE Courses (9 credit hours) Jan 2018 CORE Courses (9 credit hours) (General Education Courses) HPEF 7023 Psychology of Education HPEF 7003 Current Trends in Higher Education HPEF 7033 Comparative Studies in Curriculum Change Part 1: Coursework

Research Skills and Academic Writing (9 credit hours) Jan 2018 Research Skills and Academic Writing (9 credit hours) HPEF 7043 Quantitative Research Methods HPEF 7053 Qualitative Research Methods HPEF 7063 Academic Writing for Postgraduates Part 1: Coursework

CONCENTRATION & ELECTIVE COURSES (18 credit hours) Jan 2018 CONCENTRATION & ELECTIVE COURSES (18 credit hours) Concentration Course 1 Concentration Course 2 Concentration Course 3 Concentration Course 4 Elective Course 1 Elective Course 2 Note: Concentrations offered: Educational Management Instructional Technology, Part 1: Coursework Jan 2016

Concentration (1) : Educational Management Jan 2018 Concentration (1) : Educational Management CONCENTRATION COURSES HPEM 7013 Economics of Education HPEM 7023 Educational Change and Innovation* HPEM 7033 Educational Law and Governance HPEM 7063 Human Resource management in Education* plus two elective courses from Instructional Technology Concentration

Concentration: Instructional Technology CONCENTRATION COURSES Jan 2018 Concentration: Instructional Technology CONCENTRATION COURSES HPEI 7013 Instructional Design* HPEI 7033 Instructional Tools and Applications* HPEI 7053 Trends & Issues in Distance Education HPEI 7063 Online Learning & Facilitation plus two elective courses from Educational Management Concentration

COURSE SEQUENCE Year Semester Course 1 Jan Psychology of Education (HPEF7023) Quantitative Research Methods (HPEF7043) May Qualitative Research Methods (HPEF7053) Current Trends in Higher Education (HPEF7003) Sept Comparative Studies in Curriculum Change (HPEF7033) Academic Writing for Postgraduates (HPEF7063) 2 (Courses offered every semester) Educational Management Instructional Technology Economics of Education (HPEM7013) Educational Change & Innovation* (HPEM7023) Instructional Design* (HPEI7013) Instructional Tools & Applications* (HPEI7023) Educational Law & Governance (HPEM7033) Human Resource Management in Education* (HPEM7063) Trends & Issues in Distance Education (HPEI7053) Online Learning & Facilitation (HPEI7043) Two courses from Instructional Technology* Two courses from Educational Management*

Course Delivery Self-managed learning Face-to-face seminar Jan 2018 Course Delivery Students are provided with specially developed learning modules which allows for self-paced learning. Self-managed learning Students are encouraged to attend the face-to-face seminars for a total of 8 hours per semester for each course (i.e. 4 seminar sessions with 2 hours per session). The facilitators who conduct the seminars are recruited by the university based on their expertise. Face-to-face seminar Students have 24x7 access to online learning via the OUM Learning Management System (myINSPIRE). This further enables access to the huge collection in the digital library as well as collaborative learning with peers and discussions with facilitators. Online learning EdD Program

ASSESSMENT FORMAT* (Coursework Phase) Assignment 1 Assignment 2 1 50 % Jan 2018 ASSESSMENT FORMAT* (Coursework Phase) Assignment 1 Assignment 2 1 50 % 2. 30 % 70 % 3 Note: All courses except bridging courses are assignment-based.

Grading Scheme GRADE MARKS GRADE POINT Descriptor A 80 - 100 4.00 Jan 2018 GRADE MARKS GRADE POINT Descriptor 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 (Subject To CGPA ≥ 3.00) C+ 55 - 59 2.33 C 50 - 54 2.00 C- 45 - 49 1.67 Fail (Repeat Courses ) D+ 40 - 44 1.33 D 35 - 39 1.00 F 0 - 34 0.00 Grading Scheme

Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar) HPEF 7094 Concept Paper Jan 2018 Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar) HPEF 7094 Concept Paper Focuses on the related field of study Discusses concepts related to the problem to be investigated Must be well supported by Literature Review About 6,000 words Preferably in a publishable form (journal) In replacement of Comprehensive Examination (accepted by MQA) Oral presentation & Assessed by a Panel of Experts (2 assessors) Passing grade is B 4 credits

Assignment Submission Jan 2018 Assignment Submission Assignments should be submitted according to the due date. Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myINSPIRE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Online student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myINSPIRE & another soft copy to the facilitator via e-mail. 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 Percentage Marks Deduction 0 - 30 30.1 - 50 5 50.01 - 70 10 70.01 - 100 100

Part 3 (Research Phase) Research Proposal & Dissertation Jan 2018 Part 3 (Research Phase) Research Proposal & Dissertation Proposal Writing Proposal Defense (PD) Progress Report Presentation & Preliminary Findings Presentation optional Dissertation & VIVA VOCE

Assessment (Research Phase) Jan 2018 Assessment (Research Phase) Proposal Assessed by a Proposal Defense (PD) Panel comprising One (1) Chairman Two (2) Assessors Dissertation Examined by a VIVA Panel, comprising Two (2) Examiners (at least 1 external)

Teaching/Learning Material Jan 2018 Teaching/Learning Material Modules E-Books Textbooks Online Resources (digital library, web-based resources, etc.) Note: Modules, E-Books and Textbooks provided are meant to be used as references.

Entry Requirements Master’s degree in Education, or Jan 2018 Entry Requirements Master’s degree in Education, or  Master’s degree other than Education and possess Bachelor’s degree in Education; or Master’s degree other than Education and possess Diploma/Certificate in Teaching; or Master’s degree other than Education and possess at least 2-year teaching experience; or Master’s degree other than Education and pass three (3) bridging courses offered by the university; or Any equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

HMEF5053 Measurement & Evaluation in Education Jan 2018 Candidates without any education background are required to take and pass (grade B) THREE (3) Bridging Courses prior to joining the EdD programme. Bridging Courses HMEF5053 Measurement & Evaluation in Education HMEF5073 Curriculum Development HMEF5123 Models and Strategies of Teaching Fees charged will be based on the mode of learning (Blended or Online)

Course Fees (Local Students) Jan 2018 Course Fees (Local Students) Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 Coursework (Years 1 – 2) 3300 Research (Years 3 – 4) 2060 Total : RM32,160.00

Language Modules, Textbooks and E-Books in English Jan 2018 Language Modules, Textbooks and E-Books in English Assignment Questions in English & Examination Questions in English and Malay Students can answer assignment and exam questions in English or Malay Research report may be written in English or Malay

Jan 2018 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.

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May 2014J IMPORTANT CONTACTS Academic Matters: Jan 2018 IMPORTANT CONTACTS Academic Matters: Dr. Soon Seng Thah (03-27732431) soon@oum.edu.my Administrative Matters: Pn Suzila Othman (03-78011814) suzila_othman@oum.edu.my Exam Matters En Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali (03-78011851) firdaus_mohdali@oum.edu.my Finance Matters Pn Haslinda Haron (03-27732422) haslindaharon@oum.edu.my

Contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myINSPIRE) OR Jan 2018 Enquiries Contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myINSPIRE) OR Call 1-300-887-300

Jan 2018 Thank you The End