MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd) Kuatkuasa bagi ambilan mulai semester May 2015 OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd) Programme Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek chunght88@oum.edu.my Sept 2015

M.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)

COURSEWORK WITH MASTER’S PROJECT 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

COURSES OFFERED 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 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* Offered Every Semester Sequence of courses subject to change * Refer to the next slide

Master’s Project Duration 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

(except HMEF5133 Directed Reading) 3 Additional Taught Courses COURSEWORK (CW) (except HMEF5133 Directed Reading) < 2.90 PART I CGPA 2.90 or more (recommended) Directed Reading PART II Master’s Project/ 3 Additional Taught Courses CGPA: less than 3.00 Coursework: Grade C- to F CGPA: 3.00 or more Coursework: Grade C to A GPA Graduate Exit CGPA includes GPAs for Directed Reading & Master’s Project.

Research areas : Any other areas decided/approved by the Faculty 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 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 OFFERED Year 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) 2 1. Models & Strategies of Teaching (3 credits) 2. Statistics for Educational Research (3 credits) Concentration course 2 (3 credits) Concentration course 3 (3 credits Seminar Paper (3 credits) Offered every semester

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

Core Education Courses Concentration 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 GPA Graduate Candidate must obtain an exit CGPA of at least 3.00 to graduate

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 / Sijil Perguruan Asas/ PGDip in Teaching/at least 2-year teaching experience Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA < 2.50 and possess 5 years’ experience in teaching or training Flexible Entry: - Age = 35 years or above - STPM or equivalent - Experience & prior learning in the related field - Assessment of Prior Learning

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

ASSESSMENT Seminar Paper (100%) 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 Statistics in Educational Research (100%) Seminar Paper (100%)

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. 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.

Grading System 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

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 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.

Fees (Local students only) Coursework with Master’s Project Year 1 Year 2 Semester 1 RM 3942 RM 2628 Semester 2 Semester 3 RM18396 Coursework with Concentration Year 1 Year 2 Semester 1 RM 3942 RM 2628 Semester 2 Semester 3 RM 1314 RM 18396 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 Contacts Academic Matters: AP Dr. Chung Han Tek (0327732796) chunght88@oum.edu.my Administrative Matters: Pn Suzila Othman (0327732786) suzila_othman@oum.edu.my/ Exam Matters En. Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali (0327732492) firdaus_mohdali@oum.edu.my Finance Matters Pn Haslinda Haron (27732422) haslindaharon@oum.edu.my

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