1. MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd)
OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
MASTER OF EDUCATION
(MEd)
Programme Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek
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 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)
Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 credits)
Qualitative Research Methodology (3 credits)
Sept
1. Quantitative Research Methodology (3 credits)
2. Educational Leadership (3 credits)
3. Curriculum Development (3 credits) 2
Models and Strategies of Teaching (3 credits)
Statistics for Educational Research (3 credits)
1. Directed Reading (3 credits)
2. Master’s Project / 2 additional courses (6 credits)*
Offered Every 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. (except HMEF5133 Directed Reading)
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
GPA
Graduate
Exit CGPA includes GPAs for Directed Reading & Master’s Project.

7. 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

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 Year Semester Course 1 Jan
1. Educational Psychology (3 credits)
2. Sociology of Education (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)
3. Concentration course 2 (3 credits)
1. Concentration course 3 (3 credits)
2. Seminar Paper (3 credits)
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. General 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 or more
Coursework Grade C to A
GPA
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 / Sijil Perguruan Asas/ PGDip in Teaching
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

13. Duration Minimum Maximum 5 or 6 semesters 12 semesters
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 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 in Educational Research (100%)
Directed reading (100%)
Master’s Project (100%)
Coursework with Concentration
Seminar Paper (100%)

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 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
(Subject to CGPA equal to OR > 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

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 %)
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
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

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)
Administrative Matters:
Pn Suzila Othman ( )
Exam Matters
Pn Syariza ( )
Finance Matters
Pn Haslinda Haron ( )

24. Please contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE)
Enquiries
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