M.Ed (Master of Education)
The Master of Education is a well-balanced programme designed to impart knowledge in Education along with specialization in Human Behaviour and Community organization. Individuals looking to work in the field of education but outside of the traditional classroom may opt for the specialization for more information. The programs prepare students for advanced positions in a variety of educational fields which will be not limited to the traditional K–12 classroom environment.Through flexible format of the course the student can learn their schedule easily on their own. The multimedia tools have the potential to enhance curriculum engagement that allowing students to participate in the creation outside the classroom will encourage creativity and increase excitement. The programme prepares the students to understand and formulate education policy and its practice, while developing a better understanding of contemporary issues and challenges, and future directions in the field of education. The programme is an advanced degree, both in and outside the classroom, which provides greater career options and the opportunity for a higher salary. There are many specialty areas available in education at the master’s degree level and choosing one will determines the jobs graduates can expect when they complete their degree.
Program Aim
The primary objective of Master of Education program is to prepare critically reflective teachers who are able to understand educational research and leverage it to improve the effectiveness of their teaching practice through the creation of optimal teaching environments for all students.
• To demonstrate knowledge of teaching and research techniques in field of specialization.
• To provide social skills and responsibilities to work as engaged professional educators in building learning communities into the future.
• To build students as professional Educators which will help them to conduct research professionally and ethically in the field of education.
• To develop leadership and team work within the learners which will help them to build communication skills for educational developmental theory in problem solving and scientific skills in the field of education.
To provide the students with information management and lifelong learning skill to sustain with encyclopedic general knowledge and diverse individual talents and potentialities.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Education programme under the Faculty of Social Science, Arts & Humanities is designed to give students highly developed knowledge and skills that are required to enhance quality of their education system. The program would equip the students with the opportunity to undertake advanced practice in specialization areas such as Educational Leadership & Management, and Curriculum and Instruction organization.
Educational studies prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities including,
· Lead Teacher
· Learning support teachers
· Guidance counsellors
· Secondary teachers
· Middle years teachers
· Science teachers
· Educational administrators
· School Administrator
· Curriculum Developer
Subjects
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
| 1 | MEDU 1113 | Psychological Foundation of Education | 3 |
| 2 | MEDU 1123 | Research and Writing Education | 3 |
| 3 | MEDU 1133 | Information Technology In Education | 3 |
| 4 | MEDU 1143 | Theories in Education | 3 |
| 5 | MEDU(C I) 1213 | Curriculum & Instruction- Educational Psychology | 3 |
| 6 | MEDU(ELM) 1213 | Leading Educational Change and Improvement | 3 |
| 7 | MEDU(ELM) 1223 | Researching Educational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| 8 | MEDU(ELM) 1243 | Mentoring and Coaching | 3 |
| 9 | MEDU(C I) 1223 | Cultural & Educational Policy Studies for Higher Education | 3 |
| 10 | MEDU(C I) 1233 | Fundamentals and Principles of Curriculum Design | 3 |
| 11 | MEDU(C I) 1243 | Educational organization & Management | 3 |
| 12 | MEDU(ELM) 1233 | Policy, Strategy and Resources in Education | 3 |
| 13 | MEDU 1253 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 14 | MEDU 1323 | Educational Administration | 3 |
| 15 | MEDU 1313 | Philosophical & Sociological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| 16 | MEDU 1343 | Project Work 1 | 3 |
| 17 | MEDU 1333 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| 18 | MEDU 2413 | Psychology of Education | 3 |
| 19 | MEDU 2423 | Project Work 2 | 3 |
Entry Requirements
B.Ed degree
OR
Any Degree with PGDE
Course Details
Duration : 12- 18 Months
Intakes : January, May, September
Lectures : Saturday or Sunday
Awarding body: Lincoln University College, Malaysia
