Kuat kuasa bagi ambilan mulai semester Januari 2017

OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

MASTER OF EDUCATION
(MEd)
Programme Director
Dr. Gurcharan Singh
gurcharan_singh@oum.edu.my

Jan. 2017
 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 or 4 core concentration courses (12 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. Students can make the
application in the 4th semester of their studies.
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)
Jan
May 1. Directed Reading (3 credits) Offered

Sept 2. Master’s Project (9 credits)* Every

Semester

Master’s Project (continued)

Master’s Project may be replaced by 3 taught courses*

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
 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 CGPA: 3.00 or more

Coursework: Grade C- to F Coursework: Grade C to A
GPA Graduate

Exit CGPA includes GPAs for Directed Reading & Master’s Project.
Research areas :
 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
Educational Management

Candidates are required to take:

• 10 core education courses (30 credits)
• 4 core concentration courses (12 credits)

Note:
Coursework with Concentration Option is currently offered in KL, Negeri
Sembilan, Johor (Batu Pahat), Sabah (KK, Sandakan, Kota Marudu &
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)

2 1. Models & Strategies of Teaching (3 credits)

Jan 2. Statistics for Educational Research (3 credits)
May Offered
1. Concentration course 1 (3 credits) every
Sept semester
2. Concentration course 2 (3 credits
3. Concentration course 3 (3 credits)
Concentration course 4 : Seminar Paper (3 credits)
Concentration: Educational Management

Courses:
1. Educational Leadership (3 credits)
2. Educational Administration (3 credits)
3. School Effectiveness & School-based Management
(3 credits)
4. Seminar Paper in Educational Management (3 credits)
 Core Education Courses
(3 credits x 10 = 30 credits)

Concentration Courses Recommendation:

(3 credits x 3 = 9 credits)
To be taken after
completing most of
Concentration Course: the core courses
Seminar Paper
(3 credits x 1 = 3 credits)

CGPA < 3.00 CGPA 3.00 or more

Coursework Grade C- to F Coursework Grade C to A

GPA Graduate

Candidate must obtain an exit CGPA of at least 3.00 to graduate

COURSEWORK WITH CONCENTRATION
School Leadership
(offered from January 2017)

Candidates are required to take:

• 10 core & compulsory education courses
(30 credits)
• 3 core concentration courses (12 credits)
– Educational Leadership (3 credits)
– Seminar Paper in School Leadership (3 credits)
– School Leadership Improvement Project (6 credits)
 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. School Effectiveness & School-based Management (3 credits)

Sept 1. Curriculum Development (3 credits)

2. Educational Administration (3 credits)
3. Educational Research Methodology (3 credits)

2 1. Models & Strategies of Teaching (3 credits)

Jan 2. Educational Leadership (3 credits)
Offered
May 3. Seminar Paper in School Leadership (3 credits) every
Sept semester
1. School Leadership Improvement Project (6 credits)
(Note: After taking all other courses)
Concentration: School Leadership

Courses:
1. Educational Leadership (3 credits)
2. Seminar Paper in School Leadership (3 credits)
3. School Leadership Improvement Project (6 credits)
 Core & Compulsory
Education Courses
(3 credits x 10 = 30 credits)

Concentration Courses
(3 credits x 2 = 6 credits)

School Leadership To be taken after

Improvement Project completing all other
(part of Concentration Courses) courses
(6 credits)

CGPA < 3.00 CGPA 3.00 or more

Coursework Grade C- to F Coursework Grade C to A

GPA Graduate

Candidate must obtain an exit CGPA of at least 3.00 to graduate

Entry Requirements (Normal)
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its
equivalent as accepted by the Senate and possess a
recognised Diploma in Education or Teaching Certificate/
Diploma , OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minimum CGPA of

2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by the Senate, OR

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of

2.50 can be accepted, subject to 2 years’ experience in the
relevant field, OR

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a CGPA of less than

2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years’
experience in the relevant field
Entry via Accreditation of Prior
Experiential Learning (APEL)
• More than 30 years of age on 1st Jan in the
year of application, AND
• Pass STPM (minimum 1 principal)/
recognised Diploma/ Matriculation or its
equivalent, AND
• Possess work experience or prior
experiential learning, AND
• Passed APEL Assessment (Aptitude Test,
Portfolio & Interview) conducted by OUM
 Duration
Minimum Maximum

6 semesters 12 semesters
(2 years) (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 Vice President (Academic).
Learning Resources
• Modules
• Video lectures

Learning Mode
 Face-to-face (Seminars)
- 5 seminars/semester
 Online discussion (myInspire)
 ASSESSMENT
Option Taught Course Others (Assignment Only)

Coursework • Qualitative Res. Methodology (100%)

With Master’s • Quantitative Res. Methodology (100%)
Project • Statistics for Educational Research (100%)
Examination (40%) • Directed reading (100%)
Assignment (60%) • Master’s Project (100%)

Coursework • Qualitative Res. Methodology (100%)

with • Quantitative Res. Methodology (100%)
Concentration
• Statistics in Educational Research (100%)
• Seminar Paper (100%)
• Educational Research Methodology (100%)
• School L’ship Improvement Project (100%)
 Jan 2016

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 0
30.1 - 50 5
50.01 - 70 10
70.01 - 100 100
EdD Program
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
C+ 55 – 59 2.33 (Graduation subject to CGPA
C 50 – 54 2.00 ≥3.00)

C- 45 – 49 1.67 Fail
D+ 40 – 44 1.33 (N.B. Students need to repeat
D 35 – 40 1.00 courses or refer exams)

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 per
semester (3 hours per seminar per course).

 ONLINE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (15 hours –

12.5%)
Online group discussion through myINSPIRE
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 myInspire

 Learners will submit continuous assessment

(assignments) to this facilitator and take the final
examination in learning centres of their choice
• LANGUAGE:

 Modules 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 RM 3942 RM 3942
Semester 3 RM 3942
RM18396

Coursework with Concentration

Year 1 Year 2

Semester 1 RM 3942 RM 2628

Semester 2 RM 3942 RM 3942
Semester 3 RM 2628 RM 1314
RM 18396

NOTE: Special 75% Discount on tuition fees for Senior Citizens aged 60 years and above & OKU
 Note

• 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.
• The University offers special rebates from time to time.
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)
- on the student portal, click the eServices icon
 Important Contacts
• Academic Matters:
Dr. Gurcharan Singh (0327732460) gurcharan_singh@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
Enquiries

Please contact Learner Service

Centre at eCRM (myVLE)

or Call 1-300-887-300