MASTER OF EDUCATION

(MEd)

Programme Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek
chunght88@oum.edu.my
OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
May 2014
M.Ed Programme Structure: An Overview
Coursework with Masters Project
(formerly referred to as Option 2)
- 12 core education courses (36 credits)
- *Masters 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)

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 : *MASTERS 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 Masters Project
COURSEWORK WITH MASTERS PROJECT
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. Educational Leadership (3 credits)
3. Curriculum Development (3 credits)
2

Jan
May
Sept
1. Models and Strategies of Teaching (3 credits)
2. Statistics for Educational Research (3 credits)
1. Directed Reading (3 credits)
2. Masters Project / 2 additional courses (6 credits)*
COURSES OFFERED
Sequence of courses subject to change * Refer to the next slide

Offered
Every
Semester
Masters Project
Duration for Masters Project:
Minimum: 2 semesters
Maximum: 6 semesters (2 years).
Student must hand in the Masters Project, latest, by the end of
the 6
th
semester, failing which the student will be given a grade
F and he/she must re-register for Masters Project, which
involves the payment of full fees.

Students may apply to take 2 additional courses in lieu of
Masters Project. Two courses offered are Sociology of
Education and Educational Administration
COURSEWORK (CW)
(except HMEF5133 Directed Reading)
2.90 or more
(recommended)
< 2.90
Masters Project/
2 Additional Courses
PART I
PART II
CGPA
GPA
Graduate
Exit CGPA includes GPAs for Directed Reading & Masters Project.
Directed Reading
CGPA: 3.00 or more
Coursework: Grade C to A
CGPA: less than 3.00
Coursework: Grade C- to F
Research areas :

Instructional Technology or E-Learning
Teaching of English as a 2
nd
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 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

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 Jan
May
Sept
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

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

General Education Courses
(3 credits x 10 = 30 credits)
Seminar Paper
(3 credits x 1 = 3 credits)
GPA
Graduate
Concentration Courses
(3 credits x 3 = 9 credits)
CGPA < 3.00
Coursework Grade C- to F
CGPA 3.00 or more
Coursework Grade C to A
Candidate must obtain an exit CGPA of at least 3.00 to graduate

Recommendation:

To be taken after
completing most of
the core courses


Entry Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Education with minimum CGPA of
2.50
or
Bachelors Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and
possess Dip. Ed/KPLI / Sijil Perguruan Asas/ PGDip in
Teaching
or
Equivalent Bachelors Degree with CGPA > 2.50 and
possess 5 years experience in teaching or training
or
Flexible Entry:
- Age = 35 years or above
- STPM or equivalent
- Experience & prior learning in the related field
- Assessment of Prior Learning
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.
Learning Resources
Modules
Textbooks & Study Guides

Learning Mode
Face-to-face (Seminars)
- 5 seminars/semester
Online discussion (myVLE)
Option Taught Course Others (Assignment Only)
Coursework
With Masters
Project



Examination (40%)
Assignment (60%)
Qualitative Res. Methodology (100%)
Quantitative Res. Methodology (100%)
Statistics in Educational Research (100%)
Directed reading (100%)
Masters Project (100%)
Coursework
with
Concentration
Qualitative Res. Methodology (100%)
Quantitative Res. Methodology (100%)
Statistics in Educational Research (100%)
Seminar Paper (100%)
ASSESSMENT
Assignment Submission IMPORTANT
Assignments done should be students
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.

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
Grading System
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 course per seminar).

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 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

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.




Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 RM 3942 RM 2628
Semester 2 RM 3942 RM 3942
Semester 3 RM 3942
RM18396
Fees (Local students only)
Coursework with Masters Project
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 RM 3942 RM 2628
Semester 2 RM 3942 RM 3942
Semester 3 RM 2628 RM 1314
RM 18396
Coursework with Concentration
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.

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
Pn Syariza (0327732765)
syariza@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