2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Master of Education
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Education |
Abbreviation: |
MEd |
Home Faculty: |
Education |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus, Distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong, Distance |
UOW Course Code: |
576, DE576 |
CRICOS Code: |
000289M |
Overview
The Master of Education is an introductory higher degree for teachers and educators wishing to pursue advanced studies in their area of interest. Many subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, and it is desirable that students have some full-time workplace/teaching experience
Entry Requirements
The degree is subject to the University's rules for the award of the degree of Master together with the following guidelines:
To qualify for admission as a candidate for the Master of Education, a student must have qualified for a Bachelor degree of the University, or an equivalent qualification from an approved institution, with a major study in Education, eg. BA plus GDipEd, provided that the degree or equivalent qualification has a minimum study duration of four years. Other qualifications or substantial professional experience may be considered as meeting these requirements and should be discussed with the Director - Graduate Teaching. Candidates with a three-year qualification in Education completed at Distinction level may be considered for admission to the MEd program.
A candidate may not include in this degree program any subject which the candidate has previously taken and had credited towards a qualification accepted for admission under Section 1 of these requirements.
Course Requirements
1. The MEd program will normally comprise 48 credit points of study, chosen as follows.
a. EDGZ921 Introduction to Research and Inquiry (6 credit points) or equivalent. It is recommended that this subject be completed early in the program of study; and,
b. at least 24 credit points from a single Program (major study). The core of subjects to be covered to complete a major study will vary from Program to Program; and
c. up to 18 credit points of electives chosen from any Program. The amount of choice available will vary from program to program. Students wishing to proceed directly to MEd (Research) or Doctoral programs should include Advanced Research Methodology and project subjects in their Program, chosen in consultation with their Teaching Program coordinator.
Students should discuss their proposed course of study with the relevant Program Coordinator. Teaching accreditation in specialist areas may depend on subject choice.
2. A candidate may be eligible to include a major study area on the final degree testamur (eg MEd majoring in Information Technology or MEd majoring in Special Education). In order to qualify for a major to be recorded on the degree testamur, a candidate must complete at least 30 credit points from the chosen program area. Joint majors will not be recorded.
3. Entry to Doctoral degrees (EdD or PhD) may be available to candidates who meet the University entry requirements for Doctoral candidature. Normally this would be an appropriate Masters degree, completed at credit (65%) level or better.
Advanced Standing
The Faculty of Education may approve up to 12 credit points of Advanced Standing in the Master of Education to currently enrolled candidates who have completed other accredited professional development courses run by employing bodies. For further information contact the Faculty, or check the Faculty of Education website, under Postgraduate Programs.
Major study requirements must still be met by the candidate, ie., normally this credit cannot be substituted for a compulsory subject within a program, or form part of a major study within a program. Candidates may claim a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing on this basis in one program of study.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | ||
Adult Education/Vocational Education & Training/Higher Education | |||
Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET |
8 | ||
Learning about Learning in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET |
8 | ||
Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET |
8 | ||
Leading and Managing in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET |
8 | ||
Continuing Professional Development in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET |
8 | ||
Innovation in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET |
8 | ||
Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET |
8 | ||
Educational Leadership | |||
Foundations of Educational Leadership* |
6 | ||
Introduction to Educational Management* |
6 | ||
Leadership of Effective Change |
6 | ||
Leadership of Curriculum and Instruction |
6 | ||
Leadership in Quality Learning and Teaching |
6 | ||
Mentoring Beginning Teachers |
6 | ||
Leading, Developing & Managing People |
6 | ||
Law for Educational Leaders |
6 | ||
Work Motivation in Educational Leadership |
6 | ||
Organisational Behaviour in Education |
6 | ||
Organisation Theory for Educational Leaders |
6 | ||
* Compulsory subjects for a major study in Educational Leadership | |||
Information Technology in Education & Training | |||
Introduction to Technology in Education* |
8 | ||
Emerging Issues in Educational Technology |
8 | ||
Instructional Strategies and Design |
8 | ||
Multimedia and Interface Design |
8 | ||
Online Learning and Teaching |
8 | ||
Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning |
8 | ||
*Compulsory subjects for a major study in Information Technology. | |||
Literacy | |||
EDGH957 |
Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education |
8 | |
Assessment and Evaluation of Language and Literacy |
8 | ||
Children's Literature |
8 | ||
Teaching Reading* |
8 | ||
Teaching Writing* |
8 | ||
*Compulsory subjects for a major study in Literacy. | |||
Special Education | |||
Psychology for Educators |
6 | ||
Introduction to Inclusive Education: Strategies, Policies and Legislation |
6 | ||
Assessment and Instruction of Students with Learning Difficulties |
6 | ||
Technologies for Students with Special Needs |
6 | ||
Effective Partnerships for Special Education Professionals |
6 | ||
Contemporary Perspectives in the Education of Children with Diverse Needs |
6 | ||
Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Needs |
6 | ||
Models of Behaviour Management |
6 | ||
Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies |
6 | ||
Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice |
6 | ||
Teaching Gifted Children |
6 | ||
Giftedness in Special Populations |
6 | ||
2cp Project subjects are available to complement study in most 6cp subjects. Please contact the Program co-ordinator for advice before enrolling. | |||
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | |||
English Language: Learners Problems |
6 | ||
Teaching Speaking and Listening |
6 | ||
Second Language Literacy |
6 | ||
Teaching Pronunciation and Prosody |
6 | ||
Teaching English in International Contexts (Distance students only) |
6 | ||
Management, Policy and Curriculum in TESOL (Distance students only) |
6 | ||
Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching |
6 | ||
Text and Context |
6 | ||
Assessment in TESOL |
6 | ||
Theories of Second Language Learning * |
6 | ||
English in Specific Contexts |
6 | ||
* Compulsory subject for a major study in TESOL | |||
Interdisciplinary Specialisation | |||
Psychology for Educators |
6 | ||
Educational Sociology: Culture, Society and Education |
6 | ||
Researching Children |
6 | ||
International and Intercultural Perspectives |
8 | ||
Additional subjects for this specialisation may be drawn from other specialisations but must be approved by the Director of Graduate Teaching. | |||
Research Methodology & Project Subjects | |||
Minor Project in Education |
8 | ||
Minor Project |
6 | ||
Special Research Topic |
8 | ||
Research Project Report |
2 | ||
Introduction to Research and Inquiry* |
6 | ||
Professional Project |
12 | ||
Vygotskian Studies in Education |
4 | ||
* Compulsory subject in all MEd programs. | |||