Master of Education

Credits: 10 

Status: Core Module

Module Description

The module aims to provide a critical perspective of the current state of education – transitioning from traditional architecture and practices to new ecologies of teaching and learning. The students will critically analyze various pedagogical paradigms didactic, authentic, and transformative learning in context to their own teaching philosophy and professional practice. The students will critically examine the sources and use of power within educational settings and investigate pedagogies for empowerment and transformation.

Learning Outcomes

LO1. Critically analyze the impact of contemporary social transformations on teaching and learning including in the areas of technology, media, globalization, diversity, changing learner needs, and sensibilities.

LO2. Critically evaluate and develop rapport-building techniques to enhance a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

LO3. Critically review principles and processes involved in developing a teaching philosophy and create a digital teaching portfolio.

LO4. Investigate backward design framework, and traditional and non-traditional teaching strategies to plan transformative learning experiences by incorporating active learning methods in lesson planning.

Credits: 10

Status: Core Module

Module Description

This module will help the students to understand the process and effective way of critical reflection as a tool that they will use in their present and future practices. The students will be introduced to different theories, philosophies, and practices of critical reflection. Through discussions on different theories and philosophies, students will be encouraged to critically evaluate the existing frameworks of critical reflective practice. They will question all their beliefs, principles, and practices to align it to the current challenges of the educational system.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, you should be able to:

LO1. Critically understand the process and ways of critical reflective practice.

LO2. Evaluate the different theories and philosophies of critical reflection.

LO3 Synthesize different frameworks of critically reflective practice and analyze their application in your practice with a view to improving it.

Credits: 8

Status: Core Module

Module Description

The aim of this module is to introduce learners to the concept and process of educational research and methodology. In this module, learners will find and read research material (primary and secondary sources) at the forefront of their field of study or discipline area by conducting a systematic and critical literature review. Learners will also critically analyze, evaluate, and effectively communicate findings, theories, and methods after conducting the research. They will follow academic convention when presenting findings and ideas, citing the sources using Harvard referencing system.

Learning Outcomes

LO1. Understand and define the main characteristics and principles of educational research.

LO2. Source, appraise and critically evaluate academic literature at the forefront of the field of study.

LO3. Understand, apply, and criticize the main research methods applied in educational research.

LO4. Synthesize theory and research associated with the discipline area.

Credits: 7

Status: Core Module

Module Description

This module will introduce students to the concepts, theories and philosophies of curriculum design and technology. The students will critically discuss and analyze philosophical bases and types of curriculum relating them to their own practice as educators. The module will also emphasize upon stages and models of curriculum design from a theoretical perspective followed by their application in educational practice. The students will critically evaluate the contextual factors affecting curriculum design and technology. As part of curriculum development, the module will equip students with knowledge and skills in the development of instructional strategies and assessment methods.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, the students should be able to:

LO1. Define and critically discuss the concepts, theories, and philosophies of curriculum design.

LO2. Identify and critically analyze stages, models, and frameworks of curriculum design and technology.

LO3. Critically evaluate the application of innovative instructional strategies in curriculum planning in your professional educational practice.

LO4. Evidence planning and delivery of curriculum and assessment, integrating technological tools, and synthesizing relevant theories, models, and policies.

Credits: 15

Status: Core Module

Module Description

This module is intended to enhance learners’ knowledge and understanding of research approaches in education to develop an empirical evidence base for the analysis of theory and practice and the application of research methodologies appropriate to the nature of the identified area. Learners will be guided on specific aspects of conducting research. Learners will build competence in assessing and appraising evidence in published literature, determine gaps in the evidence and develop a feasible and valid study design to plan and construct a research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, the students should be able to:

LO1. Identify a relevant and researchable knowledge gap in educational practice and develop structured research questions, aim and objectives.

LO2. Write a critical literature review to appraise the existing evidence and knowledge gap associated with the research problem of interest.

LO3. Critically explore the relevance of existing theory and evidence base to research design.

LO4. Undertake a well-structured research with clear timelines and relevant study methods that comply with the universal principles of research ethics.