The Postgraduate Degree Program in Education has been designed to broaden the training and understanding of in relation to the philosophy and concepts underlying international education (online/distance learning)and sharpen teachers’ skills in relation to the processes, cultures and classroom practices. It is a professional development course with a series of on-‐line modules covering core and contemporary topics in education. The modules are intended for teachers, administrators, librarians, or anyone interested in education — and there is no prior technical expertise required. The modules are designed for self-‐paced learning, so one can explore the trainingon their own time and review them as often as desired.
Program Objective
- Provide teacher education to those with or without a bachelor’s degree in education to enable them to become competent while continuously developing professionals as teachers and/or education administrators
- Inculcate the attitude and ability to evolve, through continuous self-study even while practicing the profession, as leaders in their chosen career
Program Outcomes
- Analyze the application of educational research and evidence-based practices to design innovative curriculum and academic writing
- Analyze diversity issues in education and learning practices to make informed, ethical decisions
- Integrate advanced approaches to instruction and assessment to enhance student learning
- Apply practitioner research methods and ideas to instruction in both traditional and digital learning environment
Program Delivery
The program consists of both 3 credit and 4 credit courses. Students will need to complete all the Graduate Core courses. They can choose electives in their choice. They will need to complete a minimum of 36 credits. The following is the course break up.
All courses follow a 15 week- delivery model where course objectives and outcomes for each week are thoroughly outlined and presented to students. Each course consists of the following elements:
- Multi-Media Presentations
- Interactive Sessions with Faculty online
- Assignments including tasks, projects and activities (pop quizzes) mid-term tests,etc.that are graded manually by the professors
- Continuous Assessments
- Final Exam
There will be a significant emphasis on the outcomes for each week. Assignments are focused on assessing the students’ capability of applying the knowledge gained and demonstrating their skills and abilities in specific areas.
Courses for Master of Arts in Education
Recommended Course Schedule
Student Technology Requirements
When you are planning to enroll in distance education courses, it is important to consider the technology needed to have a smooth and successful experience. We recommend that you meet the technical requirements listed below when using the learning management system (LMS).
Basic Technical knowledge and skills
- Getting online
- Downloading, saving, opening, and printing material found online
- Conducting Internet searches
- Composing e-mail/course messages and attaching documents. (Open LMS Student Help Link: Course Messages)
- Writing and editing with a word processor, such as Notepad, MS Word, etc
- Take online examinations.
- Learning new computer skills.