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162904 v.6 Master of Education


MEd(Curtin)

Introduction


This coursework plus project masters expands knowledge above that of the specialisations attained at the postgraduate diploma level and advances skills in educational research and evaluation. Graduates are expected to be able to plan and conduct research, development, and or evaluation projects with a high degree of initiative, independence and resourcefulness.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


Applicants with four years of prior tertiary qualifications and relevant work experience complete a one and a half year program. For those with five years of approved tertiary qualifications, for example, a four year degree plus postgraduate diploma or equivalent require the completion of a one year program. Applicants may be required, at the discretion of the Postgraduate Coordinator, to take postgraduate bridging units where these are considered appropriate. The completion of these unit may increase the stated course duration.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


The course is normally one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Duration may vary depending upon entrance qualifications.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1

6318 v.6   Ed 639 - Project/Thesis Proposal 3.0 25.0
6321 v.8   Ed 696 - Project 9.0 75.0
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  200.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
6316 v.8   Ed 621 - Naturalistic Research Methods 3.0 25.0
6317 v.8   Ed 622 - Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis 3.0 25.0
6319 v.8   Ed 623 - Instrument Design 3.0 25.0
6803 v.7   Ed 601 - Research on Teaching 3.0 25.0
6804 v.7   Ed 602 - Research on Learning in Educational Contexts 3.0 25.0
10730 v.4   Ed 662 - Integrating Learning Media 3.0 25.0
10733 v.4   Ed 670 - Computers in Learning 3.0 25.0
10734 v.4   Ed 672 - Programming Applications in Education 3.0 25.0
10735 v.4   Ed 673 - Computer Graphics and Animation for Courseware 3.0 25.0
10736 v.4   Ed 674 - Computer Managed Learning 3.0 25.0
10737 v.4   Ed 675 - Database Design for School Administrators 3.0 25.0
10738 v.4   Ed 676 - Computer Management in Schools 3.0 25.0
10743 v.4   Ed 603 - Processes of Reading 3.0 25.0
10745 v.5   Ed 605 - Educational Environments 3.0 25.0
10746 v.5   Ed 606 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics 3.0 25.0
10747 v.4   Ed 640 - Educational Policy in Historical and Comparative Perspectives 3.0 25.0
11057 v.4   Ed 634 - Curriculum and Program Evaluation 3.0 25.0
11058 v.4   Ed 663 - Representation and Learning 3.0 25.0
11059 v.4   Ed 664 - Pictorial Materials in Learning 3.0 25.0
11060 v.4   Ed 660 - Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology 3.0 25.0
11061 v.4   Ed 661 - Advanced Instructional Design 3.0 25.0
11063 v.4   Ed 630 - Curriculum Theory 3.0 25.0
11064 v.5   Ed 631 - Educational Innovation and Change 3.0 25.0
11140 v.3   Ed 641 - Educational Leadership 3.0 25.0
11141 v.3   Ed 642 - School Development: Issues and Approaches 3.0 25.0
12497 v.3   Ed 643 - Teacher Professional Development 3.0 25.0
12498 v.3   Ed 615 - Learning Difficulties 3.0 25.0
12499 v.3   Ed 616 - Integration Practices with Learning Difficulties 3.0 25.0
12500 v.3   Ed 617 - Students with Disabilities 3.0 25.0
12501 v.4   Ed 618 - Special Educational Practice 3.0 25.0
13114 v.2   Ed 626 - Philosophy of Knowledge 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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