Master of Education (Teaching and Learning) (Open and Distance Learning – ODL)

Quality teacher training for mid-career professionals and those aiming to further their career in teaching and learning.

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Overview

The Master of Education in Teaching and Learning is designed to enhance professional competence, deepen educational knowledge and expand career opportunities for educators and professionals involved in teaching, training and learning development.

The programme equips learners with knowledge, skills and digital competencies to make teaching and learning more effective, engaging and responsive to contemporary educational needs.

It recognises education as a broad and evolving field shaped by culture, society, history, policy and practice. Students will explore educational philosophies, values, literacy traditions, policies, regulations, systems and teaching practices that influence educational settings.

Through the flexibility of ODL, learners can pursue postgraduate education while balancing professional and personal commitments. The integration of educational technology and digital learning prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to twenty-first-century education.

Intakes:
January, May, August

Course Requirement and Duration :
11 subjects, including Practicum and Research Inquiry
Full-time: 1.5 years to 3 years
Part-time: 2.5 years to 4 years

Why study Master of Education (Teaching and Learning) (Open and Distance Learning – ODL) at HELP?

Key features of HELP's Master of Education in Teaching and Learning:

  • Peer learning by working with other professional teachers from across the country and with different language backgrounds.

  • Innovative pedagogical practices and integrative methodologies.

  • Highly qualified and dedicated academic team with extensive record of service in leading universities in the region, all with strong pedagogy background.

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Programme Overview

  • Course Admission Criteria:

    • Applicants must fulfil one of the following: • A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Level 6 MQF, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
    • A Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
    • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to prerequisite courses; or
    • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to rigorous internal assessment and prerequisite courses; or • Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

    Applicants must achieve MUET or any English competency test equivalent to CEFR Low B1.

  • English Competency Requirement for International Students:

    • Applicants with a foreign bachelor’s degree must achieve an IELTS score of 5.5 or an equivalent qualification, in addition to a GPA of 2.5. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than Education with less than one year of teaching experience are required to complete a bridging programme.

  • All modules must be completed:

    • Foundations of Education
    • Curriculum and Pedagogy
    • Educational Technology and Digital Innovation in Learning
    • Teaching of Language and Literature
    • Teaching of Mathematics and Science
    • Teaching of Social Studies and Environment
    • Educational Research Methodology
    • Educational Management and Leadership
    • Business and Entrepreneurship in Educational Contexts
    • Research Inquiry in Education Settings
    • Practicum