Doctor of Education (EdD)

Programme Overview

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Programme Coordinator:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek

chunght88@oum.edu.my

Kuatkuasa bagi ambilan sebelum Semester May 2015

Doctor of Education (EdD) is essentially a coursework–cum – research degree programme (Structure II/Mixed Mode).

The Programme consists of 3 parts with a total of 60 credit hours.

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EdD Program Structure

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CORE Courses (9 credit hours)(General Education Courses)

HPEF 7023 Psychology of Education

HPEF 7003 Current Trends in Higher Education

HPEF 7033 Comparative Studies in Curriculum Change

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Research Skills and Academic Writing (9 credit hours)

HPEF 7043 Quantitative Research Methods

HPEF 7053 Qualitative Research Methods

HPEF 7063 Academic Writing for Postgraduates

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CONCENTRATION & ELECTIVE COURSES (18 credit hours)

Concentration Course 1Concentration Course 2Concentration Course 3Concentration Course 4Elective Course 1Elective Course 2Note:Concentrations offered: Educational Management Instructional Technology,

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Concentration (1) : Educational Management

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CONCENTRATION COURSES HPEM 7013 Economics of Education HPEM 7023 Educational Change and

Innovation* HPEM 7033 Educational Law and Governance HPEM 7063 Human Resource management in

Education*

plus two elective courses from Instructional Technology

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CONCENTRATION COURSES

HPEI 7013 Instructional Design* HPEI 7033 Instructional Tools and Applications* HPEI 7053 Trends & Issues in Distance

Education HPEI 7063 Online Learning & Facilitation

plus two elective courses from Educational Management

Concentration:Instructional Technology

COURSE SEQUENCEYear Semeste

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1 Jan 1. Psychology of Education (HPEF7023)2. Quantitative Research Methods (HPEF7043)

May 1. Qualitative Research Methods (HPEF7053)2. Current Trends in Higher Education (HPEF7003)

Sept 1. Comparative Studies in Curriculum Change (HPEF7033)

2. Academic Writing for Postgraduates (HPEF7063)

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(Courses offered every semester)

Educational Management

Instructional Technology

1.Economics of Education (HPEM7013)

2.Educational Change & Innovation* (HPEM7023)

1.Instructional Design* (HPEI7013)

2.Instructional Tools & Applications* (HPEI7023)

1.Educational Law & Governance (HPEM7033)

2.Human Resource Management in Education* (HPEM7063)

1.Trends & Issues in Distance Education (HPEI7053)

2. Online Learning & Facilitation (HPEI7043)

Two courses from Instructional Technology*

Two courses from Educational Management*

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Course Delivery

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ASSESSMENT FORMAT*(Coursework Phase)

Courses with exam: • Psychology of Education• Economics of Education• Human Resource Management in Education

Assgnment Exam Online

1 40 50 - 10

2 50 50 - -

3 70 30 - -

4 30 70 - -

5 60 40

Assessment Format by Course Assessment Format by Course

Must Achieve CGPA ≥ 3 on the average

Bil Code Subject SubjectWeighting (%)

Assignment 1 Assignment 2

Online Discussion

Exam

1 HPEF7023 Psychology of Education 60 X X 40

2 HPEM7013 Economics of Education 60 X X 40

3 HPEM7063 Human Resource Management in Education

60 X X 40

4 HPEF7003 Current Trends In Higher Education 40 50 10 X

5 HPEF7033 Comparative Studies In Curriculum Change

50 50 X X

6 HPEF7043 Quantitative Research Methods 30 70 X X

7 HPEF7053 Qualitative Research Methods 40 50 10 X

8 HPEF7063 Academic Writing for Postgraduates 70 30 X X

9 HPEI7013 Instructional Design 50 50 X X

10 HPEI7023 Instructional Tools and Applications 50 50 X X

11 HPEM7023 Educational Change and Innovation 40 50 10 X

12 HPEM7033 Educational Law and Governance 40 50 10 X

13 HPEI7053 Trends and Issues in Distance Education 50 50 X X

14 HPEI7063 Online Learning & Facilitation 50 50 X X

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A 80 - 100 4.00 Outstanding

A- 75 - 79 3.67 Very Good

B+ 70 - 74 3.33 Good

B 65 - 69 3.00 Pass

B- 60 - 64 2.67  Conditional Pass

(Subject To CGPA => 3.00)

C+ 55 - 59 2.33

C 50 - 54 2.00

C- 45 - 49 1.67 

Fail(Repeat Courses /Refer Exam )

D+ 40 - 44 1.33

D 35 - 39 1.00

F 0 - 34 0.00

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Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar) HPEF 7090 Concept Paper

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Focuses on the related field of study

Discusses concepts related to the problem to be investigated

Must be well supported by Literature Review

About 6,000 words Preferably in a

publishable form (journal)

In replacement of Comprehensive Examination (accepted by MQA)

Oral presentation & Assessed by a Panel of Experts

Pass or Fail No credit /No marks

are given

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Assignment Submission

• Assignments done should be student’s ORIGINAL work. Plagiarized assignments will be rejected.

• Assignments should be submitted on time. Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Keep the receipt as evidence of online submission.

• For online students, submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE & another soft copy to the facilitator via e-mail.

Part 3 (Research Phase)Research Proposal & Dissertation

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Proposal Writing

Dissertation &

VIVA VOCE

Proposal Defense (PD) Progress Report Presentation

& Preliminary Findings Presentation

Progress Report Presentation

& Preliminary Findings Presentationoptional

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Assessment (Research Phase)

Proposal

Assessed by a Proposal Defense (PD) Panel comprising

One (1) chairman Two (2) assessors

Dissertation

Examined by a VIVA Panel, comprising

One (1) Chairman

Two (2) Examiners (at least 1 external)

Teaching/Learning Material Textbooks E-Books Online Resources (digital library,

web-based resources, etc.)

Note: Textbooks provided are meant to be

used as references

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Entry Requirements Master’s degree in Education, or  Master’s degree other than Education and

possess Bachelor’s degree in Education; or Master’s degree other than Education and

possess Diploma/Certificate in Teaching; or Master’s degree other than Education and

possess at least 2-year teaching experience; or Master’s degree other than Education and pass

three (3) bridging courses offered by the university; or

Any equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

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Candidates without any education background are required to take and pass (grade B) THREE (3) Bridging Courses prior to joining the EdD programme.

Bridging Courses

•HMEF5053 Measurement & Evaluation in Education•HMEF5073 Curriculum Development•HMEF5123 Models and Strategies of Teaching

Fees charged will be based on the mode of learning (Blended or Online)

Course Fees (Local Students)

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Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6

Coursework (Years 1 – 2)

330

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330

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330

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330

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3300 3300

Research(Years 3 – 4) 206

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206

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206

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206

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2060 2060

Total : RM32,160.00

Language Textbooks in English Assignment & Examination

Questions in English Students can answer assignment

and exam questions in English Or Malay

Research report may be written in English or Malay

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Note

Full settlement of semester fees before the commencement of first seminar will be entitled to 5% discount.

The total fees quoted are based on the minimum expected period to successfully complete the programme.

Examination fees vary and subject to change based on its format.

The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

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Academic Matters:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chung Han Tek (0327732796)chunght88@oum.edu.my

Administrative Matters:Pn Suzila Othman (0327732786)suzila_othman@oum.edu.my

Exam MattersEn Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali (0327732492)

firdaus_mohdali@oum.edu.my Finance Matters

Pn Haslinda Haron (27732422)haslindaharon@oum.edu.my

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE)

OR

Call 1-300-887-300

Enquiries

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The End

Thank you

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