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Higher Education | 2017
Overview
The Master of Education (Higher Education) is of particular relevance to participants who are currently aspiring to leading and managing teaching within a university setting. This includes program managers, educational designers, course coordinators and heads of departments in universities and higher education institutes.
The course explores essential tertiary teaching skills, knowledge and attitudes for effective student learning in all disciplines.
Significant issues in tertiary education are visited through the consideration of themes such as:
- Academic leadership and management in higher education in the context of globalisation.
- Utilising and theorising effective technologies of learning in higher education.
- Teaching and learning theory and practice in diverse higher education settings.
- Innovation and effectiveness in higher education and training, utilising action research and learning methodology.
Course Structure
The MEd (Higher Education) requires:
- The successful completion of 72 credit points comprising:
- 5 core subjects (30cp). EDGZ921 must be completed within the first 36 credit points and EDGH960 be completed in the last session of the degree;
- 3 subjects (18cp) from the Higher Education specialisation list; and
- 4 electives (24cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
- No more than 4 subjects (24cp) will be at 800 level.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students are required to complete five core subjects (30cp): | |||
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
| EDGH852 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH856 | Innovation for Practitioners in Adult, Vocational & Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH960 | Minor Project in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education* | 6 | Spring |
| Including one subject from the Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training list below (6cp). EDGI900 and EDGI904 are recommended foundation subjects. | |||
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI901 | Emerging Issues in Educational Technology | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDGI902 | Instructional Strategies and Design | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDGI903 | Digital Resource Design | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI905 | Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus the following three subjects from the Higher Education specialisation (12cp). One of these may be substituted with an EDGI subject listed in this table. | |||
| EDGH961 | The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH958 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 6 | Spring |
| EDGH959 | Teaching for Diversity in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Spring |
| Plus four elective subjects chosen from any Master of Education specialisation (24cp). | |||
Please Note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au