AIMS

1. to strengthen knowledge of and skills in education;
2. to enhance analytical and critical understanding of issues in education from different perspectives;
3. to develop a reflective, multi-disciplinary approach to education;
4. to facilitate initiatives and promote leadership in education; and
5. to foster competence in research in education.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• acquire specialized, professional skills in education.
• analyze critically and creatively on issues in education from different perspectives.
• demonstrate competence in research in education.

• develop a reflective, multi-disciplinary approach to education.
• propose educational initiatives.
• exhibit leadership in education.

• The Master of Education Programme is intended for educators and those in education related professions. It has the potential to benefit a range of professions, such as practising or prospective teachers, school management personnel, social workers, and those who have an interest in the field of, and specialised areas in, education.
• With a flexible programme design, students are allowed to choose one concentration area while they can also take courses offered by other concentrations. The Programme also offers a choice of dissertation/ independent project or coursework only for the fulfilment of graduation requirements.
• Class sizes are small, with ample opportunities for in-class discussion and interaction.
• English language is used in the part time Programme. The choice of medium of instruction depends on the nature of individual courses.
• English language is used in the full time Programme.

STRUCTURE

Take all two common core courses: • Research Methods in Education • Data Analysis for Education		Choose one course from the electives OR core courses from other concentrations.
		Choose either: Dissertation I & II OR Independent Project & an additional elective course OR Two additional elective courses
	Concentrations currently being offered* for September 2012 intake: Child and Adolescent Development Early Childhood Education English Language for Teaching** Liberal Studies School Leadership and Management Teaching Mathematics at Junior Levels (P1 to S3)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application deadline: 31-05-2013 (Part time) 15-5-2013(Full time)

Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Education Programme should posses: 

1. a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent; and

2. a postgraduate certificate/diploma in education or equivalent, and/or relevant professional experience working with children and adolescent

3. Demonstrated language proficiency in Chinese and English as recognised by the Department.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. Successful selection will be based on the candidate’s communicative skills, language proficiency, maturity and motivation related to the programme of study.

TUITION FEE

BURSARY

Child and Adolescent Development Concentration

The objectives of the concentration are to enable students to:

1. advance an in-depth understanding of the education of children and adolescents from a whole-person developmental perspective;
2. promote critical awareness of and creative response to issues regarding the development of children and adolescents;
3. cultivate interest in fostering the all-round development of children and adolescents; and
4. facilitate initiatives taken for the development of children and adolescents.
   
   

Special Features of the Child and Adolescent Concentration

• The Concentration provides advanced studies of human development from psychological and sociocultural perspectives and addresses core developmental issues.
• It is designed for primary and secondary school teachers, early childhood educators, social workers, youth workers, and other professionals who are interested in fostering the all-round development of children and adolescents.
• A diversity of courses are offered, including Child and Adolescent Development, Socio-cultural Context of Human Development, Psychology of Moral Development, Problem Behaviours in Children and Adolescents, Moral Education, Education for the Gifted and Talented, and Student Guidance and Counselling.
• The content of the Concentration is helpful for professionals working in the areas of school guidance and counseling, moral and civic education, and student development. It is also compatible with the “Self and Personal Development” area of study in the Liberal Studies curriculum of the New Senior Secondary Curriculum.

 兒童及青少年成長專修特色

• 課程內容針對兒童及青少年心理及群性成長的需要和適應而設計，從心理學、社會學、及教育學等多元觀點探討有關的核心課題
• 科目包括兒童及青少年成長、成長與社會文化、道德發展心理學、兒童及青少年偏差行為、道德教育、資優教育等。適合中小學教師、幼兒教育工作者、社工、及其他對兒童及青少年成長具興趣人士修讀
• 課程與學校訓導、輔導、德育、公民教育、及學生成長息息相關，亦配合高中新課程通識教育科之「自我與個人成長」學習範疇。

Descriptions for each course are listed in the University's Calendar/Bulletin.

English Language for Teaching Concentration

The objectives of the concentration are to enable students to:

1. develop an in-depth understanding of the subject knowledge required for English language teaching;
2. enhance their critical awareness of how English subject knowledge can be applied to language teaching; and
3. reflect on pertinent theories and issues pertaining to English language subject knowledge and their implications for English language teaching and learning in Hong Kong.

Special Features of the English Language for Teaching Concentration

• It addresses core issues in English language subject knowledge relevant to English language teaching, such as Grammar for Teaching, Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics in English Language Teaching, Literature and Language Arts, Phonetics and Phonology, Lexis, Morphology and Semantics, and Written and Spoken Discourse.

   
•  This concentration specializes in providing deeper knowledge about teaching the English language but it does not provide a teaching qualification, this is obtained through the processes of a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
• Students who successfully complete the Programme will meet the requirements for subject knowledge for English teachers in schools as stipulated by the Education Bureau (EDB). In addition, this qualification in conjunction with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (or equivalent), with English as specialising subject, will meet the EDB’s requirements for language proficiency for English teachers.
• Students are eligible to apply for the Professional Development Incentive Grant offered by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR).

Students who wish to meet the subject knowledge and/or language proficiency requirements of the Education Bureau(EDB) have to take both the electives and all four core courses.

Descriptions for each course are listed in the University's Calendar/Bulletin.

School Leadership and Management Concentration

The objectives of the concentration are to enable students to:

1. critically and contextually analyse and reflect on issues related to the six core leadership areas for school administrators;
2. demonstrate integrated learning that enhances professionalism and leadership in education; and
3. conduct action research to effect change within schools.
   

Descriptions for each course are listed in the University's Calendar/Bulletin.

Liberal Studies Concentration

The objectives of the Liberal Studies Concentration are:

1. to broaden the horizons and knowledge of teachers in teaching the subject;
2. to advance teachers' understanding of themselves, Hong Kong society, China and the World from multiple perspectives;
3. to promote critical awareness and creative response on perennial and contemporary issues in different contexts, such as cultural, social, economic and political contexts; and
4. to develop greater appreciation and respect for different values in a pluralistic society and ability to handle values conflict.
   
   

Special Features of the Liberal Studies Concentration

• This concentration is specifically tailored according to the diverse fields of the Liberal Studies, and it examines the core issues through multiple lens, such as individual, societal, cultural, environmental, and technological lens.
• The courses offered are useful for teachers to teach the subject knowledge and to adjust to the new senior secondary curriculum for Liberal studies.
• The content of the courses emphases both theoretical and knowledge foundation, and the application of the theories in the real world.
• The concentration focuses on the promotion of critical thinking skills and analytic views on issues, with an emphasis on the problem-solving research approach.

通識教育專修特色

• 課程針對通識教育的不同知識領域而設計，從個人、社會及文化、及環境科技等多元觀點探討有關的課題
• 課程有助老師教授通識教育的知識內容及過渡新高中課程的通識教育的教育學範式
• 內容強調理論及知識基礎，著重理論與現實社會的配合，以期使同學掌握香港、中國及現代世界的發展情況
• 課程注重培養個人的反思能力及對事物分析的觀點，並強調問題為本的探究方法

Descriptions for each course are listed in the University's Calendar/Bulletin.

Early Childhood Education Concentration

Descriptions for each course are listed in the University's Calendar/Bulletin.

Teaching Mathematics at Junior Levels (P1 to S3) Concentration

The objectives of this Concentration are:

1. to develop greater awareness and appreciation of the importance of theory-driven and research-based mathematics teaching and assessment practices, and critical understanding of their implications for curriculum development;
2. to develop curriculum leadership to advance mathematics education at junior levels; and
3. to broaden the horizons and knowledge of Mathematics.
   
   

Dissertation

Descriptions for each course are listed in the University's Calendar/Bulletin.