Master of Education – Educational Psychology, Counselling and Mentoring

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Good teachers form the foundation of good schools and improving teachers’ skills and knowledge is one of the most important investments of time and money that local and national leaders make in education. Successful professional development experiences have a noticeable impact on teachers’ work, both in and out of the classroom, especially considering that a significant number of teachers throughout the world are under-prepared for their profession.

Through this designed Master of Education Programme, teachers from all levels of the educational system will have an opportunity to engage in professional development. The assumption is that the carefully selected and developed course units will meet the current teacher development needs of Uganda amidst the on-going educational reforms locally and internationally.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the programme include:

The objective of this Master of Education (M.Ed) program is to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas of education, preparing individuals for advanced roles in teaching, research, and leadership. These include:

Advanced Knowledge and Skills:

The M.Ed program will provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen area of specialization.

• Knowledge: the students will be exposed to various theories and philosophies in the various fields of education
• Understanding the theoretical and philosophical foundations of education.
• Skills: the courses have practical components to enable students to link theory to practice.
• Applying knowledge to address educational challenges.
• Developing professional ways of thinking, judging, and acting among teacher trainees.

Research Proficiency:

This M.Ed program includes research components, which will allow students to develop research skills and contribute to the field of education. Students will use experiences during field visits in different courses to ground them in their chosen areas of specialization.

Professional Development:

This M.Ed program will help educators to enhance their teaching practices, develop new curriculum, and improve their understanding of diverse learners.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving:

This M.Ed program emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling students to analyse complex educational issues and develop effective solutions.

Curriculum and Instruction:

This M.Ed. programme includes specializations, such as curriculum studies that focusses on developing expertise in curriculum design, development, and implementation.

Educational Management:

This M.Ed. programme includes options of Educational Management. The objective of this option is to guide students to:

• Developing the skills and knowledge needed to manage educational institutions effectively.
• Understanding the needs of learners and educators.
• Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of educational systems.

Curriculum Studies:

This M.Ed. programme includes options of Curriculum Studies. The objective of this option is to guide students to:

• Developing the ability to design, implement, and evaluate curricula.
• Understanding the principles of instructional design.
• Using various communication and instructional design systems to develop solutions to teaching and learning.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Program, graduates demonstrate:

• Knowledge: specific things that a graduate should be able to demonstrate an understanding of, e.g. theories and philosophies embedded in chosen field of study.
• Skills: specific techniques, capabilities and attributes that students should be able to demonstrate that have actually performed by the end of the programme, for example, collecting and analysing data on current education issues related to their field of study.
• Experience: students will participate in various field activities prior to the end of the programme and other experiences such as workshops, group projects relating to their chosen area of study.

These are represented in the following Specific Outcomes:

1. Have crystal clear knowledge about the pedagogical sciences.
2. Attain sound foundations of the multi-dimensional bases of teacher education.
3. Be equipped with innovative talents in the art and science of teaching.
4. Acquire specific skills related to lifelong learning, teaching, and research.
5. Be fortified with abilities to transact soft skills and life skills in professional life.
6. Be conversant with up-to-date information in the discipline of education.
7. Harness ICT and technological developments for educational practice, professional empowerment and constructive life.
8. Be groomed as professionals in teacher education, as specialized personnel/leaders in different walks of life, and as social engineers.
9. Be inspired to broaden their horizons and nurture social responsibility.

Admission Requirements

Degree Holders

To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Uganda Technology And Management University entry requirements for master's degrees, and in addition the candidate must be a holder of either;

• Completed a B.A./ B.Sc. with Education or B.Ed.;
• Any Bachelor’s degree – for students who wish to shift to teaching as a career, or;

Postgraduate in Education (PGDE) Holders

Applicants should be holders of at least a second lower degree from any recognized University or Institution.

Programme Duration

The Master of Education (MED) degree is a two-year programme. This is a programme that will be run using the Block and Release model and hence will be able to take care of all students who will want to follow the evening, weekend and distance modes of teaching. It will be completely privately sponsored and its duration is two years. The first year of study will have two semesters of course work and the second year will have two semesters of coursework and dissertation undertaken.

The student will be deemed to have completed after acceptance of their Dissertation/ Project but should have done all courses in the stipulated time.

Programme Structure

Fees per semester

All students will pay UGX 20,000 and UGX 25,000 per year as NCHE fees and Guild fees respectively.

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