Master of Education (Coursework)
Master of Education (Coursework)
The Master of Education (Coursework) for qualified teachers promotes the emergence of educational leaders across the independent, Catholic and public school systems. Why enrol in the Master of Education? The Sheridan Institute of Higher Education Master of Education (MEd) program promotes the emergence of educational leaders across the independent, Catholic…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Education (Coursework) for qualified teachers promotes the emergence of educational leaders across the independent, Catholic and public school systems.
Why enrol in the Master of Education?
The Sheridan Institute of Higher Education Master of Education (MEd) program promotes the emergence of educational leaders across the independent, Catholic and public school systems. Sheridan seeks to train leaders and emerging leaders who exemplify professional excellence, address the needs in their school community and can incorporate Christian perspectives into their personal and professional lives. Instruction takes place in a supportive environment that fosters intellectual inquiry, equips for professional practice and encourages servant leadership. Classes are run at the Sheridan city campus from 4.30pm-7.30pm to allow practising teachers to attend class.
The units on offer in the Master of Education are grouped into three thematic streams: Educational Studies, Educational Research and Educational Leadership and Management. Sheridan anticipates that the MEd program will be a catalyst for building capacity within each teacher’s school, stimulating new research that will lead to school improvement, and cultivating a {DQ}learning community{DQ} for both students and staff. Teachers are encouraged to consult with their Principal to ensure that their research projects align with the strategic plans of their school, supporting focused plans for student learning and school improvement that will minimise disruption and maximise the benefit to the learning community.
Graduate Certificate of Education
The Graduate Certificate of Education (GradCertEd) is a nested qualification within the Sheridan MEd. GradCertEd graduates who are subsequently accepted into the MEd program will receive full credit for the first six (6) months of their MEd course.
Course Learning Outcomes
A Master degree qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice and as a pathway for further learning.
Upon completion of the Master of Education (Coursework) you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a mastery of theoretical knowledge and workplace practice in education.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of research principles and methods in the discipline of education.
- Critically evaluate current and past scholarship and professional practice in the field of education in the light of contemporary research, of workplace practice, and of perspectives grounded in Christian scholarship.
- Demonstrate your ability to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in education for application across multi-disciplinary contexts.
- Demonstrate your intellectual independence by making complex, creative and original contributions to the body of knowledge and workplace practice in education at both an abstract and practical level.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic admission pathways into MEd:
4-year Bachelor of Education and 2 years’ full-time equivalent relevant professional experience, or
3-year undergraduate degree and minimum 1-year postgraduate teacher education award (e.g. GradDipEd or MTeach) and 2 years’ full-time equivalent relevant professional experience, or
successful completion of the Sheridan Graduate Certificate of Education.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements for postgraduate courses are:
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with individual Reading and Writing bands of no less than 6.5 and no other individual band less than 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet based): 86 (no band less than 20)
TOEFL (Paper based): 550 (with Test of Written English 5)
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 58 (no band less than 50)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
