MASTER - National Institute of Education
MASTER - National Institute of Education
MASTER - National Institute of Education
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Curriculum<br />
& Teaching<br />
This specialisation aims at facilitating the growth <strong>of</strong> experienced educators who are<br />
committed to developing advanced pr<strong>of</strong>essional expertise in curriculum and teaching<br />
and will assume leadership roles in their educational settings. Specifically, the<br />
programme provides participants with the foundational know-how and the theoretical<br />
underpinnings <strong>of</strong> the curriculum making process from design and implementation<br />
to evaluation, an informed and critical understanding about curriculum issues in the<br />
local and international contexts and an appreciation <strong>of</strong> their role and responsibilities<br />
as curriculum leaders.<br />
Structure<br />
• Core Courses<br />
MED 871 <strong>Education</strong>al Inquiry I<br />
MED 872 <strong>Education</strong>al Inquiry II<br />
• Required Specialisation Courses<br />
MCT 801 Introduction to Curriculum Theory and Design<br />
MCT 802 The Curriculum in Singapore: A Critical Perspective<br />
MCT 803 Crafting the Curriculum: From Theory to Practice<br />
• Specialisation Elective Courses (Choose any 3 courses)*<br />
MCT 804 Curriculum Implementation: Major Concepts and Issues<br />
MCT 805 Differentiating Curriculum and Teaching for Diverse Learners<br />
MCT 806 Curriculum Development for Early Years <strong>of</strong> Schooling (3-8 years old)<br />
MCT 809 History and Reform in Curriculum<br />
MCT 811 Teacher Knowledge, Learning Development<br />
MCT 812 Issues in Research on Teaching<br />
MCT 821 Mastering the Art <strong>of</strong> Authentic Assessments<br />
MCT 825 Curriculum Evaluation<br />
MCT 831 Citizenship <strong>Education</strong>: Trends and Issues<br />
MCT 832 Cooperative and Collaborative Learning: Practice, Theory and Research<br />
MCT 841 Theories and Perspectives on Learning<br />
Note:<br />
1) Optional Specialisation<br />
Courses are <strong>of</strong>fered subject<br />
to demand and availability <strong>of</strong><br />
faculty expertise. Hence, not<br />
all specialisation courses<br />
are available for selection to<br />
every intake.<br />
• Plus either:<br />
• a dissertation OR<br />
• 2 additional courses (1 open elective and MMM 800 Critical Inquiry)<br />
* Students have the option to select curriculum-related courses <strong>of</strong>fered in other programmes and<br />
specialisations subject to the approval <strong>of</strong> the programme coordinator.<br />
8<br />
<strong>MASTER</strong><br />
OF EDUCATION
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