MASTER - National Institute of Education
MASTER - National Institute of Education
MASTER - National Institute of Education
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Learning Sciences<br />
& Technologies<br />
This specialisation fosters in-depth understanding <strong>of</strong> the learning sciences towards<br />
equipping participants with research knowledge and skills for conducting relevant<br />
investigations in their own fields <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional interest. It prepares practicing<br />
educational personnel with competency in educating learners <strong>of</strong> the 21st century<br />
by broadening and deepening their knowledge <strong>of</strong> current learning theories and<br />
research trends. Research methodology and the use <strong>of</strong> technology for learning will<br />
also be featured. Opportunities will be given to do small-scale studies on technologyenabled<br />
pedagogy.<br />
Structure<br />
• Core Courses<br />
MED 871<br />
MED 872<br />
<strong>Education</strong>al Inquiry I<br />
<strong>Education</strong>al Inquiry II<br />
• Required Specialisation Courses (Choose any 4 courses)<br />
MLT 801<br />
MLT 802<br />
MLT 803<br />
MLT 804<br />
MLT 805<br />
MLT 806<br />
MLT 807<br />
MLT 808<br />
MLT 809<br />
Foundations <strong>of</strong> Learning and Knowledge Building<br />
Engaged Learning in Knowledge Building Communities<br />
IT as Cognitive Tools<br />
Design Studio<br />
Design Experiments<br />
Social Foundations for the Learning Sciences<br />
Cognitive Foundations for the Learning Sciences<br />
Design <strong>of</strong> Interactive Learning Environments<br />
Research Methodologies for the Learning Sciences<br />
• Open Elective Courses (Choose any 2 courses)<br />
• The course(s) to be selected from any <strong>of</strong> the courses <strong>of</strong>fered in NIE’s Master degree programmes.<br />
• Plus either:<br />
• a dissertation OR<br />
• 2 additional courses (1 open elective and MMM 800 Critical Inquiry)<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 />
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<strong>MASTER</strong><br />
OF EDUCATION
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