Master of Education (ODL)

COURSE MODULES

Educational Psychology

This module explores key principles of educational psychology through behaviourism, cognitivism, and constructivism, offering insights into effective teaching and learning. It also covers motivation and individual learning differences. You’ll earn a microcredential from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera for Campus.

Curriculum Development

This module examines different definitions of curriculum and how philosophy, psychology, society, and history shape it. You’ll explore curriculum development, current issues, and future trends, and earn a microcredential from The University of New South Wales via Coursera for Campus.

Learning and Cognition

This module builds your understanding of key concepts in learning and cognition. You’ll explore learning theories and teaching strategies, considering content, learner differences, and learning styles. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Columbia University via Coursera for Campus.

Models and Strategies of Teaching

This module covers key teaching models (social learning, information-processing, and behaviourist) to help you plan lessons and apply best practices. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Macquarie University via Coursera for Campus.

Instructional Technology 

This module explores the evolution of educational technology and its use across education and training settings. You'll also examine emerging technologies and their role in today’s Knowledge Society, earning a microcredential from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera for Campus.

Measurement and Evaluation in Education

This module explains the differences between testing, measurement, and assessment, focusing on why, what, and how to assess. You'll explore various assessment techniques and evaluate their effectiveness, earning a microcredential from Johns Hopkins University via Coursera for Campus.

Qualitative Research Methodology

This module introduces key concepts, theories, and processes in qualitative research. You’ll cover topic selection, research questions, literature review, data collection and analysis, reporting, and ethical considerations. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Queen Mary University of London via Coursera for Campus.

Quantitative Research Methodology

This module introduces the principles and practices of quantitative research, focusing on experimental designs, surveys, and basic statistical techniques. You’ll also earn a microcredential from the University of Amsterdam via Coursera for Campus.

Masters Project

This two-semester project strengthens your research skills, guiding you in selecting a relevant topic, reviewing literature, and formulating a clear research question.

Areas of Concentration (Choose 1)

Educational Leadership

Leadership and Managing Change in Education

This module deepens your understanding of leadership theories and organisational change in education. You’ll learn to reflect on effective leadership and critically engage with concepts and research on educational change. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Macquarie University via Coursera for Campus.

Educational Leadership and Entrepreneurship

This module provides the theoretical foundation of educational leadership and organisation, helping you manage schools or organisations effectively. You’ll also earn a microcredential from the University of Michigan via Coursera for Campus.

Strategic Educational Administration

This module strengthens your skills as an educational administrator by applying strategic management concepts to support student success in real-world contexts. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Copenhagen Business School via Coursera for Campus.

Learning Sciences & Technology

Cloud Computing Applications for Educators

This module explores the role of cloud computing in education and its connection to educational philosophy. You'll learn about its services and applications in academic settings and earn a microcredential from IBM via Coursera for Campus.

Learning Design and Digital Pedagogy

This module explores current trends in e-Learning content development and introduces various web-based design tools and methods. You'll also examine technical requirements and the use of social media in education, earning a microcredential from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera for Campus.

Design Based Research for Future Technological Innovations

This module introduces design-based research for solving real-world problems through practical interventions and theory development. You’ll learn its interactive, iterative, and flexible approach, along with the conceptual and methodological tools to carry it out. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Macquarie University.