M.Ed. programmes for February

As in previous years, the Faculty of Education will be offering a number of M.Ed. specialisations which include: Philosophy of Education, ICT in Education (three places); Adult Education (eight places); and Science Education (12 places).

Students undertaking a Master's in Education will follow three core modules and five modules in their chosen specialisation. They will also be asked to write a dissertation.

The three core modules offered at the outset of the course include: Critical Debates in Education (Module 1); Quantitative Research Methods (Module 2); and Qualitative Research Methods (Module 3)

The modules for the four different specialisations include:

Philosophy of Education: Philosophy of Education; Philosophical Themes in Education; Philosophical Inquiry; and Philosophy in the Classroom; ICT in Education: Doing and Evaluating Research in ICT in Education; Developments in ICT and their Impact on Education; Recent Developments in ICT in Teacher Education; Recent Developments in ICT in Education.

Adult Education: Lifelong Learning and the Learning Society; Critical Approaches to Adult Education; Adult Education in Malta; Adult Education and the Community; and Adult Education and Work.

Science Education: Science Education: Problems of Definition and Delivery; Learning and Understanding Science: Issues and Debates; Information and Communications Technology in Science Learning; Inclusivity and Diversity in Science Learning; and Research Methods in Science Education.

Further information may be obtained from the Admissions and Records Office, Room 109, Administration Building, or from Dr Carmel Borg, Dean, Faculty of Education (e-mail: carmel.borg@um.edu.mt).