The Master in Teaching and Learning from Taylor’s University is the first degree of its kind in Malaysia. This postgraduate course is triangulated by three domains of knowledge: core pedagogical knowledge, learning area studies and reflective practice courses.
INTAKES
MARCH, AUGUST
REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a CGPA > 2.50, recognised by the Malaysian or National Government; OR
A Bachelor’s degree iin the field or related field not meeting CGPA of 2.50, recognised by the Malaysian or National Government, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in related field; OR
Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.
For international students: IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 500 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score)
*Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience requires to undergo and pass a bridging module.
*All information is subject to change.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme is well grounded in theory, practice and functionality. The curricular experience will take students through three domains of knowledge. Master core subjects in the sciences of teaching and learning, pedagogy related to their learning area, plus research and inquiry in education.
YEAR 1
Semester 1
- Philosophy and Schooling
- Learning and Assessment
Semester 2
- Research Methods in Education
Semester 3
- Seminar in Education
Learning Area – Curriculum and Instruction in
[Choose ONE (1) of the options:]
- English Language
- Early Childhood
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Chinese as Second Language
- Higher Education
Learning Area – Assessing Learning in
[Choose ONE (1) of the options:]
- English Language
- Early Childhood
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Chinese as Second Language
- Higher Education
Semester 4
- Research in Education I
- Research in Education II
Electives (Select 5) :
- Professional Practice
- Technology in Education
- Teaching 21st Century Learners
- Diversity in the Classroom
- Managing Learners and Learning
- Talk and Text in the Classroom
- STEM Education
- Introduction to Modern Chinese Language
- Transforming Learning with Technology
- Leadership in Schools
FUTURE CAREERS
When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers, including:
- Community education officer
- Early years teacher
- Education administrator
- English as a foreign language teacher
- Further education teacher
- Learning mentor
- Special educational needs teacher
- Teaching assistant
- Careers adviser
- Counsellor
