Master of Teaching and Learning

  Institution: Taylor’s University

Master of Teaching and Learning (MTL) from Taylor’s University is the first of its kind in Malaysia. It is the first programme that is pitched at the masters level that is triangulated by three domains of knowledge: core pedagogical knowledge, learning area studies and reflective practice courses. This three dimensional experience is designed to expose students to fundamental theories in teaching and learning and at the same time expose students to the classroom practice so that they get to participate, reflect and interrogate theories with on-site professional development.

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Aims :

• The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTL) aims to develop educators who want to enhance their teaching skills, broaden their intellectual and professional understanding by interrelating educational theory and practice to promote lifelong learning efforts, and sustain their commitment as instructional leaders. It fulfills the needs to develop competent teachers and produce competent graduates that can enhance the endowment of the Malaysian education system.

Objectives:

The objectives of the programme are:

• To produce graduates who are able to function effectively in progressive and dynamic school setting.
• To develop human capital that can transform Malaysia’s economy into high income status.
• To enhance the research and development capabilities of the Malaysia’s human capital in meeting the challenge of the k-economy.
• To develop innovative capacities of the Malaysian workforce so as to enhance its competitiveness.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• Apply their understanding of curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment theories and practice to a subject learning environment.
• Justify the critical roles played by a subject’s curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment principles and practice in promoting, enhancing and sustaining a subject’s learning and improving its teaching according to the domains of learning.
• Apply the skills of problem solving and critical thinking in relation to the teaching and learning context.
• Able to express ideas clearly and relate to others in accordance to social context.
• Develop professional attributes, knowledge skills and competencies through systematic enquiry and reflection into own practice.
• Develop a deep understanding of the teaching profession which put the interest of the learner at the heart of the teacher’s work.
• Able to adapt and meet the demands posed by changing global environment in transforming teaching and learning.
• Develop entrepreneurial knowledge and skills consistent with the needs of the market.
• Exhibit thoughtful leadership, able to lead a team, to plan and complete a project

Who Should Apply

The MTL programme is designed for those with a passion for teaching. It has been developed to meet the needs of both pre-service and in-service teachers.

• Pre-Service Teachers:
  Those who aspire to become teachers. The programme places students in a school/college setting, where they can not only gain first hand, practical exposure, but also network with potential employers.
• In-Service Teachers:
  Those who are already in the workforce but would like to specialise in a given field/subject and gain a formal qualification to reflect their professional status. The programme is ideal as 55% of the programme will be delivered through a work-based setting that reduces the need to travel to campus.

Programme Structure

The programme is delivered in the duration of 2 years to full-time students and part-time students may complete it within 5 years. The programme comprises 6 courses which focus on the science of teaching and learning, 3 courses on learning areas and 3 courses on reflective practice.
The programme is well grounded in theory, practice and functionality. The curricular experience will take a potential student through three domain of knowledge. The students will have to master core subjects in the sciences of teaching and learning. The student will also be put in a position to master the pedagogy related to their learning area and finally mastering the science and the arts of reflective practice.

Source: Taylor’s University