Master of Teaching (MTeach)

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

Special Features:

• The very first Master of Teaching Programme in Hong Kong to focus on pedagogical practices at an advanced level
• 'To identify teachers in the heart of quality education' – a mission of fostering teacher leaders who can rally school teams on reforms in changing school contexts
• Latest research findings and evidence-based practices adopted as learning materials
• Delivery through an innovative and learner-oriented approach catering for participants’ diverse needs, with or without school work experience
• The practitioner-based research project is the programme highlight, serving to make a difference in learning through practice, reflection and evaluation
• Designed and implemented by a strong team that comprises experts and subject specialists, with professional qualifications to provide strong scaffolding with their expertise
• Managed by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and the department has a long track record of providing high quality teaching and research in the areas of curriculum, teaching, assessment, and teacher professional development.

Participants

This programme is suitable for fresh graduates and teachers at different stages of their careers, interested in pursuing advanced studies preparing them for future school leadership.

Programme Structure

Participants are required to complete a total of 8 courses (24 credit points) for graduation.

Core Courses (3 credit points / course)

1. Teaching Strategies for Enhancing Student Learning
2. Teacher Leadership and School Improvement
3. Learning in the Inclusive Classroom
4. Methods in Research for Learning
5. Practitioner-based Research Project

Specialisations

3 courses (3 credit points / course) from one of the following specialisations:

• Curriculum Development
• Early Childhood Education and Family Studies
• Special Education
• Learning and Teaching of Chinese Language and Literature
• English Language Education
• Teaching Greater China Studies in Liberal Studies Curriculum
• Teaching Physical Education - An Advanced Study

Specialisations*

Participants can choose one of the following specialisations:

• Curriculum Development
• Early Childhood Education and Family Studies
• Special Education
• Learning and Teaching of Chinese Language and Literature
• English Language Education
• Teaching Greater China Studies in Liberal Studies Curriculum
• Teaching Physical Education - An Advanced Study

Individual specialisations may not be offered every year.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants may apply for credit transfer in the Master of Teaching Programme for up to 9 credit points:

• Graduates from the 5-year Bachelor of Education Programmes of the EdUHK may apply for credit transfer if they have studied MTeach specialisation courses as electives in their senior years of study.
• Participants have attended courses for the Certificate of Professional Development Programmes or other Master’s degree programmes of which the standards and contents match those of the MTeach Programme’s courses, may apply for credit transfer.

Study Time and Venue

Classes are held primarily at the Tai Po Campus and occasionally at the Tseung Kwan O Study Centre, and/or Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre. Students will normally attend classes on weekday evenings and on Saturdays.