Master of Arts in Professional Education (Training and Development) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

42,771 SGDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in Professional Education (MAPE) seeks to deepen academic knowledge and competencies for individuals who work in or wish to move into professional roles within various settings of higher and adult professional education.

Within workplaces, services, and organizations, employees are expected to engage in ongoing improvement through continuing professional education. Professional learning has become even more important in recent years with the increasing pressure on schools and academic institutions for greater evidence of quality work and outcomes in the continual education of their own educators. Professional educators play critical roles in professional learning of staff working in schools, universities, and public/ private educational institutions (e.g., teachers, faculty members, administrators and professional development staff) play critical roles in teaching, leading, and researching about their practices and carry out multiple missions of the institution.

This programme aims to provide a rigorous understanding of educational practices and systems from social, philosophical, psychological, cross-national and normative perspectives. It also seeks to foster an understanding of central issues in learning and development, education and training, and educational leadership in the various professional contexts. Its specific objective is to educate professional educators with values and beliefs as well as equipping them with a distinct set of skills to drive mentoring and coaching, innovative training, assessment and design practices.

MAPE is suitable for experienced professionals involved in:
  • School staff development
  • Facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in schools
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Managing training and professional development organizations
  • Managing teams of Adult Educators
  • Leading Adult Education project teams
  • Policy-making for institutions and professional bodies
  • Researching in higher education, and adult and life-long learning

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in Professional Education (MAPE) seeks to deepen academic knowledge and competencies for individuals who work in or wish to move into professional roles within various settings of higher and adult professional education.

Within workplaces, services, and organizations, employees are expected to engage in ongoing improvement through continuing professional education. Professional learning has become even more important in recent years with the increasing pressure on schools and academic institutions for greater evidence of quality work and outcomes in the continual education of their own educators. Professional educators play critical roles in professional learning of staff working in schools, universities, and public/ private educational institutions (e.g., teachers, faculty members, administrators and professional development staff) play critical roles in teaching, leading, and researching about their practices and carry out multiple missions of the institution.

This programme aims to provide a rigorous understanding of educational practices and systems from social, philosophical, psychological, cross-national and normative perspectives. It also seeks to foster an understanding of central issues in learning and development, education and training, and educational leadership in the various professional contexts. Its specific objective is to educate professional educators with values and beliefs as well as equipping them with a distinct set of skills to drive mentoring and coaching, innovative training, assessment and design practices.

MAPE is suitable for experienced professionals involved in:
  • School staff development
  • Facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in schools
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Managing training and professional development organizations
  • Managing teams of Adult Educators
  • Leading Adult Education project teams
  • Policy-making for institutions and professional bodies
  • Researching in higher education, and adult and life-long learning

Admission Requirements

61+
6+
A good Bachelor's degree, preferably with an Honours degree, or a relevant NTU FlexiMasters with good grades

At least one year of working experience in one of the following:
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Educational Leadership
  • Higher Education
  • Continuing Education and Training
  • Other relevant adult education or management

1 Year
Aug

Domestic
34,760 SGD
International
42,771 SGD

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