The master of Education in Curriculum Design and Instruction focuses on training learners to become teachers in schools and lecturers at institutions of higher learning , curriculum designers and developers , curriculum reviewers , analysists ,evaluators ,researchers and curriculum experts in any education related organisation. The programme has an educational technology module in every semester ,showing
the contemporary nature of this particular programme. The programme is made up of eleven core modules and six elective modules. Prospective students are expected to choose two elective modules from the six elective modules, while all core modules are compulsory for all students.
Students must complete 240 credits before graduating from the programme, 210 credits cover the compulsory modules, while 30 credits cover the elective components. The research methodology module is a prerequisite for the dissertation module. Learners are expected to pass the research methods module before being registered for the dissertation module. MEDCI programme is a two –year programme and will be delivered through Distance and Blended Learning modes. The programme can be studied by both national and international candidates.
Admissions Criteria
- Any recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NCQF Level 7)
- A Post –Graduate Diploma (NCQF Level 8) in the same or a cognate field of study.
Graduates of this programme can:
- Demonstrate an understanding of learning, teaching and assessment concepts
- Show a clear understanding of curriculum development theories.
- Interpret sociological, philosophical, historical and psychological foundations of curriculum, on curriculum design and development.
- Apply knowledge of Microsoft Windows to manage electronic files and folders using applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access as tools for teaching. Manage computer and other related resources in their areas of operations
- Develop curricula that address the current needs of society.
- Execute knowledge of educational technology and elearning to develop and implement activities that promote open, distance and mobile learning
- Implement different principles and practices of curriculum and assessment to inform and guide effective implementation of curriculum and assessment of student’s learning.
- Compare the different models of curriculum evaluation in their evaluation of different curricula.
- Analyse curriculum in terms of how it is unpacked into its component parts (e.g. learning, teaching, knowledge, resources), visvis evaluating how the parts fit together, in terms of focus and coherence, checking underlying beliefs and assumptions as a way of understanding the curriculum plan better.
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of the research processes and procedures applicable to curriculum development and instruction.
- Design processes of assessment and moderation of students’ work
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the theories and principles that inform effective student learning and be able to translate theory into practice
Career Prospects
- Secondary school teacher
- Lecturer at the Tertiary Education level
- Curriculum designer and developer
- Curriculum reviewer and evaluator
- Curriculum analyst
- Researcher
- Inspector of Education
- Admissions Officer
- Curriculum Planners
- Head of schools and colleges
- Assessor and Moderator
- Curriculum and Educational Technology Expert
Skills Developed
- Planning and developing curriculum
- Ability to critically analyse and develop curriculum
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to apply educational technology in curriculum development and implementation
- Critical thinking, innovative and problem solving skills
- Research skills
- Good time management and leadership skills
- Ability to work in teams
