This degree involves coursework (40 credits) and a thesis.
Aim
The principal aim of the programme is to make a significant contribution to the advanced professional and academic development of those concerned with education and allied fields, to the ultimate benefit of the wider educational community.
Structure
Course work
Students will have to take:
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EDU E991 Educational Research (20 credits); and
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another 20-credit postgraduate level Education course from the following list.
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EDU E805C |
Effective Leadership and Management in Education |
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EDU E808C |
Chinese Language Education |
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EDU E813C |
Child Development in Families, Schools and Society or |
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EDU E823 |
Understanding Children’s Development and Learning |
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EDU E825 |
Educational Leadership: Context, Strategy and Collaboration |
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EDU E817C |
Learning, Curriculum and Assessment or |
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EDU E846 |
Curriculum, Learning and Society: Investigating Practice |
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EDU E819 |
Investigating Language in Action |
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EDU E880 |
Learning and Teaching Liberal Studies |
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EDU E881C |
Drama in the Curriculum |
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EDU E882CF |
Investigating Early Childhood Education |
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or equivalent (subject to E&L's approval)
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(The course selected must be outside the area students have studied at the Master's level.)
Thesis
Each student will carry out a piece of research with the guidance of one or two supervisors. The following research areas will be available for the September 2021 intake:
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Adult education
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Curriculum development and curriculum change
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Distance education
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Drama education
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Educational development in China
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Educational management and leadership
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Information technology in education
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Language education (English, Chinese, Putonghua)
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Learning and assessment
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Policy analysis in education.
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Psychology of teaching and learning
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Sociology of education
Entry requirement
There are two entry pathways to the EdD programme, as follows:
Pathway 1
Applicants should hold a recognized Master's degree (by research or coursework) in education or a related area.
Pathway 2
Applicants should hold a recognized Master's degree (by reseach or coursework) in an area not related to education.
(Students entering through Pathway 2 are required to take two 20-credit courses from the list above.)
Selection of applicants
The selection procedure includes the submission of a research proposal and an interview.
Application
Admission is limited to the Autumn Term of each year. Details of the programme will be provided in early June each year at our Information Centre. You may also send your request to the Admissions Office for a printed Information Booklet and application form.
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By mail to: |
Research Postgraduate Office
The Open University of Hong Kong
30 Good Shepherd Street
Homantin, Kowloon |
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By fax to: |
2789 2725 Research Postgraduate Office |
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By email to: |
regrdo@ouhk.edu.hk |
Enquiries
For enquiries about the programme, please contact:
Tel: 2768 5811
Email: el_adm@ouhk.edu.hk
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