Institute for Educational Development, East Africa ADMISSION INFORMATION PACK JANUARY 2018

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1 Institute for Educational Development, East Africa ADMISSION INFORMATION PACK JANUARY 2018 Master of Education Page 1 of 18 Entry January 2018

2 INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EAST AFRICA AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2018 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION INDEX Part 1: Information for applicants 2 Introduction 3 Location 3 Course content 3 Course timings 4 Admissions requirements 4 Personal statement 4 Tuition fee and costs 5 Funding 5 Accommodation 5 Professional Development Tutors 5 Medical information 5 To apply 6 Part 2: Application form 7 Information for Applicants: Introduction Thank you for your interest in the Master of Education programme. Details about the programme, admissions criteria and contact information are provided on pages 2-6 and the application form is on pages Please read the information carefully before filling out the application form. The one-year full-time Master of Education is an intensive graduate programme for experienced teachers, teacher trainers, principals and other professionals linked to the field of education. The programme provides a clear theoretical framework and principles that support quality professional practice, equipping programme participants to become exemplary teachers and educational leaders in a variety of contexts. Applications are welcome from candidates across East Africa and beyond; women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note that this is not an initial training course. Applicants are expected to have experience in their chosen specialization at the time of application. Master of Education Page 2 of 18 Entry January 2018

3 Location The Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (IED-EA) is based in Upanga, Ilala District, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Course Content Core courses: - Teaching, learning and assessment - Research methods - ICT in education - Teacher learning - Leadership in education Areas of specializations: - Educational leadership and management - Assessment, measurement and evaluation - Early childhood care and education - Language and literacy in education - Science in education - Mathematics in education Note: Students from the Kenyan public sector will require an approval from their Kenyan County office to take the Early childhood care and education specialization. Elective courses: - Gender in education - Fundamentals of classical logic - Teaching sensitive issues - Early childhood literacies - Programme evaluation in context Note: Students are not allowed to take Early childhood literacies as an elective if they have taken Early childhood care and education as a specialization. Students will be required to undertake a four-week Practicum period in a school or other educational setting to provide them with the opportunity to try out ideas in practice. They will also conduct a sustained research project, examining an area of interest in-depth and developing research skills. Course Timings Taught sessions are typically held from Monday to Thursday between 8.30am pm, allowing time in the afternoons and on Fridays for self-study. The year of study is scheduled as follows: Induction week (1 week) Term 1 (12 weeks) Break (2 weeks) Term 2 (12 weeks) Practicum (4 weeks) Break (2 weeks) Research project development (2 weeks) Research project (12 weeks) Final week (1 week) Master of Education Page 3 of 18 Entry January 2018

4 Admission Requirements - An undergraduate degree, with at least lower second-class (or equivalent) - Minimum two years teaching (5 years if from the Kenyan public sector) or equivalent educational experience - English skills sufficient to access a graduate level course - Ability to demonstrate strong reasoning and reflective skills - Ability to demonstrate a clear motivation for graduate level study Please note: Admission is based on merit, assessed through several criteria including scholastic achievements, work experience, and the candidate s results in the admission test and interview. Fulfillment of basic eligibility requirements or a high score in any single aspect of the admissions process is not sufficient for selection. Degrees awarded by Universities not operating in East Africa with East African charters will be referred to the Registrar s Office to confirm comparability standards. Applicants who meet minimum eligibility requirements must write the English Test administered by the University. Successful applicants will be invited to a face to face interview. Candidates will be required to present their original degree certificates at this time.. Personal Statement Applicants must submit a Personal Statement to support their application. This should not exceed 1000 words. This statement provides the candidate an opportunity to explain why this programme is important to you. The following instructions should be followed when writing your statement: - Ensure that it is typed and well presented - It should be written in good English - Explain how your professional experience relates to your chosen specialization - clearly state how the masters level study and the qualification will support your future career - Ensure that this is your own original work. Do not copy your statement, in whole or in part, from anybody else s nor from any other source, including the Internet. If detected this may lead to your application being invalidated or, if detected at a later stage, dismissal from the programme. The University may pass the personal statement through anti-plagiarism software. Tuition Fee and Costs Tuition fees and other costs are subject to change and are determined each year. Privately sponsored students within the East Africa Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) will be charged a tuition fee of US $5300 while those outside EAC and SADC will be charged US$6800. Funding AKU Scholarships The University will offer a limited number of fully funded scholarships on merit to students selected to the programme. These scholarships will cover full tuition fees and rent for hostel accommodation. Master of Education Page 4 of 18 Entry January 2018

5 Please note that, as a change to previous practice, no stipend will be paid, all students will be responsible for their own living expenses. AKU Financial Assistance Programme In a change to previous practice, in this recruitment round the University will be operating a needs sensitive financial assistance programme. Through this programme, students may apply for financial assistance to the University to pay for their educational, accommodation and living expenses. Candidates who are offered a place without a scholarship and who need financial assistance will be required to complete a form explaining their financial circumstances, submitting supporting documentation including bank statements and pay slips. A committee at the University will assess these requests for financial assistance. Assistance will be awarded on the basis of the assessment done by this committee. The University will attempt to award assistance to students making a request for it. Students must note that this may not always be possible. Students will be informed of the results of their application for financial assistance before the programme commences. Where the result of the means testing process means that students need to pay a contribution to the University towards tuition and other fees, a loan from the University with 5% administrative charge will be offered to cover this amount. The loan amount is repayable within the time specified by the Finance Department, after graduation. Please note that, in accordance with University policy, degree parchment and transcripts will not be released until this loan and any other debts with the University are repaid. Accommodation The University has some hostel accommodation available for student use. Depending on availability, students will be allotted University accommodation. Students are required to pay for these facilities. Hostel accommodation is for the student only. Family members, including children of any age, are not allowed to stay in hostels. More information on availability and costs can be obtained from the Registrar s Office: regoff.tz@aku.edu Professional Development Tutors Students offered scholarships and financial assistance will be expected to be available for at most six months in the first three years after graduation to take on work on behalf of the University in the role of Professional Development Tutors (PDTs). The availability of the students will be negotiated with their respective institutions. This may involve running outreach courses for serving teachers, acting as research assistants, support with recruitment of future master s programme students and acting as liaison officers for community projects being undertaken by the University. In matching PDTs with opportunities that arise, efforts are made to minimize travelling and disruption to employment. Note: sponsors may have additional requirements as part of their terms, please read all information carefully before you accept the formal offer from the University. Master of Education Page 5 of 18 Entry January 2018

6 Medical Information All students will be required to produce a doctor s letter indicating fitness to undertake a rigorous academic programme. More information will be sent about this to successful candidates. To Apply The following must be included in a package and sent /delivered to the address given below as an admission application to the Masters Programme: - Complete application form; - One passport size photograph; - A copy of your degree certificates and transcripts and your secondary school certificates, NOT result slips; - Two letters of reference from professionals (proformas at the end of this pack); - A personal statement not exceeding 1000 words; - Where applicable, applicants should request their Principal to complete the bonding agreement; - Applicants from the Kenyan public sector should send copies of their application forms and supporting documentation to the Teachers Services Commission, Kilimanjaro Road, Nairobi. - The completed application should be placed in one envelope and sent/delivered to the following address: Master of Education (Applications) The Registrar s Office, AKU-IED East Africa, Salama House, Urambo Street, P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: MONDAY 24 TH APRIL 2017 For more information, please contact: Ms Agatha Damas Assistant Registrar AKU-IED, East Africa regoff.tz@aku.edu Tel: +255 (0) Master of Education Page 6 of 18 Entry January 2018

7 Attach Recent Photograph Institute for Educational Development, East Africa For office use only Master of Education Application Form, Entry 2018 Application No: Received: Instructions Please fill out the application form (pages 8-11); Complete a personal statement (see page 11); If applicable, ask your Principal to fill out the bonding agreement (page 12); Ask two people, including your Principal if working in an educational establishment, to complete a reference (brief and names of referees on page 13, letters to give referees on pages 15-18); Provide a passport-size colour photograph with the application; Provide copies of your degree certificate and your transcript. Candidates will be asked to produce originals when attending the interview if shortlisted; and on arrival in Dar es Salaam, if offered a place; If you are Kenyan working in the public sector, you must send a copy of this application form to the Teachers Services Commission. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: MONDAY 24 TH APRIL, 2017 Master of Education Page 7 of 18 Entry January 2018

8 Personal data Full name: If you have previously been known by another name (e.g. before marriage) please give it here: Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: Nationality: Passport No: DD/MM/YEAR (If you have one) 1 Permanent Address (to which all correspondences should be directed) P.O. Box: City: Country: Tel. Number: Cell Number: Have you previously applied for the MEd programme at AKU? Yes No If yes, state year: 1 Please note: if given a place, non-tanzanian students will need a full passport to be able to join the programme. Master of Education Page 8 of 18 Entry January 2018

9 Academic and professional qualifications Please include below and overleaf, if required, all programmes of study that were of at least 100 hours in duration. Name of Institution Attendance Dates Qualification Obtained Classification / GPA / %age Master of Education Page 9 of 18 Entry January 2018

10 Employment information Name of current employer: Your employee reference number (e.g. TSC No or PF No.): Name of College/School/Institution in which you are employed: Institution s contact address: P.O. Box Town: Country: Tel. number: School system (eg. AKES, Government, Private): Years of teaching experience: Other related experience Your teaching subjects: (1) (2) Current position / post of responsibility: Summarize main responsibilities of your current position: Please list all previous positions held in educational institutions. Insert an additional sheet if if required: Name of institution City and country Teaching subjects / leadership responsibilities Dates Master of Education Page 10 of 18 Entry January 2018

11 Accommodation Do you require University arranged accommodation? Yes No For information on eligibility, availability and cost of accommodation, please contact the Assistant Registrar, Tanzania. Contact details are listed at the end of this Application Form. Children and families cannot stay in the University hostels. Do you have any special needs that the University needs to be aware of? Yes No If yes, please specify: Specialization in the Master of Education programme Indicate below the specialization you would like to choose for the MEd programme. This area of specialization should be decided in consultation with the head of your organization. Educational leadership and management Assessment, measurement and evaluation Early childhood care and education (if you are Kenyan working in the public sector, please note you will need approval from your County office to take this specialization) Language and literacy in education Science in education Mathematics in education Personal statement Please attach a typed statement of at least 1000 words explaining why you are applying for this programme. Please see page 3 for additional guidance as to what this statement should contain. Declaration I confirm that the information I have given is correct and that no relevant information has been omitted. I understand that the University reserves the right to withdraw any offer or cancel a registration made on the basis of information which proves to be false or misleading. Signature: Date: Master of Education Page 11 of 18 Entry January 2018

12 Bonding agreement Applicant s Name: Employment Number: i. The (employer) agrees to second and grant leave to the above candidate for one year to undertake the Master of Education Programme at. ii. During the MEd programme the candidate be entitled to all benefits as per service rules of the institution. iii. iv. On successful completion of the MEd programme the employer: will allow the candidate to work with as a facilitator on at least one Certificate programme or on any other academic activity (e.g. research) for a total duration of six months, in the period of three years following programme completion or longer if by mutual agreement. To the best of its ability, will arrange certificate programmes primarily during school holidays. In case any candidate does not comply with the conditions of the agreement, you as the employer will assist to enforce the relevant clauses of the agreement signed with the candidate. On behalf of Name Designation Signature Date On behalf of employer Name Designation Signature Date Master of Education Page 12 of 18 Entry January 2018

13 References Please list the names and addresses of your TWO referees. Letters to give your referees can be found at the end of this form. Please include your name on the form and give them to your referees. One referee should be your current Principal if you are working in an educational institution. Both referees should be familiar with your personal, academic and professional background and understand your educational goals. They should be able to verify your ability to teach and complete a graduate education programme. Friends and family members are not acceptable. Please ask your referee to write a reference for you and either send it directly to IED-EA or give it to you in a sealed envelope for you to send on with your application. Please note: you will not be considered for shortlisting until we have received both references. It is your responsibility to ensure that the references reach us before the deadline for receipt of applications. Referee 1 Name: Designation: Institution: Postal Address: Tel. Number: Referee 2 Name: Designation: Institution: Postal Address: Tel. Number: Master of Education Page 13 of 18 Entry January 2018

14 Checklist for submission of application form Please check that you have included the following documents before sending the application: Application form If you are from the Kenyan public sector, you will need also to send a copy of your application form to the Teachers Services Commission One passport size photograph (attached to page 7) Copies of degree certificates and transcripts Provide a copy of all transcripts from Bachelor s degree(s) and above. Two references If one or both of your referees decide to send the reference directly to us, please indicate this in a covering letter. Remember: your application will not be processed until these are received. Personal statement of at least 1000 words (see page 11). Bonding agreement (if applicable) Financial assistance form and supporting documentation (if applicable) Note: Please ensure you provide all the above documents. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Candidates should send or deliver all application materials at the same time and in a single package to the Registrar s Office, AKU-IED East Africa, Salama House, Urambo Street, P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. regoff.tz@aku.edu, tel: +255 (0) / +255 (0) DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: MONDAY 24 TH APRIL, 2017 Master of Education Page 14 of 18 Entry January 2018

15 THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY Tanzania Institute for Higher Education Institute for Educational Development, East Africa Master of Education Reference form To be filled out by the referee Thank you for agreeing to provide a reference for the one-year, full-time Master of Education programme. Your input is most valuable. Full name of applicant: Name of referee: Address of referee: of referee: Current employer and job title: In what capacity do you know the applicant? For how many years have you known the applicant? Please tick ONE of the boxes below: I support the candidate s application for a place on the one-year full-time Master of Education programme without reservation. I support the candidate s application for a place on the one-year full-time Master of Education programme with reservations I do not support the candidate s application for a place on the one-year fulltime Master of Education programme. If you wish to give additional information about the candidate please use the space overleaf: Master of Education Page 15 of 18 Entry January 2018

16 Additional Information: Candidate Name: Signed: Date: THANK YOU FOR FILLING OUT THIS REFERENCE FORM When complete, please: EITHER: OR: put in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate send it to: The Registrar s Office, AKU-IED East Africa, Salama House, Urambo Street, P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. regoff.tz@aku.edu Tel: +255 (0) Master of Education Page 16 of 18 Entry January 2018

17 THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY Tanzania Institute for Higher Education Institute for Educational Development, East Africa Master of Education Reference form To be filled out by the referee Thank you for agreeing to provide a reference for the one-year, full-time Master of Education programme. Your input is most valuable. Full name of applicant: Name of referee: Address of referee: of referee: Current employer and job title: In what capacity do you know the applicant? For how many years have you known the applicant? Please tick ONE of the boxes below: I support the candidate s application for a place on the one-year full-time Master of Education programme without reservation. I support the candidate s application for a place on the one-year full-time Master of Education programme with reservations I do not support the candidate s application for a place on the one-year fulltime Master of Education programme. If you wish to give additional information about the candidate please use the space overleaf: Master of Education Page 17 of 18 Entry January 2018

18 Additional Information: Candidate Name: Signed: Date: When complete, please: THANK YOU FOR FILLING OUT THIS REFERENCE FORM EITHER: OR: put in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate send it to: The Registrar s Office, AKU-IED East Africa, Salama House, Urambo Street, P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. regoff.tz@aku.edu Tel: +255 (0) Master of Education Page 18 of 18 Entry January 2018