Study Education Abroad!
- Duration: 3 - 4 Years
- Average fees: RM 40,000 to 70,000
- Average Salary: RM 1,600 to 2,500
- Job Demand: Med - High
Introduction to Education
Education is the process of teaching and sharing of skills and knowledge to pass down to the next generation. The role of education is important to shape the future of a nation—it can break down language barriers, open doors to better opportunities, and improve the quality of lives all around the world. Thus, education is a crucial component in molding the potential of the next generation.
The demand for qualified education professionals is increasing year by year. As teachers, you will teach and inspire the next generation of scientists, artists, doctors, entertainers, and cultivate future leaders. Who knows, you might even end up teaching the next Bill Gates!
If you are interested in making a difference to the nation, shaping the mind of future leaders, and making an impact in young people’s lives, then education can be a fulfilling career for you!
Fields of Education
There are several specializations in education that you can choose from.
Early Childhood Education
This field focuses on nurturing and developing young children between the ages of 0 to 8 years.
Subject Specialization
This field revolves around specializing in one subject, such as Science or History to teach adolescents between the age of 13 to 18 years old.
Primary Education
Focuses on teaching children between the age of 5 to 12 years old.
Guidance and Counseling
Focuses on providing support to a student’s social, educational, and personal development through guidance and mentoring.
Special Needs Education
Specializes in teaching children with disabilities and disorders that require special care and attention.
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Focuses on teaching English to students who are not native English speakers or have trouble mastering the language.
Aside from these main areas of focus, education expands to other fields as well, such as:
- Child Development
- Adult Education
- Pedagogy
- Educational Leadership
- Science Education
Physical and Spiritual Health Education
What will you study?
A degree in Education will equip you with the skills to deliver a curriculum effectively, learn various teaching methods, and understand how to assess a student’s performance. You will learn the foundations of education first before moving on to your area of specialization.
Some of the subjects you may learn during your studies are:
- Principles of Teaching
- Learning, Assessment and Feedback
- Educational Psychology
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- English Teaching Methods
- Teaching English Grammar
- Teaching Aural-Oral Skills
Why should you study Education?
- You have a passion for teaching
Teachers with passion inspire students. They get students interested in the subject and enable a willingness and drive within them to learn more. As a popular quote says, if you love what you teach, they will love it too!
If you enjoy explaining things and sharing your knowledge with people, then what better way is there to do that with a degree in Education?
- Shape the next generation
Being a teacher gives you the opportunity to make an impact by providing the next generation with the tools and knowledge to form their own opinions, contribute to society, and create their own prospects in the future. The job of a teacher is not only limited to teaching, but also to encourage ambition, build self-esteem, and be a significant example in the formative years of a child’s development.
- Wide career options
Education is a degree that is often underrated for its job prospects. If a creative industry interests you, you can choose to further your career to be a writer, artist, filmmaker, or photographer. The key thing about an education degree is that it provides you with skills that are easily transferrable between industries where strong analytical and communication skills are valued, particularly in marketing, PR, consultancy, and advertising.
What are the job opportunities?
Depending on what area you specialize in, these are some of possible career options:
- Elementary School Teacher
- Primary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- High School Principle
- Education Administrator
- Preschool Teacher
- Guidance Counselor
- Special Education Teacher
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