I'm so glad I came across this video. I'm about 70% through with my M.Ed with UoPeople, and I keep being hesitant about continuting it. I absolutely hate the peer assessment system and group project and how much weight is given to it. Most of my feedback is overly critical or not helpful at all. I would also have appreciated something like a weekly video lecture, as I'm a visual learner (visual+auditory input), and I agree completely with you that this course feels very isolating.
Yeah, we pretty much get what we pay for. There does need to be something done about the peer assessments, but in order to keep it cheap, I think that's the way that they have to go. In the end, it really depends on your goals for the future use of your MEd. In my opinion, you've made it 70% through the program, which is quite far. Having the MEd will probably open up many opportunities for you even if you don't plan on teaching in the classroom. I'd say finish it if it aligns with your goals.
That's exactly why I won't be enrolling. And they also made me think I was enrolled in the program....paid to transfer ALL my courses and then told I was in a NON-degree program....something about Foundation Courses that require MORE FEES and then MAYBE they would be put towards a Degree IF I pass. I thought that wasn't clear when I paid all the fees. So I've lost that money. I don't know how they can TRANSFER credits and take the money from someone who hasn't even been enrolled officially. It felt like a scam. I certainly don't want PEERS to mark my work. I don't have time to Mark Someone else's work either. WHO AM I to judge someone else? I'm not the expert. It doesn't seem right to me.
I also hate the only reading learning. It's so boring and only non-interactive flat screen blind type of apprenticeship. I only have 1/2 videos per unit, which I learn and absorb the info faster.
Congratulations on signing up. And I really do hope that your studies go well and that your experience is better than what you expect. Hopefully, you get a great outcome after finishing the program as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions down-the-line. And I will do my best to answer them.
Congratulations on getting the M. Ed.! I started the program and then backed away but am still thinking about going back. It's good to hear from someone who finished it. Good luck in your future!
Thanks for the congratulations 🎊 I hope that if you do finish it, that it will be beneficial for your career. Let me know if you have any questions about the program.
Hi, I saw that the university is partnering with International Baccalaureate (IB), so does this mean that you become an IB Teacher? I saw that they offer teaching internship to an IB school for a semester, how true is that? Someone looking to join the IB teaching schools can it help?
Congratulations!!! Yes, the course instructors are volunteers but they don’t get Stipends, they get Honorariums. It’s like an allowance to help cover the costs of using online equipments such as iPhone, iPad, laptop and/or computer and other items necessary for teaching the course during the terms.
Hi, I'm from Indonesia, M. Ed program, too. I am taking Research this term. I couldn't agree more. It's worth it. I'm lucky to get full scholarship. You are right, Indonesian government officially accepts the degree after some verification process in the Ministry of Education. Some of my Indonesian friends confirm about it after a few months process.
Wow, that is really good to hear that it is accepted here. Obviously, working at an international school myself, Sampoerna Academy in Surabaya, I was able to use the Master of Education program from the University of the People to get the job. I hope that you are able to experience something similar and get some great job opportunities that will help increase your pay and your experience.
Seems like a great program for me. I was a HS STEM Director for 3 years (taught physics for 7), and I recently finished a PhD in philosophy. I just moved higher education to teach philosophy, and I'm looking to move into administration. Some of the Ed.D. programs I looked at would like an M.Ed. of some kind, but it seems strangely unimportant. A few Ed.D. programs even told me the "requirement" of an M.Ed. wasn't firm, but more of a "would like," so U of P might be a good fit.
True, if you're looking for something just for 'attaining a requirement', UoPeople M.Ed program is probably the best one for you. The writing is intense but not as intense as some other programs I heard of.
Very good analysis of the program. I am smiling 😊 and can relate to what you said. A lot of truth about peer assessments, vs. Instructor assessment and feedback. Thank you for adding value with the what to do after... Congratulations 🎉.
Hey Donald, great to hear from you and thanks for your wishes 😀 were you considering taking this program or you already have a masters degree in something else? There's an MBA program as well.
Just to add, I did an education program before this one and in comparison the quality of course content is on par, but a little lighter than what I did in Jamaica for my post grad. UoPeople generally require 3-4 pages max per assignment, with 4 assignments each week. My other program our papers were like 6-10 pages. With final assignments and group projects. So, overall this program has serious rigor.
Good to hear that the quality stands up to your other experiences. I think everyone gets a bit worried about the credibility of UoPeople but in the end the quality comes down to how much we get out of what's offered.
@@TevinStanley it depends on what your trajectory is afterwards. Are you planning on migrating or staying in Jamaica? You will have to verify with employers in Jamaica if this degree is acceptable there...maybe ask UCJ? If you are coming abroad, definitely an overseas degree. As I mentioned, I had to redo my education degree when I got here.
@@jamaicapen I am looking abroad. Its good to know a fellow Jamaican also went through with UoP, any advice heading in and how to go about ending up abroad via the degree?
I appreciate your kind words. Was it really worth it probably? But I still have yet to benefit from it other than gaining the knowledge. Which I guess is a benefit in itself. But oh my, it was 2 years out of my life. Let's make the best of it.
My experience thus far working toward my Bachelor's: the peer assessment has been awful (but then, I believe wholeheartedly students should never grade and critique other students' work. That's why we have professors.) Also, I looked into the requirements to be a volunteer instructor and all one needs is a B.A. That irritated me a lot; I can't imagine someone having less than a Master's grading my coursework. But I guess it's what you get with a tuition-free institution. ... and most students I interacted with barely spoke English. Let's just say "proficiency" is pretty loosely defined with regards to requirements to apply for admission.
Hi David, I didn't know that about the volunteer instructors. That doesn't make sense to me if it's for a Master Degree, but you're working towards your bachelor's degree. I also don't like that the discussion and written assignments were only peer assessed, let alone by someone with less than par English abilities. I guess that's what we expect from a tuition free online university.
True that the group work experience could be different for each person than it was for me. Most of my interactions were through WhatsApp, which is definitely more personable than email but not nearly as good as a group video call at least once during the process. During my entire two years, I only had one of those. It was kinda nice! What were your group interactions like?
@@harwantosukro8378 As a second-language speaker of English, you will definitely need to achieve TOEFL-level proficiency in writing. Practice a lot, get a tutor, and do your best. Let me know if you need help with that. I could set you up with a tutor.
Oh, that's great. You get a chance to study abroad and Maine. Surprisingly, I've never been over to the East Coast. How is it living there? I'm teaching at Sampoerna Academy in Surabaya. Where are you from in Indonesia?
@@BookMattic not abroad but online. Whilst my son attend college in Edmonds College in Lynnwood near Seattle, Wa. Do you like it in Surabaya? I'm in Cilacap, Central Java.
@ishady27 Oh, very nice Seattle. Such a nice place which is not too far from my Hometown in Portland Oregon. Oh, yeah, definitely doing a degree online is usefull as you don't have to be all the way over in the other location. Surabaya is a good place to live, however, it's a bit hard for me to move up in position as a foreigner. I've got to find a place to live that's more collaborative and active in the edupreneur area.
Do you think it's important to have teaching experience or to be a practising teacher while doing the program, to get the most out of it? And also how useful is this for teaching higher education (teach adults in universities)? Thanks for the video!
This is such a great question. Teaching experience will help you better relate to the materials and ability to write the discussion, written assignments, and portfolio. Also, the last two courses require you to carry out applied research which means you'll have to have students to do your research on. This M.Ed only focuses on Advanced Teaching to become highly-skilled teachers focusing on curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. However, it does not specifically teach about adult learning.
I'm glad you liked it. Have you taken this program before, or are you planning on taking it, or maybe you have taken a program from a different university?
Luckily, all my instructors gave me pretty good feedback. However, peer assessment is what I hate the most. Some of them gave me a very low score without any constructive feedback.
I usually ask for grading appeal to the instructor. Indeed, peer assessment is a problem. Though the rubric actually helps us to assess. In my experience, the more you take the course, the more "friendlier" they peer assessed you😊😅.
Great video. Very informative, honest, and actionable. I am also an international school teacher, moving from Laos to Indonesia! I am enrolled in the UoPeople MEd. program and will start my first course in June. You mentioned that you are also a teacher. I can't imagine trying to complete this within two years whilst working full time. I'm taking the 3-4 year route, averaging 9-12 credits/year. Did you take time off from working for this? Or, did you take your double classes/term during the summers? I'm really just worried about the the time commitment the most, and trying to take courses when it best suits my yearly calendar. Most sources say 15-18 hours/week. Did you find these estimates to be more or less accurate? Thanks!
It's great to hear you're coming to Indonesia! I'm living in Surabaya. Where will you be living? First of all, I just want to say good luck starting in June. If you're taking one course per term, it's going to be doable for you even with a full-time job. Why did I decide to take two courses per term? It's because I wanted to get my degree as soon as I could. There was even a term when I took three courses, but I decided I would never do that again because it was almost unbearable. So reasonably speaking one course per term will keep you busy but still leave you time for other things in your life. As for the estimate per week for one course, it takes about 8-12 hours of reading, researching, and writing. I hope all this information helps you to do well in your studies. And please do let me know which part of Indonesia you're staying in.
Suarabaya! Lovely for you… I’ll be right in the heart of South Jakarta (The “Big School” there). The Big Durian will be hectic, but I do look forward to exploring the city and the country further. One goal is to take a motorbike ride across Java - maybe next summer. And I’ll stop by Surabaya if you are still around. More helpful info from you here - thanks! I’ve been doing the math in my head for weeks now, and definitely want to get past those first 15 credits ASAP, preferably by the end of next school year. I will consider taking 2 courses next summer, but that Java ride looks like a better idea at the moment - hahaha. After that, I will just see where I’m at mentally and physically and move on from there at a pace I am comfortable with. (I believe we get 5 years to complete a program anyway?) Knowing that I am looking at around 10 hours/week now is such a relief! I reckon 2 or 3 days a week, plus a full weekend morning should do the trick for most weeks. I’ve been teaching so long on a teaching certificate/license via my Bachelor’s, that I had almost given up on the idea of going through a Master’s Program. This move has helped wake me up a bit, and your video was a major inspiration to get started. That, coupled with the salary increase and the genuinely important and applicable coursework has me feeling pretty good about the whole thing. I’ve done tons of IB and other online classes over the years, so Moodle looks fairly easy to use. I also plan to print out as much of the reading as I can to avoid going blind from screen time. Again, your video has been a major inspiration for me. You’re a UoPeople hero! Hahaha
I know that for non-native English speakers. There is a course which is extra that you have to take at the very beginning. When you get into the main courses you're English will have to be double checked. I would say use something like Grammarly, Or even ChatGPT to help you to fix any errors in your English. It may be a challenge but I think it's worthwhile trying.
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience, I'm thinking of starting the MED program in January. With regards to the tuition fee, we still have to pay a few hundred dollars for every course we sign up, correct? Btw, when you say peer review, would that apply to every assignment? And how many peer assignments do we have to review everytime? Are there quizzes, midterm, final exams? Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Hi, my pleasure, and I'm glad the video was helpful. To answer your questions, each time you take a course, you will have to pay for that course around week 4 (halfway through) in order to complete it. As for the Peer Reviews, they are for the Discussion posts (1 every week, you assess three peers) and Written Assignment (almost every week, you assess three peers). The Group Project and the Portfolio are assessed by the instructor. Lastly, the M.Ed does not have quizzes, midterm, or final exams. Instead, it has a Portfolio and an Applied Research paper, where you carry out research, collect the data, and organize it in a research paper which is all done in the last two courses of the program. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Matt
@minnir9878 Thanks, so much. I'll be moving back to the US soon. Still in education but not teaching. Good luck in your teaching and educational journey too!
@@BookMattic Oh, do you not enjoy living and teaching in Surabaya? I am planning to go Jakarta in January, but not for teaching job. Anyway, I wish you all the best in whatever you do.
@minnir9878 I like it here but I miss my home and I've been here for 14 years. Also, I need to make a transition from teaching to EdTech and/curriculum design as the pay and benefits are crazy good. I'm planning for retirement, too, as I don't have rights in Indonesia. That's my signal to go back home.
Very informative video. Thanks. I applied MEd at UOP this week. I am thinking of 2 specializations to better understand the whole view of students. How many credits did you earn and do you recommend 2 specializations? I am a freelancer so I may consider at least 5-10 hours of study per week.
Congrats on applying and getting into the program. I personally only took one specialization for secondary. It really depends on what you want to get out of the program and how you are going to apply it. You said that you do freelancing So I'm curious if you teach both younger kids and older kids and in what context do you teach them?
@@BookMattic I teach university students mostly. However, I intend to extend my teaching experience to Kids, middle/high school students soon. I teach how to start a global career, leadership, personal branding, etc.
@@briancoach Great. Well. I do think that the program will probably help you to have a better understanding of learning theories and Different ways of managing classrooms. However, the credibility of the program is not highly recognized. But it does work well in some countries.
@mosbahiabdellatif5945 I personally cannot answer this as I don't currently teach in the US. However, I have tried applying for corporate training jobs and learning advisor positions in the US but haven't heard back from the few I have applied for.
I found a list of all 13 courses for both Elementary and Secondary Specializations (I took the Secondary one) and figured it would be easier for you to see and read them for yourself rather than me pasting them in the comments of this video: catalog.uopeople.edu/graduate-catalog-t1/graduate-program-of-study/master-of-education-courses As for your second question, each course lasted 8 weeks. I hope all of this helps you!
They will send the certificate free the first time, including your transcript. However, it comes in a flimsy envelope, so if you're living abroad, like me, it'll get bent up a bit. If you lost your transcript or certificate, you can order another for $25.
Yes, I did. But now the question is, was it worth it as almost a 40 year old. Probably, but that was 2 years of my life. All I can do now is leverage it to the best of my ability.
If you are already working a full-time job, taking 3 courses per term may be way too heavy for you. I did it once and was able to pass all 3 courses, but it left little time for anything else in my life. So the terms afterward, I either took 1 or 2 courses. Mostly 2. As for the admission requirements, this is taken directly from Google search: -High school diploma: Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED -English proficiency: Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency through standardized tests like TOEFL or IELTS -Internet access: Applicants must have access to a reliable internet connection -Application fee: Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of $60 I hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you very much for your words of encouragement. Yes, the university is accredited for distance learning, and for sure, it is applicable around the world.
@@erickarch169 Great point. You won’t be able to use this degree for advance pay if you’re a teacher and you will not qualify for Educational Doctorate programs due to the national accreditation unfortunately!
It is recognized by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Here’s the thing- I can’t speak of the upcoming Health Science courses, but Business Administration and Computer Science are both fields where you don’t have to have degree to get a job. If you’re starting a business, a bank doesn’t check to make sure you have a Bachelor’s from a “credible” institution before getting a loan. Most programming jobs are more interested in your past work and what you can demonstrate in interviews than where you went to school.
@@BookMattic I was able to do a national mandatory internship which ended three months ago. I am still searching for a job. I live in Ghana where graduate unemployment is over the roof. Still, searching for remote jobs as well but I think I've been constrained by my location. I'm still looking for a way out...
@AfriscopeTV at least one required thing is out of the way. Sorry to hear about it being tough to find a job that aligns with what you set out to do. Hopefully you can find one soon. Have you tried searching for jobs on LinkedIn as well?
@scienceonmind As far as I know, you can go for a PHD after getting this degree, but I don't think that University of the People offers a PHD so you would have to seek it elsewhere. I recommend doing some research about what universities would accept this master of education for their p. H. D program.
This is what I got from a web search. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) UoPeople has been accredited by the DEAC since January 2014. The DEAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
@ChiChi_baby I took the masters of education. So I am unfamiliar with the business one but I can tell you that the accreditation of the University is the same for both and this creditation is only recognized as distant learning. Although the University is cheap, you also get what you pay for in credibility.
I tried looking this up and found minimal results. UoPeople website mentions partnerships with other universities. I'd recommend checking directly with the university you're interested in transferring to. It's possible to order a transcript from UoPeople with the specific courses you've taken.
@@BookMattic Hi, I saw that the university is partnering with International Baccalaureate (IB), so does this mean that you become an IB Teacher? I saw that they offer teaching internship to an IB school for a semester, how true is that? Someone looking to join the IB teaching schools can it help?
It's important to keep your grades up in order to graduate. After you graduate, I suggest applying for a variety of jobs in the field of education. Schools in Asia for sure recognize this degree, but in America or England, it will be tougher. You can also check out curriculum coordinator or instructional design jobs.
@zouhairhikam3926 UoPeople is not recognized as an officially accredited University except through the DEAC which isn’t recognized in Europe. The school is most likely doing their best to get a more officially recognized certificate but because there are 'no professors' it'll be difficult for them until they do.
UoPeople accepts transferred credits for university-level courses from accredited institutions, both in and outside of the US. You'll have to check with Uopeople directly to see if your Coursera credits are transferable.
I've been working at in the international school in the Indonesia since I got the master degree. However, I have tried applying for some learning design work and unfortunately, this particular degree did not match up with the company. So I think you just have to start searching and applying once you get the masters degree to see where specifically it will work and where it will not.
Hi, I saw that the university is partnering with International Baccalaureate (IB), so does this mean that you become an IB Teacher? I saw that they offer teaching internship to an IB school for a semester, how true is that? Someone looking to join the IB teaching schools can it help?
This is a very good question. When I took the program, there were mentions of the IB throughout some of the courses. There is a mention of the partnership between IB and the University of the People on the IB website. I will add a link down below. However, on the certificate after graduation. I'm not sure if it mentions anything about the IB certification or anything like that. IB website: www.ibo.org/professional-development/about-our-workshops/ib-collaborations/university-of-the-people-med-in-advanced-teaching/
@@BookMattic Honestly, there is a lot of unanswered and hanging questions on this Course and University seems not ready to clarify the challenges. Thank you for your honesty
It's good to hear the instructors you had were up to par. Some of mine were very active and even made videos for us. Others only did the bare minimum, and feedback was virtually useless. I hope the feedback form at the end of the course is taken seriously by UoPeople.
True, the recognition is not there for companies that may require an M.Ed. from better recognized universities, however, if they're looking for experience, it'll depend from person to person.
True, however, I found that 70% of the time, the comments were very general. The other 30% has valuable suggestions and ways to improve. I even connected with half a dozen alumni on LinkedIn. So when there are valuable people, there is definitely valuable connections and interactions.
@BookMattic If you are doing group projects from comments, then you are doing it wrong. All of mine we started a Google drive share, and I would divide up the project among team members. We would then work on a shared document and collaborate to build out the group project. Our communication would be on whatsapp, and we would have to meet and talk regularly to discuss where things were at. It was very collaborative.
@webactivex1 Oops, my mistake. I was thinking about the discussion posts. But yes, you're right. The group work would usually be through WhatsApp for my groups as well and then we would collaborate on a Google Docs. I think this is also where I made some LinkedIn connections that still stand strong today.
Yes, it opens up many opportunities for jobs in the US as I'm planning on moving back. At least, that is my assumption as it makes me more qualified. Now, it's also about the skills that I have and trying to find a job that lines up with that and my morals and purposes.
In your opinion, what makes it more time-consuming than other universities? It was also pretty time consuming for me but after a lot of practice. I was able to get the formula down for writing the papers in a decent amount of time But I don't have anything to compare this too. As I have not taken any other master's program from any other University.
I'm so glad I came across this video. I'm about 70% through with my M.Ed with UoPeople, and I keep being hesitant about continuting it. I absolutely hate the peer assessment system and group project and how much weight is given to it. Most of my feedback is overly critical or not helpful at all. I would also have appreciated something like a weekly video lecture, as I'm a visual learner (visual+auditory input), and I agree completely with you that this course feels very isolating.
Yeah, we pretty much get what we pay for. There does need to be something done about the peer assessments, but in order to keep it cheap, I think that's the way that they have to go.
In the end, it really depends on your goals for the future use of your MEd. In my opinion, you've made it 70% through the program, which is quite far. Having the MEd will probably open up many opportunities for you even if you don't plan on teaching in the classroom. I'd say finish it if it aligns with your goals.
That's exactly why I won't be enrolling. And they also made me think I was enrolled in the program....paid to transfer ALL my courses and then told I was in a NON-degree program....something about Foundation Courses that require MORE FEES and then MAYBE they would be put towards a Degree IF I pass. I thought that wasn't clear when I paid all the fees. So I've lost that money. I don't know how they can TRANSFER credits and take the money from someone who hasn't even been enrolled officially. It felt like a scam. I certainly don't want PEERS to mark my work. I don't have time to Mark Someone else's work either. WHO AM I to judge someone else? I'm not the expert. It doesn't seem right to me.
@@jacqueline4749 you didn't get a refund for any of the fees you payed??
@ss4s44 to answer that, you definitely don't get a refund once you pay the fees and thereafter decide to drop out.
I also hate the only reading learning. It's so boring and only non-interactive flat screen blind type of apprenticeship.
I only have 1/2 videos per unit, which I learn and absorb the info faster.
Thank you very much for this one. I will be signing up next term for MEd.
Congratulations on signing up. And I really do hope that your studies go well and that your experience is better than what you expect. Hopefully, you get a great outcome after finishing the program as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions down-the-line. And I will do my best to answer them.
Congratulations on getting the M. Ed.! I started the program and then backed away but am still thinking about going back. It's good to hear from someone who finished it. Good luck in your future!
Thanks for the congratulations 🎊 I hope that if you do finish it, that it will be beneficial for your career. Let me know if you have any questions about the program.
Congratulations on graduating from UoPeople! Keep up the great work 💜💜
Thanks so much for providing the program! It's been valuable. Hopefully, UoPeople can continue to improve the quality of its programs and credibility.
Hi, I saw that the university is partnering with International Baccalaureate (IB), so does this mean that you become an IB Teacher? I saw that they offer teaching internship to an IB school for a semester, how true is that? Someone looking to join the IB teaching schools can it help?
😅@@BookMattic
Congratulations!!! Yes, the course instructors are volunteers but they don’t get Stipends, they get Honorariums. It’s like an allowance to help cover the costs of using online equipments such as iPhone, iPad, laptop and/or computer and other items necessary for teaching the course during the terms.
Thanks for the correction! Also, I appreciate the congratulations 🎊 it is a great accomplishment. Have you got your masters? If so, in what?
@@BookMattic I have an earned EdD.
Hi, I'm from Indonesia, M. Ed program, too. I am taking Research this term. I couldn't agree more. It's worth it. I'm lucky to get full scholarship. You are right, Indonesian government officially accepts the degree after some verification process in the Ministry of Education. Some of my Indonesian friends confirm about it after a few months process.
Wow, that is really good to hear that it is accepted here. Obviously, working at an international school myself, Sampoerna Academy in Surabaya, I was able to use the Master of Education program from the University of the People to get the job. I hope that you are able to experience something similar and get some great job opportunities that will help increase your pay and your experience.
Hi diyah i am planing to take this couse can you guide me? Do u have any IG or email adrees to reach you? Thanks u
@diyahpuspitan1n9s1s Hi i am looking for some financial help info also for indonesian. Can you share some info? May i contact you with ig or fb?
Hi kak Diyah saya jg ada rencana ambil disitu,btw kak Diyah bisa bantu mengarahkan atau ada sosmed or email yg bisa dihubungi?
Terima kasih
Halo mbak mau tanya cara dapat scholarships nya gimana?
Seems like a great program for me. I was a HS STEM Director for 3 years (taught physics for 7), and I recently finished a PhD in philosophy. I just moved higher education to teach philosophy, and I'm looking to move into administration. Some of the Ed.D. programs I looked at would like an M.Ed. of some kind, but it seems strangely unimportant. A few Ed.D. programs even told me the "requirement" of an M.Ed. wasn't firm, but more of a "would like," so U of P might be a good fit.
True, if you're looking for something just for 'attaining a requirement', UoPeople M.Ed program is probably the best one for you. The writing is intense but not as intense as some other programs I heard of.
Very good analysis of the program. I am smiling 😊 and can relate to what you said. A lot of truth about peer assessments, vs. Instructor assessment and feedback. Thank you for adding value with the what to do after... Congratulations 🎉.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I knew I wasn't the only one who thought the same way about the peer assessment.
Thanks for the informative video, Matt! And congratulations for your degree!
Hey Donald, great to hear from you and thanks for your wishes 😀 were you considering taking this program or you already have a masters degree in something else? There's an MBA program as well.
I already have a masters degree in computing, but I'm glad to learn about this program :) @@BookMattic
Thank you for this video. I just started to study. I will tell them about video calls. It’s a great
idea.
True, it really could benefit the online campus experience, even if it's just once a course; it would be better than nothing.
Just to add, I did an education program before this one and in comparison the quality of course content is on par, but a little lighter than what I did in Jamaica for my post grad. UoPeople generally require 3-4 pages max per assignment, with 4 assignments each week. My other program our papers were like 6-10 pages. With final assignments and group projects. So, overall this program has serious rigor.
Good to hear that the quality stands up to your other experiences. I think everyone gets a bit worried about the credibility of UoPeople but in the end the quality comes down to how much we get out of what's offered.
May i ask, what do you think about doing a BSc from UP as opposed to a BSc at UTECH? I'm currently torn between the two for various reasons
@@TevinStanley it depends on what your trajectory is afterwards. Are you planning on migrating or staying in Jamaica? You will have to verify with employers in Jamaica if this degree is acceptable there...maybe ask UCJ? If you are coming abroad, definitely an overseas degree. As I mentioned, I had to redo my education degree when I got here.
@@jamaicapen I am looking abroad. Its good to know a fellow Jamaican also went through with UoP, any advice heading in and how to go about ending up abroad via the degree?
Congratulations on getting your MEd!
I appreciate your kind words. Was it really worth it probably? But I still have yet to benefit from it other than gaining the knowledge. Which I guess is a benefit in itself. But oh my, it was 2 years out of my life. Let's make the best of it.
🎉 Congratulations! 🎉
@@HisLovedOne thanks so much! Are you taking this program?
My experience thus far working toward my Bachelor's: the peer assessment has been awful (but then, I believe wholeheartedly students should never grade and critique other students' work. That's why we have professors.) Also, I looked into the requirements to be a volunteer instructor and all one needs is a B.A. That irritated me a lot; I can't imagine someone having less than a Master's grading my coursework. But I guess it's what you get with a tuition-free institution.
... and most students I interacted with barely spoke English. Let's just say "proficiency" is pretty loosely defined with regards to requirements to apply for admission.
Hi David, I didn't know that about the volunteer instructors. That doesn't make sense to me if it's for a Master Degree, but you're working towards your bachelor's degree. I also don't like that the discussion and written assignments were only peer assessed, let alone by someone with less than par English abilities. I guess that's what we expect from a tuition free online university.
What are you afraid of in peer assessment, if you can survive peer assessment, that means you will survive any where you find your self in this globe
Thank you for your honest review. I'm new at university of the People.
That's great to hear well. I hope your experience there goes well and that it's worth while Of your time and money.
The group activity assignment is made for interaction, many students discuss their challenges and possible ways of improving oneself
True that the group work experience could be different for each person than it was for me. Most of my interactions were through WhatsApp, which is definitely more personable than email but not nearly as good as a group video call at least once during the process. During my entire two years, I only had one of those. It was kinda nice! What were your group interactions like?
Great feedback.
@@Yonneax thank you for checking it out ✔️
Good luck sir, may it be usefull,
Insha Allah, may it be so. I've tried my best. Have you taken the program?
@@BookMattic Not yet sir, I try to study it first, and may it possible to me join the program, do you have any advise for me?
@@harwantosukro8378 As a second-language speaker of English, you will definitely need to achieve TOEFL-level proficiency in writing. Practice a lot, get a tutor, and do your best. Let me know if you need help with that. I could set you up with a tutor.
Whoa local here, where are you teach now? I also still learn at University of Maine at Presque Isle online 🙏 😊
Oh, that's great. You get a chance to study abroad and Maine. Surprisingly, I've never been over to the East Coast. How is it living there? I'm teaching at Sampoerna Academy in Surabaya. Where are you from in Indonesia?
@@BookMattic not abroad but online. Whilst my son attend college in Edmonds College in Lynnwood near Seattle, Wa. Do you like it in Surabaya? I'm in Cilacap, Central Java.
@ishady27 Oh, very nice Seattle. Such a nice place which is not too far from my Hometown in Portland Oregon. Oh, yeah, definitely doing a degree online is usefull as you don't have to be all the way over in the other location.
Surabaya is a good place to live, however, it's a bit hard for me to move up in position as a foreigner. I've got to find a place to live that's more collaborative and active in the edupreneur area.
@@BookMattic I hope all will be going well for you
@ishady27 thanks for the encouragement 🙏 I'll do my best and same goes to you!
Do you think it's important to have teaching experience or to be a practising teacher while doing the program, to get the most out of it? And also how useful is this for teaching higher education (teach adults in universities)? Thanks for the video!
This is such a great question. Teaching experience will help you better relate to the materials and ability to write the discussion, written assignments, and portfolio. Also, the last two courses require you to carry out applied research which means you'll have to have students to do your research on. This M.Ed only focuses on Advanced Teaching to become highly-skilled teachers focusing on curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. However, it does not specifically teach about adult learning.
Congratulations, sir! 💐♥️
Thanks so much! I'm so grateful to be done ✔️ 🙏
@@BookMattic I'm so happy for you 🙂👍🏽
Great video. Thank you!
I'm glad you liked it. Have you taken this program before, or are you planning on taking it, or maybe you have taken a program from a different university?
Luckily, all my instructors gave me pretty good feedback. However, peer assessment is what I hate the most. Some of them gave me a very low score without any constructive feedback.
That's the major problem with this program. Hopefully, they're going to figure out a way Instructors can give feedback more often.
I usually ask for grading appeal to the instructor. Indeed, peer assessment is a problem. Though the rubric actually helps us to assess. In my experience, the more you take the course, the more "friendlier" they peer assessed you😊😅.
Great video. Very informative, honest, and actionable. I am also an international school teacher, moving from Laos to Indonesia! I am enrolled in the UoPeople MEd. program and will start my first course in June. You mentioned that you are also a teacher. I can't imagine trying to complete this within two years whilst working full time. I'm taking the 3-4 year route, averaging 9-12 credits/year. Did you take time off from working for this? Or, did you take your double classes/term during the summers? I'm really just worried about the the time commitment the most, and trying to take courses when it best suits my yearly calendar. Most sources say 15-18 hours/week. Did you find these estimates to be more or less accurate? Thanks!
It's great to hear you're coming to Indonesia! I'm living in Surabaya. Where will you be living?
First of all, I just want to say good luck starting in June. If you're taking one course per term, it's going to be doable for you even with a full-time job. Why did I decide to take two courses per term? It's because I wanted to get my degree as soon as I could. There was even a term when I took three courses, but I decided I would never do that again because it was almost unbearable.
So reasonably speaking one course per term will keep you busy but still leave you time for other things in your life. As for the estimate per week for one course, it takes about 8-12 hours of reading, researching, and writing.
I hope all this information helps you to do well in your studies. And please do let me know which part of Indonesia you're staying in.
Suarabaya! Lovely for you… I’ll be right in the heart of South Jakarta (The “Big School” there). The Big Durian will be hectic, but I do look forward to exploring the city and the country further. One goal is to take a motorbike ride across Java - maybe next summer. And I’ll stop by Surabaya if you are still around.
More helpful info from you here - thanks! I’ve been doing the math in my head for weeks now, and definitely want to get past those first 15 credits ASAP, preferably by the end of next school year. I will consider taking 2 courses next summer, but that Java ride looks like a better idea at the moment - hahaha. After that, I will just see where I’m at mentally and physically and move on from there at a pace I am comfortable with. (I believe we get 5 years to complete a program anyway?)
Knowing that I am looking at around 10 hours/week now is such a relief! I reckon 2 or 3 days a week, plus a full weekend morning should do the trick for most weeks. I’ve been teaching so long on a teaching certificate/license via my Bachelor’s, that I had almost given up on the idea of going through a Master’s Program. This move has helped wake me up a bit, and your video was a major inspiration to get started. That, coupled with the salary increase and the genuinely important and applicable coursework has me feeling pretty good about the whole thing.
I’ve done tons of IB and other online classes over the years, so Moodle looks fairly easy to use. I also plan to print out as much of the reading as I can to avoid going blind from screen time.
Again, your video has been a major inspiration for me. You’re a UoPeople hero! Hahaha
Congrates !!
Amm i have a question!
For non english speakers is its difficult that much?? I mean the M.ed
I know that for non-native English speakers. There is a course which is extra that you have to take at the very beginning. When you get into the main courses you're English will have to be double checked. I would say use something like Grammarly, Or even ChatGPT to help you to fix any errors in your English. It may be a challenge but I think it's worthwhile trying.
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience, I'm thinking of starting the MED program in January. With regards to the tuition fee, we still have to pay a few hundred dollars for every course we sign up, correct? Btw, when you say peer review, would that apply to every assignment? And how many peer assignments do we have to review everytime? Are there quizzes, midterm, final exams? Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Hi, my pleasure, and I'm glad the video was helpful. To answer your questions, each time you take a course, you will have to pay for that course around week 4 (halfway through) in order to complete it.
As for the Peer Reviews, they are for the Discussion posts (1 every week, you assess three peers) and Written Assignment (almost every week, you assess three peers). The Group Project and the Portfolio are assessed by the instructor.
Lastly, the M.Ed does not have quizzes, midterm, or final exams. Instead, it has a Portfolio and an Applied Research paper, where you carry out research, collect the data, and organize it in a research paper which is all done in the last two courses of the program.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
-Matt
@@BookMattic Thank you very much for sharing the information, Matt. All the best to your teaching in Surabaya.
@minnir9878 Thanks, so much. I'll be moving back to the US soon. Still in education but not teaching. Good luck in your teaching and educational journey too!
@@BookMattic Oh, do you not enjoy living and teaching in Surabaya? I am planning to go Jakarta in January, but not for teaching job. Anyway, I wish you all the best in whatever you do.
@minnir9878 I like it here but I miss my home and I've been here for 14 years. Also, I need to make a transition from teaching to EdTech and/curriculum design as the pay and benefits are crazy good. I'm planning for retirement, too, as I don't have rights in Indonesia. That's my signal to go back home.
Very informative video. Thanks. I applied MEd at UOP this week. I am thinking of 2 specializations to better understand the whole view of students. How many credits did you earn and do you recommend 2 specializations? I am a freelancer so I may consider at least 5-10 hours of study per week.
Congrats on applying and getting into the program. I personally only took one specialization for secondary. It really depends on what you want to get out of the program and how you are going to apply it. You said that you do freelancing So I'm curious if you teach both younger kids and older kids and in what context do you teach them?
@@BookMattic I teach university students mostly. However, I intend to extend my teaching experience to Kids, middle/high school students soon. I teach how to start a global career, leadership, personal branding, etc.
@@briancoach Great. Well. I do think that the program will probably help you to have a better understanding of learning theories and Different ways of managing classrooms. However, the credibility of the program is not highly recognized. But it does work well in some countries.
@@BookMattic thank you for your kind reply and advice!
What about emloyability in the USA does it help to get a teaching job ?
@mosbahiabdellatif5945 I personally cannot answer this as I don't currently teach in the US. However, I have tried applying for corporate training jobs and learning advisor positions in the US but haven't heard back from the few I have applied for.
What are the 13 courses ? And how much time you spend on each course? Thanks
I found a list of all 13 courses for both Elementary and Secondary Specializations (I took the Secondary one) and figured it would be easier for you to see and read them for yourself rather than me pasting them in the comments of this video: catalog.uopeople.edu/graduate-catalog-t1/graduate-program-of-study/master-of-education-courses
As for your second question, each course lasted 8 weeks. I hope all of this helps you!
Did they send you your degree certificate? Or do you have to print it out?
They will send the certificate free the first time, including your transcript. However, it comes in a flimsy envelope, so if you're living abroad, like me, it'll get bent up a bit. If you lost your transcript or certificate, you can order another for $25.
@@BookMattic How about to use through DHL? And did they also provide English proficiency and letter of recommendation?
Wow! You made it!
Yes, I did. But now the question is, was it worth it as almost a 40 year old. Probably, but that was 2 years of my life. All I can do now is leverage it to the best of my ability.
Hey can you please explain the admission terms? And the general terms? Would it be academic suicide to take up 3 courses per term?
If you are already working a full-time job, taking 3 courses per term may be way too heavy for you. I did it once and was able to pass all 3 courses, but it left little time for anything else in my life. So the terms afterward, I either took 1 or 2 courses. Mostly 2.
As for the admission requirements, this is taken directly from Google search:
-High school diploma: Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED
-English proficiency: Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency through standardized tests like TOEFL or IELTS
-Internet access: Applicants must have access to a reliable internet connection
-Application fee: Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of $60
I hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
Congratulations!
Is this university an accredited one?
Thank you very much for your words of encouragement. Yes, the university is accredited for distance learning, and for sure, it is applicable around the world.
It is not accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies in the US which is a big red flag!
@@erickarch169can you tell me more about this. I'm currently a 1st year student at the 2nd term.
@@erickarch169 Great point. You won’t be able to use this degree for advance pay if you’re a teacher and you will not qualify for Educational Doctorate programs due to the national accreditation unfortunately!
Where is it located if I may ask🙏
The head office is in Pasadena, California. But of course, all the student body are from around the world.
Congratulations 🎉
Thanks so much for the continued support 😀
Is the computer science degree recognisable in USA or other countries
It is recognized by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Here’s the thing- I can’t speak of the upcoming Health Science courses, but Business Administration and Computer Science are both fields where you don’t have to have degree to get a job. If you’re starting a business, a bank doesn’t check to make sure you have a Bachelor’s from a “credible” institution before getting a loan. Most programming jobs are more interested in your past work and what you can demonstrate in interviews than where you went to school.
Congratulations
Thank you very much! Are you taking this program?
@@BookMattic I graduated from the computer science program in 2021. I am considering taking the Health Science program as well.
@@AfriscopeTV congratulations to you too! How beneficial has the degree been for you?
@@BookMattic I was able to do a national mandatory internship which ended three months ago. I am still searching for a job. I live in Ghana where graduate unemployment is over the roof. Still, searching for remote jobs as well but I think I've been constrained by my location. I'm still looking for a way out...
@AfriscopeTV at least one required thing is out of the way. Sorry to hear about it being tough to find a job that aligns with what you set out to do. Hopefully you can find one soon. Have you tried searching for jobs on LinkedIn as well?
One question... are the classes pre recorded videos? Or is it just text?
The classes are just text. I have had only one instructor, out of 13, who created a video for each week.
BTW, does anyone have video of the user interface for U of P?
I personally didn't take one, but it uses Moodle. Maybe there's some other videos on TH-cam if you search for UoPeople Moodle interface.
I just want to know whether we can use it to go for PhD in education after doing this course?
@scienceonmind As far as I know, you can go for a PHD after getting this degree, but I don't think that University of the People offers a PHD so you would have to seek it elsewhere. I recommend doing some research about what universities would accept this master of education for their p. H. D program.
I've been through 6 courses so far.
how many courses have u done at a time?
That's great! You've finished about halfway. Stay strong
Hi, was it a course based M.ED or thesis based M.ED
You've got 11 courses, and then the final 2 courses are doing your applied research paper.
Is this institution regionally accredited?
This is what I got from a web search. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
UoPeople has been accredited by the DEAC since January 2014. The DEAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
@@BookMatticThank you.
I think, discussion forum assignment has an interactive aspect.
It's somewhat interactive when peers are genuinely reading and responding with relevant and insightful comments that spark discussions.
Hi, please can the masters of Business Administration be used for the purpose of Canada PR. Will it give me more points
@ChiChi_baby I took the masters of education. So I am unfamiliar with the business one but I can tell you that the accreditation of the University is the same for both and this creditation is only recognized as distant learning. Although the University is cheap, you also get what you pay for in credibility.
Can I transfer my credits to another university in US?
I tried looking this up and found minimal results. UoPeople website mentions partnerships with other universities. I'd recommend checking directly with the university you're interested in transferring to. It's possible to order a transcript from UoPeople with the specific courses you've taken.
@@BookMattic Hi, I saw that the university is partnering with International Baccalaureate (IB), so does this mean that you become an IB Teacher? I saw that they offer teaching internship to an IB school for a semester, how true is that? Someone looking to join the IB teaching schools can it help?
Where we can go to work after this degree
My instructor lower my grades ,what can I do ??
It's important to keep your grades up in order to graduate. After you graduate, I suggest applying for a variety of jobs in the field of education. Schools in Asia for sure recognize this degree, but in America or England, it will be tougher. You can also check out curriculum coordinator or instructional design jobs.
Do u think in Europe like Portugal or Italy or france they will accept BS degree from uopeople ?
@zouhairhikam3926 UoPeople is not recognized as an officially accredited University except through the DEAC which isn’t recognized in Europe. The school is most likely doing their best to get a more officially recognized certificate but because there are 'no professors' it'll be difficult for them until they do.
I appreciate your answer but at least I can learn computer science through them after four years qe will see @@BookMattic
I am currently taking this degree and I was wondering what are the courses in COURSERA that are transferrable or equivalent to the any of the courses.
UoPeople accepts transferred credits for university-level courses from accredited institutions, both in and outside of the US. You'll have to check with Uopeople directly to see if your Coursera credits are transferable.
It is difficult to register.
What sort of problems are you having with registration?
Are you working? Is your paper accepted by the institutions you applied to work??
I've been working at in the international school in the Indonesia since I got the master degree. However, I have tried applying for some learning design work and unfortunately, this particular degree did not match up with the company. So I think you just have to start searching and applying once you get the masters degree to see where specifically it will work and where it will not.
I like the library 📚 behind u. Helpful information.
Yeah, for sure, that is one of the reasons why I can learn so well. As because I read so much. Books really do help.
But course instructor re-garde it if you got misgrading
I totally agree and I never had any problems with that. Because anytime I needed a speak with the instructor they were always very respondent.
Me too doing health science from Nepal
Cool, and how is that working out for you?
Hi, I saw that the university is partnering with International Baccalaureate (IB), so does this mean that you become an IB Teacher? I saw that they offer teaching internship to an IB school for a semester, how true is that? Someone looking to join the IB teaching schools can it help?
This is a very good question. When I took the program, there were mentions of the IB throughout some of the courses. There is a mention of the partnership between IB and the University of the People on the IB website. I will add a link down below.
However, on the certificate after graduation. I'm not sure if it mentions anything about the IB certification or anything like that.
IB website: www.ibo.org/professional-development/about-our-workshops/ib-collaborations/university-of-the-people-med-in-advanced-teaching/
@@BookMattic Honestly, there is a lot of unanswered and hanging questions on this Course and University seems not ready to clarify the challenges. Thank you for your honesty
The program is really worth it.
Good to hear you thought it was worth it. Which aspects were the best for you?
Peer reviews are part and parcel of higher education esp those who want to “bring you down”
This may very well be. It doesn't make it right. But exactly what should be done about it? I'm not sure.
I am so glad for you. Peer assessment should be controlled. Instructor are up to the task according to me!
It's good to hear the instructors you had were up to par. Some of mine were very active and even made videos for us. Others only did the bare minimum, and feedback was virtually useless. I hope the feedback form at the end of the course is taken seriously by UoPeople.
Though I’m sure you can learn there UoP is not highly regarded in most major companies.
True, the recognition is not there for companies that may require an M.Ed. from better recognized universities, however, if they're looking for experience, it'll depend from person to person.
The group projects require interacting with other people.
True, however, I found that 70% of the time, the comments were very general. The other 30% has valuable suggestions and ways to improve. I even connected with half a dozen alumni on LinkedIn. So when there are valuable people, there is definitely valuable connections and interactions.
@BookMattic If you are doing group projects from comments, then you are doing it wrong. All of mine we started a Google drive share, and I would divide up the project among team members. We would then work on a shared document and collaborate to build out the group project. Our communication would be on whatsapp, and we would have to meet and talk regularly to discuss where things were at. It was very collaborative.
@webactivex1 Oops, my mistake. I was thinking about the discussion posts. But yes, you're right. The group work would usually be through WhatsApp for my groups as well and then we would collaborate on a Google Docs. I think this is also where I made some LinkedIn connections that still stand strong today.
It’s only DEAC accredited. That is not ideal.
True, it's not ideal.
Now that's it's been a few months, are you still happy you did it? Congratulations!
Yes, it opens up many opportunities for jobs in the US as I'm planning on moving back. At least, that is my assumption as it makes me more qualified. Now, it's also about the skills that I have and trying to find a job that lines up with that and my morals and purposes.
They are in the process of being regionally accredited
Meaning it’s worthless to go there now
Definitely a hit and miss. I'm kinda bummed I went through the whole program but hopefully it'll pay off eventually.
Uopeople is extremely time consuming. More time consuming than other universities I believe.
In your opinion, what makes it more time-consuming than other universities?
It was also pretty time consuming for me but after a lot of practice. I was able to get the formula down for writing the papers in a decent amount of time But I don't have anything to compare this too. As I have not taken any other master's program from any other University.
Free plastain
I pray that all will be free.
sdsa
Meaning?
“University of the People” sounds like a college George Costanza would make up in an episode of Seinfeld. there is no way this looks respectable lol
Could be true, but it helped me get the job I've got now at an international school. It is what you make of it.