Comparison Between the M.Ed. Curricula of Public and Private Universities of Bangladesh

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE M.ED. CURRICULA OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES OF BANGLADESH MD. Abdullah Al-Mamun Patwary Abstract This research study was aimed at (1) comparing the Master of Education (M.Ed.) curricula of public universities and private universities of Bangladesh, and (2) identifying the similarities and dissimilarities along with the strengths and weaknesses of these curricula. Data and information necessary for the study were collected from the M.Ed. curricula of 2 public and 3 private universities of Bangladesh. Only qualitative analyses were done in examining the documentary information. A comparative method was employed to organize and analyze the information. Findings of the study revealed that the structures of the M.Ed. curricula of public universities were more organized than those of private universities. The objectives prescribed in the M.Ed. curricula of public university were more specific than those of private universities; and the objectives of the public university were stated in terms of measurable behavior.

1. Introduction a. Background From the birth cry of civilization, humankind engaged in learning, where learning of human being is a classic and eternal thing. Nevertheless the population of the earth rapidly increases from the commencement of civilization. Unsurprisingly human needs and human civilization increases proportionally. Fulfillment of these multi-dimensional needs turn into complex to more intricate progressively. Consequences of this scenario commence two things, i.e. create specialists in specific fields, and social rewards for these specific works. Of the three types of education, formal education is well planned, well structured and well disciplined. Though in-formal education is undisciplined and nonformal is flexible, so formal education has genially recognize through out the world. Conquer and survive of a nation only depends on education. It’s a fundamental force and it can reform a nation strongly. Therefore,

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