MEd Additional Support for Learning (Bilingual Learners)
ObjectivesIt aims to provide appropriate support to facilitate access to the curriculum for bilingual learners.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements Normally a good honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Employment or relevant educational experience will also be considered. Programme members must be registered by the GTCS and must currently be working with or have access to pupils/students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). Applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the College language requirements.
Academic titleMEd Additional Support for Learning
Course descriptionProgramme
This programme is targeted to English as a Second/Additional Language teachers, mainstream teachers with bilingual children in their classes and bilingual support teachers.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will acquire skills, confidence, assertiveness and knowledge of the field in order to operate proactively and strategically within schools.
They will become aware of the linguistic and cultural demands of the curriculum and be able to assess and monitor the learner's progress in terms of academic achievement and language proficiency.
In addition, they will develop the ability to influence the development of school policy so that bilingual learners and their families are not excluded from the full range of opportunities that the school offers.
How You Will Be Taught
Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, small-group discussions and skill-development sessions. An emphasis will be placed on experiential learning and course members will be encouraged to share feelings and experiences, with opportunities being presented for the practice and review of relevant skills