Comments about MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - At the institution - Edinburgh - Scotland
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Objectives
The programme aims to give participants the opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise in all aspects of TESOL. It offers the possibility of exploring methods of TESOL teacher education and supervision. It provides participants with the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge of language, methodology and curriculum design, focusing on learners' needs.
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Entry requirements
Entry Requirements Normally a good honours degree (UK 2:1) or its equivalent if outside the UK, in a relevant discipline. Employment or relevant educational experience will also be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the language requirements set out in the College webpages. Evidence of relevant classroom TESOL teaching experience, two years' minimum, is required.
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Academic title
MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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Course description
Programme
TESOL is a dynamic, challenging and fun programme that will improve teaching skills through greater professional knowledge and enhanced confidence. It is useful for EFL teachers, teacher trainers, head teachers and materials/curriculum/policy designers.
This programme will enable TESOL teachers to train other TESOL teachers; work in management of TESOL education; combine TESOL with Business and Information and Communication Technology (ICT); specialise in TESOL for Young Learners; and develop research skills.
Learning Outcomes
On completion, participants should be able to appraise critically English language teaching practice, be able to reflect on their professional knowledge with regard to the appropriateness of its application in a range of educational contexts and be able to design, implement and evaluate substantial research or development tasks.
Overall, participants should be able to modify their own practice of TESOL and teacher education for TESOL in the light of developing theory and changing conditions in which they have to operate.
How You Will Be Taught
The MEd TESOL can be studied in contact mode (12 months full time or 72 months part time) or in split-delivery mode (20 months). Both consist of taught components (lectures, tutorials, workshops) and a 15,000-word dissertation. Students taking the split-delivery mode study four courses over two summers, two courses via e-learning and continue with the dissertation.+
