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TESOL (MEd)

Background

This one-year taught programme covers contemporary issues in education and central concerns of English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at all educational levels.  There is a specific emphasis on how theory relates to practice. Students are encouraged to take a broader view of the links between classroom activity and approaches to programme design, teacher training, management and policy decisions.

The programme is delivered by the Language Centre and the School of Education, which includes UK and international students from different countries and subject disciplines.

Is this programme for you? 

This programme is for any teacher of English Language wishing to develop their professional expertise and enquiry skills, but it is primarily aimed at those with more than two years’ experience.

What will you get from this programme? 

An overview of contemporary issues in Education and English Language Teaching/Applied Linguistics;

  • familiarity with the issues currently at the forefront of research in English Language Teaching/Applied Linguistics;
  • an understanding of how theory relates to practice;
  • a broader view of the links between classroom activity and approaches to programme design, teacher training and management decisions;
  • comprehensive skills to conduct research in the field;
  • the opportunity to extend your professional experience by working with others from different educational and language backgrounds. 

Introductory Reading 

If you have a chance to do some reading before beginning your programme, any one or more of the following books will be useful as background:-

  • Johnson, K. (2001) An introduction to foreign language learning and teaching. Longman

an introdution to learning a second language, for example

  • Lightbown, P.M. & Spada, N. 1999. How languages are Learned. OUP
  • Saville-Troike, M. 2006. Introducing Second Language Acquisition. CUP (especially chapters 1, 2, &3).

an introduction to principles underlying teaching and learning a second language, for example:

  • Richards, J.C. & & Rodgers, T.S.  (2001)Approaches and Methods in Language teaching. CUP (especially parts I and III)

an introduction to descriptions of language, for example:

  • Yule, g. (2006). The study of Language Cambridge University Press  

Accredited Prior Learning (APL) 

Students who have the DELTA or Trinity Diploma in English Language Teaching may apply for accreditation for prior learning for Language Learning and Applications to the Classroom, a core course of Semester 1.