Education With Tesol (Trinity Certified) - Ma

at Keele University

COURSE STRUCTURE

This specialist TESOL pathway provides practical experience of teaching English Language and develops the methodological knowledge to carry out successful classroom teaching. You will gain familiarity with a variety of language teaching methods, together with the systematic knowledge and critical awareness of phonological, lexical and syntactic features of contemporary spoken and written English.
 

On this pathway, you will study three compulsory core modules (90 credits), comprising two specialist modules which prepare you to take the Certificate in TESOL (60 credits) and the Research Methods module (30 credits) to develop advanced research skills. The TESOL certification requires compulsory teaching practice of at least six hours.
 

You will have a choice of optional modules to the value of 30 credits and will be required to do either a traditional Dissertation or Placement. The placement provides an excellent opportunity to help you improve a particular aspect of professional practice, teaching delivery or administration, providing opportunities for observations and collaborating with an on-site mentor. You will be placed in an educational setting, typically one day per week over three months.
 

The MA Education with TESOL can be studied as either a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course, with a September and January start date.
 

Compulsory Core Modules

ENL-90024 (Certificate in TESOL Part A) (30 credits)
This module, the first part of your preparation for the Trinity College (London) Certificate in TESOL, provides the key foundations of English language teaching, which includes an introduction to the structure of the English language. You will learn about some of the principal methodologies and techniques for teaching, such as classroom management and lesson planning, as well as practical skills such as giving instructions and board work. You will be given the opportunity to experience learning an unknown language without recourse to translation, as well as begin to develop skills in teaching practice and classroom management by observing experienced teachers.

ENL-90026 (Certificate in TESOL Part B) (30 credits)
This is the second module leading to the Trinity College (London) Certificate in TESOL and the main focus is on enhancing your knowledge of the uses of English while continuing to develop your classroom skills. You are encouraged to use your creativity to develop and evaluate various types of learning materials including audio-visual sources, and to examine different types of syllabus design. At the same time, you will continue to develop your practical experience through teaching language learners in the community and groups of visiting international students. Throughout the module we discuss career development and how you can find employment both in the UK and overseas.

EDU-40144 Research Methods (30 credits)
With an emphasis on qualitative, quantitative and ethnographic perspectives, this module is designed to introduce you to research design, ethical approaches to research, negotiation of consent and involvement, and research methodology and methods in social sciences. It also enables you to identify the role that research methods play in the process of planning, undertaking and writing up research, and as such provides preparation and guidance for research projects, in particular dissertation projects. You will consider the ethical issues entailed in designing and conducting various forms of enquiry, such as narratives, participant observation, life histories, auto/biographies, case studies, interviews and more. For example, how research can be influenced, not only by your own attitudes or presence, but also by political and social contexts, such as economic developments in a given country.

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree with second class lower division (2:2) or equivalent
• Applicants with other qualifications and appropriate experience will be considered on an individual basis
   

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

International - Full time £16,800
 

The MA Education with TESOL responds to the rapidly growing opportunities for teaching English across the world, developing exceptional teaching practice that places learners' needs at its core.
 

You will develop knowledge of a range of related global educational issues, such as creativity, inclusion, leadership and management, and understanding of learners with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
 

Keele students who have graduated with the Trinity College (London) Certificate in TESOL have gone on to teach in Language Schools and University Language Centres in countries such as Japan, China, Singapore, Vietnam, Brazil, Mexico, The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
 

In addition to teaching and leadership positions in language schools here in the UK or internationally, this MA Education with TESOL can prepare you for positions not only in schools, but also in education administration, policy advice, social care, the health sector, advertising and marketing, the charity sector, youth services, the arts sector and the local government.
 

Graduates on our sister course, the MA in Education, have progressed to senior positions within school settings, as well as careers in other organisations, including British Council in Thailand and Malaysia, the Qatar Foundation, international schools in countries such as Thailand, South Africa and Malaysia and in roles responsible for educational programmes, apprenticeships and training for local government and British Rail.
 

The personal and professional skills learned on this master’s degree include clear and analytical thinking, originality, problem-solving, persuasive writing and speaking, innovative questioning and effective reasoning, all of which can open a wide range of careers.
 

The course is also excellent preparation for doctoral study or careers in research or academia with previous master’s students continuing with PhD studies or a Professional Doctorate at Keele and other excellent institutions in the UK and elsewhere.