Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Part-time)
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Part-time) | Programme code | PTD2EDUEDU29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Part Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Campus(es) | Other St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The part-time Masters of Education in TESOL at the University of Exeter gives you the opportunity to further your studies in TESOL. It is designed for individuals from varied educational backgrounds and establishments, and from other professions, who want to develop their understanding of the theory, research, practices and policy of TESOL and education more broadly. Our programme will support you to develop your knowledge and understanding, prepare you for further research and provide a firm foundation for developing your career in TESOL and associated disciplines.
You will learn and work in a variety of ways to further your understanding. This includes lectures, seminars, workshops, peer-led activity, microteaching, and students will have the opportunity to observe TESOL practitioners in local English language institutes. All modules are assessed through course work – there are no final examinations. Assessments are varied and include essays, online projects, portfolios and group or individual presentations.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. to support your development as autonomous professionals
2. to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills for you to analyse educational policy, theory and practice
3. to provide you with the procedural knowledge to develop conceptual understanding and analyse data
4. to provide the organisational and transferable skills central to professional autonomy
5. to support your ability to define and evaluate complex educational issues drawing on international perspectives
6. to equip you with the methodological knowledge needed to select appropriate methods to conduct research
7. to provide you with knowledge and skills needed to apply theory to practice.
The aims of the programme are:
4. Programme Structure
Credits and awards
The Master of Education in TESOL is a 180-credit programme taken at Level 7. Students undertaking the Master of Education can exit the programme after 60 credits (PGCert) or 120 credits (PGDip). Students can also enter the programme on the lesser awards of PG Cert (60 credits) or PG Dip (120 credits). APCL and APEL procedures that meet national standards are also available to students.
Programme organisation and requirements
Part-time candidates are required to complete six terms of part-time study and to satisfy the examiners in coursework at the end of the six terms of study. All part-time students are also required to undertake the Preparing for TESOL Inquiry and Dissertation module EFPM329 (60 credits) and submit this, normally up to 24 months from the date of initial registration. EFPM329 is exempt from condonement.
Interim Awards
Students undertaking the Master of Education in TESOL can exit the programme after 60 credits (PGCert) or 120 credits (PGDip). Students can also enter the programme on the lesser awards of PG Cert TESOL (60 credits) or PG Dip TESOL (120 credits).
All modules other than EFPM329 are condonable. No more than a quarter of credits from the total 180 for the MEd are permitted to be condoned, as per the Teaching Quality Assurance Manual.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=education
All modules other than the core modules EFPM329 and EFPM331 are condonable. A total of 45 credits from the total 180 credits for the MEd are permitted to be condoned.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
a - You MUST pick ONE of EFPM329 or EFPM331.
On top of your studies for EFPM329 OR EFPM331, you will take 30 further credits of core modules via EFPM333, totalling 60 core credits for the Stage.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFPM329 | Preparing for TESOL Inquiry and Dissertation [see note a above] | 60 | Yes |
| EFPM331 | Preparing for Educational Inquiry Portfolio [see note a above] | 60 | Yes |
| EFPM333 | Analysing and Teaching Language Systems and Skills | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
30 credits of optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFPM835 | Foreign Language Testing and Assessment | 15 | No |
| EFPM269 | Developing Language Teachers | 15 | No |
| EFPM787 | Teaching English to Young Learners | 15 | No |
| EFPM330 | Technology, Learning and Pedagogy | 15 | No |
| EFPM311 | Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design | 15 | No |
| EFPM313 | Issues in English Language Teaching | 15 | No |
| EFPM837 | Teaching and Researching English for Academic Purposes | 15 | No |
| EFPM292 | Bilingual and Multilingual Perspectives on Language Learning and Teaching | 15 | No |
| EFPM334 | Learner Centred Education | 15 | No |
| EFPM335 | Teaching and learning vocabulary | 15 | No |
| EFPM838 | Transdisciplinary Collaborations for Creative Futures | 15 | No |
Stage 2
Compulsory Modules
b - Finishing your studies on EFPM329 or EFPM331, you will also take EITHER EFPM280 or EFPM266, totalling 60 compulsory credits for Stage 2.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFPM329 | Preparing for TESOL Inquiry and Dissertation [see note b above] | 60 | Yes |
| EFPM331 | Preparing for Educational Inquiry Portfolio [see note b above] | 60 | Yes |
| EFPM266 | Principles of Language Learning for TESOL Students with more than two year teaching experience - Compulsory if not taken in Stage 1 | 30 | No |
| EFPM280 | Developing Practical Knowledge for TESOL Teaching Students with less than two year teaching experience - Compulsory if not taken in Stage 1 | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
30 credits of optional modules - those completed in Stage 1 are NOT to be repeated.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFPM835 | Foreign Language Testing and Assessment | 15 | No |
| EFPM269 | Developing Language Teachers | 15 | No |
| EFPM787 | Teaching English to Young Learners | 15 | No |
| EFPM330 | Technology, Learning and Pedagogy | 15 | No |
| EFPM311 | Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design | 15 | No |
| EFPM313 | Issues in English Language Teaching | 15 | No |
| EFPM837 | Teaching and Researching English for Academic Purposes | 15 | No |
| EFPM292 | Bilingual and Multilingual Perspectives on Language Learning and Teaching | 15 | No |
| EFPM334 | Learner Centred Education | 15 | No |
| EFPM335 | Teaching and learning vocabulary | 15 | No |
| EFPM838 | Transdisciplinary Collaborations for Creative Futures | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. 1. Identify and evaluate educational concepts and issues related to their specific field of study and engage in critical debate about current educational issues, drawing on evidence from theory, research and practice. | 1 - Lectures, seminar, group activities, tutorials and directed activities in professional contexts. Use of study guides and packs of reading | Formative assignments (e.g. critical reading of literature, small scale enquiries). Summative assessment through written assignments. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. 2. Analyse the relationships between policy, theory and practice in a range of educational contexts and contribute to policy, practice and curriculum development in the workplace. | 2 and 3 - Lectures, seminar, group activities, workshop tutorials and directed activities in professional contexts. Use of study guides and packs of readings and/or on-line resources. | Formative activities (e.g. small scale enquiries and directed activities). Summative assessment through written assignments (e.g. based on formative activities) showing interaction between theory and practice. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. 4. Deploy a range of personal and professional skills relevant to the workplace and identify and justify solutions to educational problems relevant to their area of study. | 4 - Lectures, seminar, group activities, tutorials and directed activities in professional contexts. Use of study guides and packs of readings. | Formative activities (e.g. small scale enquiries and directed activities). Summative assessment through written assignments (e.g. based on formative activities) showing interaction between theory and practice. |
7. Programme Regulations
The award will normally be based on the degree mark formed from the credit weighted average marks across all modules.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Lecture, seminar materials and additional resources are available on ELE pages for each module. You are also able to access the library on campus or through the electronic library pages. The St Luke’s Campus library houses Education. You will be given advice about accessing educational journals and databases during modules, research methods sessions and supported in this by your dissertation supervisor. The campus also provides access to computers and printers. There is a print shop on campus where you can get photocopying or printing done. Details of all campus facilities can be found on the GSE website.
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Faculties should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff and the programme director.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
The Master of Education is normally offered to qualified educational professionals and those with equivalent qualifications. Applicants for admission shall hold a good first degree and shall: --
- be qualified teachers;
and/or
- hold equivalent professional qualifications;
and/or
- possess an appropriate qualification which enables them to undertake the professional masters degree;
Applicants for admission to the MEd TESOL (Summer Intensive) programme shall have the equivalent of two years full-time experience of working in an educational or training setting.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must fulfil the minimum standards for competence in English language(for reading, writing, speaking and listening) stated in the entry requirements (e.g. IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 6.0 in any section)
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Part-time)
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 180 |
ECTS credits | 90 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 01/05/2015 |
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