Course code: 2503 + Abbreviation: TESOL + Clayton + Contact: Dr Margaret Gearon (telephone (03) 9905 2769 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)
The Master of Education (TESOL) is designed to meet the needs of: teachers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in teaching English as a second or foreign language; English language teachers needing an accredited qualification; educators who wish to use this pathway as a basis for detailed research in English language teaching and learning; and teachers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in teaching students from language and cultural backgrounds other than English ones.
To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must hold either an approved three-year bachelors degree and an approved fourth year of study, or an approved four-year bachelors degree, or have qualifications or experience considered by the faculty board to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above awards. Applicants must also be qualified teachers who hold a teaching qualification recognised in Australia.
Applicants who are not native speakers of English will be
required to demonstrate substantial competence in written and spoken English
before admission. These requirements are:
(i) education in full English medium in an English-speaking country, or
(ii) IELTS - 7.0 global (no score below 6); TOEFL - 600 with TWE of 5; computer-based TOEFL - 250.
Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising one of the following three options:
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
Research
core unit |
Research
core unit |
Research
core unit |
Program elective - EDF6236 Language society and cultural difference (12 points) |
Program elective - EDF6236 Language society and cultural difference (12 points) |
Program elective - EDF6236 Language society and cultural difference (12 points) |
EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL (12 points) |
EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL (12 points) |
EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL (12 points) |
EDF6234 Issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages (12 points) |
EDF6234 Issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages (12 points) |
EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL (12 points) |
EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL (12 points) |
EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL (12 points) |
Thesis 16,000 words (24 points) |
General elective unit (12 points) |
EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project (A) or (B) (8000 words) (12 points) |
Research core unit (a) Students enrolled in (option 1) Program elective unit EDF6236 Language society and cultural difference (requirement for TESOL pathway) Specialist elective units EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL |
General
elective units Any one postgraduate unit relevant to the course as approved by the course coordinator Option 2 No general electives Option 3 No general electives Research thesis The research core unit is a corequisite for the research thesis. It may be taken concurrently with the research thesis or completed prior to the commencement of the research thesis. |
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Check the current timetable for unit availability via the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September.
The Master of Education (TESOL) may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within 18 months (three semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within three years. The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
Teachers who have taught ESOL for three years full-time or longer may document 22 days of lessons in their own classrooms in lieu of undertaking an externally supervised teaching practicum and EDF6238. Teachers who have gained the Royal Society of Arts Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults (RSACTEFLA) may gain an exemption of five days from the teaching practicum.
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