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Units indexed by faculty Master of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)Course code: 2503 + Course abbreviation: MEd(TESOL) + Total credit points required: 72 + 18 months full-time, 3 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis course 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. Entry requirementsTo be eligible for admission to the course applicants must hold either:
Applicants must also be experienced teachers who hold a teaching qualification recognised in Australia. English language requirementsApplicants 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. Advanced standingTeachers 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 fieldwork 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 fieldwork. Course structureStudents are required to successfully complete 72 points, comprising one of the following three options:
Option 1Research core unit
Program elective
Specialist electives
General elective units
General elective unit
Option 2Research core unit
Program elective
Specialist electives
Professional projectOption 3Research core unit
Program elective
Specialist electives
Research thesisGeneral elective unitsAny 12-point units selected from the units offered within the education postgraduate coursework studies programs. Note that general electives usually do not need the course coordinator’s approval, unless under exceptional circumstances (ie if the student wishes to enrol in a unit from another faculty). Research methodology units
Research thesisThe 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. NoteThis course outline is indicative of the program students will follow, but is subject to change. Students should consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Check the timetable for unit availability via the website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September. Contact detailsInquiries: telephone +61 3 9905 2819 or visit www.education.monash.edu.au. Course coordinatorDr Margaret Gearon Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |