Policy and Practice in Basic Skills Education (ESOL) – MA full-time
Bachelor's degree
In Bolton
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Bachelor's degree
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Bolton
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Why choose this course? Here we will give you a challenging academic environment that is focused on bringing out the best in you. Focus on the interests of Skills for Life practitioners, with emphasis on ESOL policy, practice and provision Take advantage of flexible delivery, including online and classroom delivery, which fits around your professional commitments Reflect on your own educational specialisms through strongly linked theory and practical work Be assured by high levels of personal tuition and close contact with staff due to small group sizes Be inspired by experienced course tutors with track records in education research, theory and practice Course overview The MA Policy and Practice in Basic Skills Education (ESOL) is for teachers, trainers, team leaders and heads of department/section who work in the field of ESOL teaching. You will consider the different contexts in which English language teaching and learning takes place and learn about the latest research in the field. You will also explore the development of ESOL provision and the impact of external factors, such as political and historical events, and how they have affected the teaching of English as a second language. You will learn about theories and principles of ESOL provision and relate these to your personal practice. About the course This exciting and demanding masters course will develop your knowledge and critical thinking skills regarding the principles and practice of ESOL learning. You will be taught by educational professionals using a mix of seminars, presentations, experiential learner-centred activities, group and individual tasks and...
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- IT
- ESOL
- Skills and Training
- Teaching
- Basic Skills
- English
- Basic IT
- Basic IT training
- Basic
- Government
- Full Time
Course programme
You will examine the relationship between theories and practice of teaching English as a second language. You will learn about the latest developments in curriculum design and issues of sociolinguistics, ethnographic and social-physiological approaches to ESOL teaching and learning.
You will consider the wider issues that may have an impact on the teaching of ESOL, for example, the place of English in a changing global context; the effects of international political events; national trends; immigration policies and attitudes to integration, multiculturalism and cultural identification. You will also look at issues relating to policies on further and adult education.
You will have the opportunity to share your experiences and observations with your fellow students as basic skills practitioners and will research, critique and analyse principles and practice in ESOL learning.
What you will studyYou will carry out personal research into a contemporary issue in ESOL education that is relevant to your professional interests. You will agree your area of research with your tutor.
In addition, the subject areas you study may include the following: impact of international political events; national political trends; government policies on immigration; changing attitudes to integration/assimilation/multiculturalism; society’s attitudes to cultural identification; government funding and fees policies; government policies concerning further and adult education; the impact of the core curriculum and qualification framework; recent research on second language acquisition. You may also study principles of ethical practice.
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Policy and Practice in Basic Skills Education (ESOL) – MA full-time