School of Education

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)MA/PGDip/PGCertFull and part-time www.birmingham.ac.uk/tefl

This programme offers a unique opportunity to study for a qualification which links teaching English to wider issues of school-based education. It is ideal for those who want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of current debates in the teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language and further develop their practical language teaching skills. The programme encourages deep engagement with the world of practice through visits to schools in the UK, team-teaching activities and project work. Students enjoy additional opportunities for professional development, including conferences, awards and popular research seminar series in the School of Educations world renowned MOSAIC research centre.

Course contentStudents on the TEFL programme take six modules and do a dissertation. Compulsory TEFL modules include: Second Language Learning; Communicative Language Teaching; and Language, Discourse and Society. In addition, students take Education Observation, Evaluation and Supervision, which offers an opportunity to observe learning and teaching in British schools; and Practitioner Inquiry in Education, which introduces students to research approaches and methods in education and helps them to plan and carry out their Masters dissertation. Examples of optional modules include Curriculum Design in Global Contexts; Human Rights, Citizenship and the

senior roles within their teaching contexts, or pursue a research qualification (usually a PhD degree) in topics such as second language learning and teaching, bilingual education and multilingualism. Graduates are consistently successful in winning prestigious PhD scholarships and awards and they present their work at international conferences and in publications.

Entry requirementsApplicants are required to have a first degree in a related field (e.g. TEFL, education, linguistics), but individuals from a range of educational and professional backgrounds are considered. A clearly demonstrated interest in TEFL is important and while some teaching experience is an advantage, it is not an essential requirement for entry. International applicants will need to provide evidence of English proficiency.

How to applyApplications can be made at www.birmingham.ac.uk/tefl. You are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Contact detailsDr Maggie KubanyiovaT: +44 (0)121 414 8056E: m.kubanyiova@bham.ac.uk

www.birmingham.ac.uk/tefl

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)Environment; Personal and Professional Skills for Education Management; Leadership for School Improvement; Speech and Language Difficulties; and Education as an International Issue. These modules provide a strong grounding in theoretical literature as well as appropriate classroom methodology and course design with the opportunity to create bespoke teaching and learning materials.

Assessment Modules are typically assessed with 4,000-word written assignments in which students are asked to explore a topic of their choice, review relevant literature and collect and analyse some data in a small-scale research project. For some modules, assessment will take the form of a design and evaluation of curriculum or teaching materials. There will be an early opportunity to submit a short piece of written work and receive constructive feedback from the tutor. The dissertation is 15,000 words in length, and encourages students to explore an aspect of TEFL which is personally relevant to them and their teaching contexts. Students typically have five months to complete the dissertation and have an individual supervisor to offer advice and support.

Progression and employabilityGraduates have progressed to jobs working as EFL teachers in schools and universities around the world, return to their English teaching jobs in their home countries, are promoted to more