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Master of Education Advanced
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Education Advanced |
Abbreviation: | MEdAdv |
UOW Course Code: | 1441 |
CRICOS Code: | 088676F |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring, EDU November (Distance only) |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Education Advanced is a higher degree for both professional educators and for those who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The degree extends the learning outcomes of the Master of Education, in a two year program.
The degree introduces participants to contemporary trends and issues in research, theory and practice of TESOL. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, discourse analysis, pedagogical grammars, research methods, language assessment, English for specific purposes, and computer assisted language learning. Students in this advanced masters degree broaden their TESOL study by undertaking further study in one of two areas:
- Educational Leadership
- Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Education Advanced will be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge in two disciplines associated with the field of education within national and international contexts.
- Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complete information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Conduct independent research and inquiry, involving higher order conceptualisation, new ideas and personal initiative.
- Interpret and transmit educational knowledge, pedagogical and professional skills, and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Communicate effectively and collaboratively with stakeholders through variety of modes in the educational landscape.
- Use advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems in the educational field.
- Act responsibly, ethically and professionally with diverse populations at local, national and global levels.
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree of Master of Education Advanced, a student must complete a total of at least 96 credit points, including:
- Requirements of the TESOL specialisation (60 credit points);
- At least 24 credit points in a single second area of study; and
- Elective subjects required to complete the degree, if required.
The degree will have no more than 24 credit points (four subjects) at 800 level.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESOL specialisation core subjects (18cp) It is recommended that EDGZ921 be completed within the first 2 sessions and EDGT991 be completed towards the end of the degree. | |||
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2016/2017 |
| EDGT984 | Theories of Second Language Learning | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT991 | Researching TESOL Perspectives and Practices | 6 | Autumn |
| TESOL specialisation electives Plus 7 subjects selected from the TESOL specialisation elective list below (42cp): | |||
| EDGT817 | Pedagogical Grammar | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT830 | Methodology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT835 | Teaching English in International Contexts | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT838 | Professional Experience in TESOL | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT890 | Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT931 | Oral Communication and Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT934 | English Pronunciation and Prosody | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT940 | Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT976 | Text and Context | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT983 | Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT985 | English in Specific Contexts | 6 | Spring |
| Second areas of study | |||
| Students must complete at least 24 credit points from one of the following areas of study. | |||
| Educational Leadership | |||
| Students selecting Educational Leadership must complete the following 2 core subjects (12cp): | |||
| EDGL901 | Foundations of Educational Leadership | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL903 | Introduction to Educational Management | 6 | Spring |
| Plus at least 2 subjects from the Educational Leadership elective list below (12cp): | |||
| EDGL909 | Leadership of Effective Change | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL911 | Leadership in Curriculum | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL919 | Mentoring Beginning Teachers | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL920 | Leading, Developing and Managing People | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL922 | Law for Educational Leaders | 6 | Spring |
| Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training (ICT) | |||
| Students selecting ICT in Education and Training must complete the following core subject (6cp): | |||
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus at least 3 subjects from the ICT in Education and Training elective list below (18cp): | |||
| EDGI901 | Emerging Issues in Educational Technology | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI902 | Instructional Strategies and Design | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI903 | Digital Resource Design | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| EDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI905 | Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| Electives | |||
| Elective subjects may be chosen from the list above, or from any Master of Education specialisation (12cp). | |||
Please note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Master of Education Advanced (TESOL) is an approved postgraduate ESL program for Department of Education (DE) teachers wishing to qualify as ESL teachers. DE accreditation will be dependent upon subject choice.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au