Supporting Trainees on an MSc TESOL Programme

McDonagh, V. (2022) Supporting Trainees on an MSc TESOL Programme. IATEFL TTEdSIG PCE 2022, Belfast, UK, 16 May 2022.

Abstract

Although trainees are traditionally associated with intensive training programmes such as CELTA or CTESOL there are large numbers who choose another route: the Masters programme in TESOL. This presentation describes how on master’s programme was designed and how it caters for trainees with little or no previous teaching experience. Outline: Why do some initial trainees opt for a Masters degree rather than a short intensive programme? (more prestigious qualification, more likely to get a better job, better opportunity to learn more about English language and culture) In which areas of the programme do these trainees need support? (language awareness; practical teaching experience; reflection) Language awareness – module on descriptions of language with a focus on discourse, lexis and phonology Practical teaching experience – taking on ‘teacherly roles’; emotions; team planning and teaching; peer teaching; watching recordings of classroom teaching by professionals Reflection – on sessions and their teaching experiences; reflecting not only on the negative but what they also did well and what they’ve learned from the experience

• Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
• Status: Published
• Refereed: No
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: McDonagh, Dr Vanessa
• Authors: McDonagh, V.
• Subjects: L Education > LC Special aspects of education; L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Modern Languages and Cultures > Language Centre

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