Master of Education in Teaching English As A Second Language

Overview

RATIONALE FOR THE PROGRAMME

• To enhance the quality of English Language Teaching in Malaysia, supporting Malaysian government’s initiative by targeting mid-career professionals and those aiming to pursue a career in the field of TESL.
• To raise competent and academically qualified English Language teachers to meet the growing demand in the private sector education.
• To equip English Language teachers with skills to enable them to make learning of English efficacious and interesting.

AIMS

• To provide hands-on training and solid academic research experience for teachers of English as a Second Language.
• To enhance professional competence, knowledge and students’ career prospect in the discipline based on informed practices and broader view of education.
• To upgrade and update teaching skills and benefit from new developments in the field of TESL while acquiring enquiry skills for continuous professional development.
• To enable teachers to effectively manage curriculum changes and changing needs of learners.

KEY FEATURES

• 2-year programme leading to the HELP Master of Education (TESL) degree
• Full accredited by MQA (MQA/FA 2999)
• Modular mode
• Credit transfer or subject exemption based on MQA guidelines
• Interactive, practical, small group teaching with a variety of student experience.
• Peer learning by working with other professional teachers from across the country and different language background.
• Innovative pedagogical practices and integrative methodologies.
• Highly qualified and dedicated academic team with extensive record of service in leading universities in the region, all with strong pedagogy background.
• Good value for money and numerous scholarships and bursaries are available.
  • Special fees/scheme
  • Merit scholarship based on academic performance
  • Chinese Independent Secondary School (CISS) scholarship