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Master of Education in Teaching English As A Second Language

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Master of Education in Teaching English As A Second Language

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

2 Years

Intake

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tuition Fee

RM 21000

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Kuala Lumpur

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

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ study in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent.
  • Non-degree holders with at least a diploma or STPM may obtain MQA Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) approval for postgrad admission.
  • For international candidates, English Proficiency in terms of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is requirement for course commencement.

Course Outline

CORE MODULES

  • MED501 Second Language Learning: Theory, Acquisition, & Development
  • MED502 TESL Methodology: Theories and Practice
  • MED503 Task-Based Language Teaching
  • MED504 Testing, Evaluation, & Measurement in TESL
  • MED505 Curriculum and Syllabus Design in TESL
  • MED506 Education Research Methods
  • MED507 Integrating Technology & Multimedia in TESL
  • MED515 TESL Methodology 2
  • MED509 Linguistics and Language Teaching
  • MED510 Research – based Practicum (Project Paper)

 

ELECTIVE MODULES

  • MED511 Language Planning, Policies & Implementation
  • MED512 Practical Strategies for Managing Large TESL Classes
  • MED513 Literature and Language Teaching
  • MED514 English for Specific Purposes
  • MED508 Teacher Development in Language Education

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

2 Years

Intake

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tuition Fee

RM 21000

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Kuala Lumpur