The Master of Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program is suitable for experienced teachers wishing to upgrade or refine their English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching skills. It is also for people who are new to education and wish to pursue careers in English language teaching in the adult education sector such as working with private colleges or migrant services. This degree The Master of Education (TESOL) offers sound theoretical foundations and extensive practical skills that address the broader aspects of education and training. All students in this degree have the opportunity to incorporate electives from other education areas such as leadership, or information communication technology (ICT), to tailor their degree to current and future career goals. This Master’s degree is flexible, allowing you to study online or in the classroom. What you will study During this degree you will study the key theories of ESL teaching and supplement them with an in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, grammar, assessment, evaluation and technology-based language teaching. You can also choose to do a supervised professional experience placement in an ESL classroom. You will build skills to investigate and solve complex issues in a rapidly changing educational climate and conduct an individualised research project that ties in with your work, interests and study specialisation. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Education will be able to: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theory and practice in specialised disciplines within the field of education in national and/or international contexts Demonstrate expert, specialised and technical knowledge in broad educational areas of pedagogy, assessment and curriculum designed to address the needs of diverse learners across a range of educational contexts. Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise information to solve complex problems in the educational field. Conduct independent research and inquiry, involving theoretical conceptualisation, innovative ideas and personal initiative. Demonstrate professional leadership through interpreting and communicating pedagogical knowledge and professional skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences.