Master of Arts in TEFL

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Programme outline

Programme outline

Objective:
This programme is designed for teachers who wish to achieve a higher and advance qualification level in the theory and methodology of teaching English as a Foreign Language.Notting Hill College “Master of Arts in TEFL” is an offshore programme validated by PHU.

Programme tasks: candidates will receive their credentials after they finish

Their academic studies (Preliminary Master Courses): 30 credits hours.
Writing 20,000 word dissertation: 6 credits hours

Graduate students receive
           Letter of Graduation
           Master Degree Certificate
           Course Transcript
           Alumni Card

Optional for additional fees
Degree Equivalency Offered by California University of Foreign Credentials
Evaluation (CUFCE)

General Objectives

The general objectives of the course will require each student to be able to:

Demonstrate a thorough grasp of the main phonological, lexical, syntactical and other aspects of modern communicative English, with particular reference to its roles as a means of communication.

Demonstrate a thorough grasp of the English language and its origins.

Predict with reasonable accuracy the learning needs of any group of ESOL, ESL, or ESP learners and to conduct a needs analysis in the light of observation and testing.

Write instructional objectives and prepare appropriate lesson plans.

Discuss intelligently an extensive repertoire of lesson forms

Monitor his or her own effectiveness as a TESOL and/or TEFL and reflect on his/her performance objectively.

Show a full understanding of the first and second language acquisition theories, their stages and their influence on current methodologies, and an ability to integrate these theories in classroom practice.

Evaluate authentic and pedagogical materials critically.

Understand the importance of evaluation, the role of errors, scales of attainment
and types of assessment.

Admission Requirements: candidates need to have:

A bachelor degree from an accredited college/university or a comparable degree.

The equivalent of one years' full-time teaching experience.

Completed a TESOL/TEFL certificate level course (or equivalent)

Nonnative speakers of English must have a TOEFL score of 600 (IBT 100) or an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 on listening and reading and no sub-score below 6.0 or equivalent. A full year of studies in a British or American Based institution.

Please scan your qualifications and e-mail it to us at info@school-of-teacher-training.co.uk

If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact us; info@school-of-teacher-training.co.uk

Course Structure

Part 1: Academic Section (Preliminary Master) a total of 30 Credits
Part 2: Thesis A 20,000 word dissertation 6 credits

Syllabus Break-down	Code	Credits	Fees (Distance Learning)	Fees (Distance Learning with facilitation
NHC Advanced TEFL Certificate	TTp02	6	140 GBPs	Check availability & fees
NHC Diploma in the Theory and Methodology of Teaching ESOL/EFL	TTp05	20 5 per module	300 GBPs (75 GBPs per module)	Check availability & fees
NHC Advanced Diploma in the Theory and Methodology of Teaching ESOL/EFL	TTp06	4	1400 GBPs	Check availability & fees
Part 2: Thesis 20,000 word dissertation	TTp07	6	1400 GBPs	Check availability & fees

Examples of Courses Offered: *Principles and Practices of Language Teaching; *Applied linguistics; *Language Analysis 1 (Structure of Grammar); *Language Analysis 2 (Phonological System)*First Language Acquisition; *Second Language Acquisition; *Practicum; *Teaching of Reading; * Teaching of Writing; *Teaching of Speaking; *Lesson Planning; *Managing Disruptive Students; *Research and Thesis Writing; * Origin of English.

Assessment

Answering 12 quizzes
Sitting for a comprehensive Exam
Writing a total of 1o Assignments (1500 word per assignment)
Writing a 20,000 word dissertation

The assignments and the task sheets for the academic section would be graded and sent to you by your on-line tutor. The modular format of the course obviates the need for a final test as the course is graded on an ongoing basis.

Tuition fee: 1840 GBPs (installments 200 GBPs per month)

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES:

Participants may transfer up to 15 credits from other institutions accredited by NHC.
Participants must provide proof completion of any courses-credits transferred into NHC Master of Arts in TEFL and must meet NHC admission requirement outlined above.
Students who transfer 15 credits or less must select other NHC courses to complete 36 credits.

For course providers

Interested in accrediting your TEFL/ TESOL Courses for NHC Master of Arts in TEFL?

Ask about our articulation agreement: info@nottinghillcollege.co.uk

Accreditation and affiliation

Pebble Hills University is fully accredited by the International Commission for Higher Education, which is the professional quality control mechanism for Colleges and Universities' standards. Their Accreditation gives a public record of your learning that will be widely accepted by employers, professional associations, by other colleges and universities, and will be recognized in and out of state as well as internationally.

Graduates of PHU programs will be recognized by the following organizations for membership at a grade appropriate to each applicant's qualifications and working experience:

Chartered Institute of Training And Development
International Association of Educators (INASED)

Notting Hill College is an organisational member of; BILD - The British Institute for Learning and Development, USDLA - United States Distance Learning Association and the IATEF, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language.