Educational Technology and TESOL: The University of Manchester

Course description

The course is designed for experienced teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (including teachers of EFL, ESL, EAL, ESP, and so on) in whatever geographical context or type of institution they are working. Applications from both native- and non-native-English-speaking teachers are welcome.

The MA in Educational Technology and TESOL Course aims to enable experienced practitioners to: further their careers with regard to obtaining positions of seniority, embed practice within a research dimension, contribute to the professional development of other teachers, and act in advisory capacities to teaching and associated agencies. It also aims to help participants develop advanced knowledge and deeper understanding of TESOL-related research, theory, and areas of debate, particularly in the field of educational technology; understand more deeply their roles as TESOL practitioners given the international currency of English and the developments in the educational environment afforded by technology access and global networking; adapt and design teaching and learning resources; and develop their academic literacy so that can complete their MA course and thereafter undertake further academic studies.

Module details

The MA in EdTech & TESOL consists of compulsory course units covering approaches, methods and techniques in TESOL, language learning and technology, multimedia and courseware development, online teaching and learning and developing researcher competence.

Other units on offer cover topics such as: psychology of language learning; language education as intercultural practice; course design for language teachers; the education of language teachers.

Career opportunities

Participants often go on to positions of seniority, undertake new areas of professional activity, contribute to the professional development of other teachers, and act in advisory or consultancy capacities to teaching and associated agencies. It is also possible to go on to doctoral studies in TESOL.

Entry requirements

• Academic entry qualification overview: This course is for home and international graduate teachers who have an initial qualification in teaching and a minimum of three years' relevant teaching experience since their graduation.
• English language: Non-native English-speaking teachers should also show evidence of language proficiency (eg IELTS 7, TOEFL paper-based test 600 and TWE 4.5; TOEFL computer-based test 250 and TWE 4.5).