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denise
Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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| fat_chris wrote: |
I may sign on to do a full-time MA in ESL/Linguistics soon.
What features of a master's degree program did you look for when choosing a university? What do you recommend I look for when considering degree programs?
Is learning more about CALL becoming a standard feature? I would like to learn more about CALL, but in your opinion, is CALL really relevant to today's ESL classroom? |
My program also had a certificate in CALL. I think it does look impressive on a CV, but in some contexts (e.g., rural [fill in the country] where there is no running water, much less internet access), it may be hard to use when you return to the classroom. Keep in mind your ultimate goal in terms of location. I did learn quite a lot in the few elective courses that I took, though. Too bad my brain is a sieve and I can't remember any of the web design stuff.
I'm betting that lots of people will say to look for a program that includes plenty of practicum hours (e.g., plenty of practical stuff to balance the theory). I agree--possibly the only thing that I wish had been different in my program was the practicum. We had one, but the required teaching hours were very few.
My program also a few research & testing classes. I cannot stress enough how much I learned about tests--what makes 'em good or bad, how to design good & fair ones, etc.
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dmb
Joined: 12 Feb 2003
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| Maybe I was a bit over the top. I'm doing an Med TESOL at Edinburgh Uni(Distance) Listening to cassettes and writing out intonation patters doesn't seem relevant at the mo.I started a new class this week. So a module on teaching 17 year old Arab trainees to open their books and turn off their phones would be more relevant |
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MELEE
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
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Location: The Mexican Hinterland
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| Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Back to the original question (though I also agree, it is worth it for prof. dev. alone) in Mexico, you certianly don't need a Master's to get a job. But... the best jobs in the country reguire one, and the difference in pay/working conditions can be astromonical.
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