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The Noodles
Joined: 24 Aug 2005
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Location: China, Chengdu
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 Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:37 pm Post subject: MA. Ed |
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Hi there
Am I right in thinking that a Masters in Education is the way to go if you want to teach at an International school?
A while back, I sent a post about obtaining a PGCE for the same purpose. However a few people have told me an MA. Ed is the way to go. My question is, what would I actually be able to teach with this qualification?
As I understand it, International schools do have ESL classes for non native speakers because they need to get to a level of English which will allow them to understand the English based curriculum. Am I wrong in thinking that?
Hypothetically, If they didn't have a ESL class, what then could I do with my MA. Ed if anything?
ESL is something i've been doing for three years and I think i'd be better off continuing with it. Just I want to do it at an international school. I know I could do an MA. ELT but what would be the advantage of that over MA.Ed and vice versa?
What do you all think? |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003
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Location: home sweet home
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| You should get a PGCE or PGDE if you want to teach in an international school. Usually they ask for you to have qualified teaching status and two years experience. |
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The_Hanged_Man
Joined: 10 Oct 2004
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Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 2:44 am Post subject: |
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| You should get a PGCE or PGDE if you want to teach in an international school. Usually they ask for you to have qualified teaching status and two years experience. |
This is correct. I am not familiar with the British system of qualifications, but if you do start a M Ed. program, make sure it is one designed for new teachers looking for certification. Simply obtaining an M Ed, without being certified is not sufficient for many international schools.
In the US some states (eg TX and FL) have alternative certification programs. These are generally the fastest and least expensive road to a certificate, as you can start working and earning a salary, while at the same time you are working on certification requirements at night. However, I'm not sure if there is a British equivalent to this. |
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guangho
Joined: 16 Oct 2004
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Location: in transit
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| Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Speaking of the states are there any which accept an M.Ed. in conjunction with your college degree and issue a certification in the area of your college studies? |
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