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An Introduction to MA TESOL

An Introduction to MA TESOL. Dr. Desmond Thomas, International Academy, University of Essex. Your weekly routine: Term 1. Monday : ELLT classes look at the contexts of English language teaching Tuesday : SLA classes look at the learner perspective of English teaching

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An Introduction to MA TESOL

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  1. An Introduction to MA TESOL Dr. Desmond Thomas, International Academy, University of Essex

  2. Your weekly routine: Term 1 Monday: ELLT classes look at the contexts of English language teaching Tuesday: SLA classes look at the learner perspective of English teaching Wednesday: M&M classes look at the most practical aspects of teaching English Thursday: GSRS classes provide academic reading, writing and research skills Thursday: PDE classes look at the content of English language teaching

  3. What can you expect from tutors? • Input of ideas in each class • Opportunities to share ideas • Opportunities to ask questions • Materials in hard copy • Electronic resources and links • Tutorials for 1-to-1 advice • Guidance, encouragement, support

  4. What tutors expect from you • Attendance & punctuality • Respecting deadlines • Clear communications (Essex email) • Preparation for classes • Taking notes and keeping records • A critical approach to learning • Alerting tutors to problems a.s.a.p.

  5. Resources (in order of usefulness) • Yourself (mainly past experience) • Your tutors and colleagues • The library (virtual) • The library (physical) • The internet • The Resource Centre

  6. The library General: http://libwww.essex.ac.uk/Users/colchester.htm E-resources: http://serlib0.essex.ac.uk/screens/help_eresources.html Tour: http://libwww.essex.ac.uk/Virtual_Tour/default.htm

  7. Using the internet • Journal articles via Google Scholar 2. Statistics e.g. http://www.statistics.gov.uk • Encyclopedias of knowledge: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page • Software: http://www.endnote.com/ • TEFL resources: http://www.eltgames.com http://www.englishclub.com/esl-quizzes/

  8. General study tips • Plan your life and make realistic choices • Make sure that expectations are realistic • Match expectations with those of tutors • Keep records of everything – and backups • Develop productive routines • Become an active researcher • Upgrade all of your skills • Allow yourself breathing and thinking space

  9. Written assignments • Choosing the right question/topic • Managing and planning reading • Managing and planning writing • Turning reading into writing • Drafting, re-drafting and editing • Learning from feedback

  10. Sources of information • Handbooks: http://courses.essex.ac.uk/IA/IA910/ • Webpages: http://www.essex.ac.uk/plagiarism/ • 1-to-1 tutorials • Tutors (specified office hours) • IA office staff

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