English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The Master of Professional Education in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a dynamic course-based program that helps students develop the required competencies to become effective teachers of English.

This program was originally designed for international candidates who wish to enhance their skills in teaching English as a foreign language, but it also attracts domestic students. 

The Master of Professional Education in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a course-based program that helps students to develop the required competencies to become effective teachers of English.

This program can be completed in one year. It was originally designed for international candidates who wish to enhance their skills in teaching English as a foreign language, but it also attracts domestic students. 

Benefits of Studying in Ontario, Canada at Western University

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• Western University has many social and professional development events for graduate students.

Learn more about the international graduate student experience at Western University by visiting the following websites:

• English Language Centre
• International and Exchange Student Centre
• Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for International Students

Graduate Studies for International Students at Western University

Western is committed to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive services to all students, faculty and staff, while embracing the multiculturalism which defines our campus body. 

There are many opportunities to get involved with international activities on campus, including joining clubs and campus projects, to volunteering with Western's international community and attending seasonal events:

• Western International

Important Notes

• The successful completion of a Master of Professional Education degree does not amount to certification with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
• This program familiarizes students with the latest research in the field of language education, but it is not a research-intensive program with a thesis component. It provides excellent preparation to students who wish to apply for admission into a research-intensive Masters (M.A.) program but may not be considered sufficient preparation for direct admission into a Doctoral (PhD) program.

Objectives

The objective of the MPEd, TESOL is to provide learners with a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights that is informed by literature in the fields of TESOL and Applied Linguistics.

At the end of the program, students will demonstrate a conceptual understanding of research and pedagogical competence that enables:

• a working comprehension of how research has been conducted to inform TESOL practice;
• a critical evaluation of the research literature in the disciplines or TESOL and Applied Linguistics; and
• the ability to critically analyze and evaluate complex pedagogical problems of practice based on established and/or innovative principles and techniques in TESOL.
• Awareness and understanding of TESOL literature and pedagogy. The ability to apply the existing body of knowledge to critical analysis of questions and issues relevant to the practice of TESOL in varied settings.
• The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:
• the exercise of initiative and of personal responsibility and accountability;
• decision-making in a variety of TESOL situations;
• The intellectual independence required for continuing professional development;
• The ethical behavior consistent with academic integrity and the use of appropriate guidelines and procedures for responsible classroom conduct; and
• The ability to appreciate the broader implications of applying knowledge to particular contexts.
• The ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, issues, and arguments about TESOL using the most appropriate genres and modes.
• Demonstrated cognizance of the scope and complexity of TESOL literature and practice, including the potential contributions of other interpretations, methods, and disciplines.