Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Taught)

On completion of this programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to make a valuable contribution to the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. You will be aware of the contemporary debates impacting the sector and the theoretical considerations underpinning pedagogical decisions. You will be exposed to different methodologies and contexts of English language teaching including raising awareness of the needs of different groups of learners such as children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and community-based learners. You will be confident in contributing to supporting learners in schools and community organisations to have a sense of belonging and integration.

You will be supported through tutor and peer-led opportunities to gain an understanding of multilingual populations and how to effectively strengthen community ties.

Whilst this programme doesn’t lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you will be fully prepared for a range of professional careers within the education sector which include:

• Teaching English overseas or in a private organisation

• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Coordinator in schools

• Lecturing in Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE)

• Educational charity roles

• Management and administrative careers in education

Crafting your own identity as a TESOL practitioner
This programme empowers all students to become active participants in their own learning journey and to articulate their own identity as a TESOL practitioner. Flexible learning opportunities will stimulate an enquiring, analytical and creative approach where you are encouraged to embrace independent judgement and critical self-awareness.

You will be supported to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to engage with sustainability challenges, which will prepare you to be a responsible global citizen.

This programme will allow you to gain the skills necessary to create safe and inclusive learning environments that embrace diversity and promote social cohesion. You will be confident in encouraging collaborative learning and implementing conflict resolution strategies.

A degree that aligns with the world around us
Advocating for gender equality and empowering all women and girls is woven into the course through a focus on inclusive pedagogies that respect and promote diversity. You will be encouraged and supported to reflect on any biases and assumptions through practising transformational education principles and understanding the importance of fostering a more equitable learning environment.

You will explore new methodologies and technologies in language teaching that can be applied to various contexts, so you have the practical skills to contribute to economic development as a TESOL practitioner.

You will be supported to explore your understanding and develop your critique of informed opinions of current English Language Teaching (ELT) policies, schools of thought and strategies through the lenses of local, national and international contexts and cultures.