~ Dr. Jerry Liang 1998 The EdD TESOL at Queen’s 欲申請2009入學EdD in TESOL的申請者,即日起已可報名,詳情請與本處聯絡.
Doctor of Education (TESOL) EdD established in the Graduate School of Education in January 1997. Partly taught and partly research-based doctorate. TESOL strand is specifically aimed at professionals engaged in English language teacher education in Taiwan.
Aims Critically evaluate the research findings of published, empirical studies Make use of appropriate research methods to conduct educational research Design small-scale, class-based research projects to investigate the local context • Primary Degree (or equivalent) • Minimum of 5 years full-time professional experience in the Education sector • IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) Total Fee: 17, 100 pounds sterling (2008/09入學) Payable in 3 instalments - both specialist modules - at least four research modules - two additional modules Specialist TESOL module (1): researching TESOL This module aims to enable you to conduct research into current practices and approaches to the teaching of English as a Foreign Language. The focus is specifically on conducting small-scale, class-based research as a means of improving educational practice. This module looks at alternative ways of researching the role of interaction in language learning. This includes:
- Interaction and SLA (second language acquisition) - Interaction in different contexts - Interaction and learner and teacher roles
Research methods modules
Other modules: Choose 2 from… • Leadership and Professionalism • Management of Change • Public Management of Education • Assessment and Testing: Concepts and Issues • Equity Issues • Education Law • Education and Social Disadvantage • The International Human Right to Education – Research & Practice • Counselling: Research and Practice • Psychology in Education: Current Issues • Policy and Management in Special Education
Timetable Date and Place Modules June2008 (Taipei) Introduction to Research Methods _____________________________________________________ July 2008 – 5 modules plus 1 TESOL module October 08 (QUB) _____________________________________________________ January 2010 (Taipei) 1 TESOL module and research plan _____________________________________________________ Feb 2010 – Sept 2011 Dissertation (Taipei)
Assessment Minimum of 80% Attendance Taught modules: 5,000 word assignment per module (40,000 words) Dissertation by research: 40,000 words No exam
Application Application should be made on the appropriate form and submitted by 28 February prior to academic year of entry. 欲索取申請表格請與本校駐台聯絡處索取.
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