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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Senate Committee on University Priorities
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Memorandum
TO: Senate
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John Waterhou/
Chair, SCUP
Vice PresidenL.A'demic
RE:
Proposal for a M.Ed. in Teaching ?
DATE:
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March 16, 291
English as a Second or Foreign Language
(SCUP 05-022)
At its March 9, 2005 meeting SCUP reviewed and approved the proposal from the
Senate Graduate Studies Committee for the establishment of a M.Ed. in Teaching
English as a Second or Foreign Language, which is now forwarded to Senate for
approval.
Motion
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the proposal for a
M.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
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c: J. Driver
P. Shaker
T. O'Shea
C. Nicholls
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SOUP 05-022
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MEMORANDUM
TO: ?
SCUP
FROM: ?
Jonathan Driver, Dean of Graduate Studies
SUBJECT: M.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second orForeign Language
DATE: ?
21st February 2005
cc:
At the SGSC meeting of
14th
February
2005
a new M.Ed. stream in Teaching English as
a Second orForeign Language was approved. This stream replaces the "Understanding
Second Language Education" program. The curriculum and new Calendar description are
enclosed. No new courses are proposed.
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REVISED
MASTER OF EDUCATION?
TEACHING ENGLISH
AS A
SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE
in the Faculty of Education
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Simon Fraser University
Approved by Faculty of Education
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Graduate Programs Committee ?
January, 2005
Modified and approved by Faculty of Education
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January 17, 2005
Modified and approved by Senate Graduate Studies Committee
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February 14, 2005
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Brief description of the program
This Master's of Education (TES/FL) MEd program is designed to attract teachers
working with English as a second language learners in schools. It will also appeal to
those teachers of English as a second or foreign language to adults, whose interests are
primarily pedagogical. The program will provide students with advanced knowledge of
theoretical, research and practical issues in teaching English language learners. The
proposed program will focus on educational issues from sociocultural, psychological and
critical perspectives. The current interests and expertise of Education faculty members in
sociocultural, psychological and critical theory, and the importance of teachers having
understandings of these important issues involved in learning English as a second or
foreign language, should make this a popular program.
The program is designed for completion in two calendar years. As most students will be
practicing teachers, as is the case with other MEd programs, students will take one course
in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. In the summers, they will take two courses (or a
course and the Comprehensive Examination).
Through the courses, participants will
• Examine current theoretical perspectives on language, language learning and
teaching
• Consider a range of educational theories about learning, learners and resources for
learning
• Examine current international practice in teaching English language learners
• Examine practice in their own contexts for teaching English language learners
• Discuss current international research in TES/FL
• Investigate the role of technology in TES/FL
• Work individually and collectively on developing educational practices
• Consult, collaborate and communicate with colleagues about approaches to
teaching English language learners
• Articulate and investigate thoughtful questions for inquiry
• Represent and share their learning in diverse ways
Rationale for redesigning the program
The Faculty of Education has offered previously an MEd program called
"Understanding Second Language Education" (USLE) under the Curriculum and
Instruction rubric, with core staff consisting of Dr. Andre Obadia and Dr. Gloria
Sampson. Both professors have now retired, and the interests/expertise of the current
faculty in the area are different from those in the former program. The proposed program
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will concentrate on the teaching of English (not any language as in the previous
program). Furthermore, it will be of value to teachers of English as a foreign language as
well as teachers of English as a second language. The program consists of a
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reorganization of existing and special topics courses into constellations not possible
under the current Curriculum and Instruction MEd rubric. The new faculty member in
TESL is to take up duties in September 2005 and will contribute to the program.
Potential pool of applicants and estimated enrolments
In 2004-3, the Faculty of Education did not have an intake in the USLE program, because
of the retirements of faculty members, and the administrative leave of Dr. Kelleen
Toohey. The USLE program consistently enrolled a cohort of
12-15
students every year
since its initiation. Many enquiries from prospective students have been received, and it
is anticipated that we would have no trouble meeting the targeted enrolment for this
program of 15 students. An upper limit will be set at 20.
Key faculty members who will be teaching/supervising
Dr. Kelleen Toohey
Dr. Rosamund Stooke
New ESL Faculty member to start September 2005
Roumiana Ilieva (Limited term Instructor)
Intended start date
September 1, 2005, with cohort intakes every two years.
Admission requirements
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field (such as BEd/BA with Linguistics!
Education majors/minors)
• Relevant linguistics/education courses such as upper level Linguistics course(s) in
syntax, phonology, or semantics; Education course(s) in language arts, reading or
language acquisition
• For applicants for whom English is not the student's first language, English
Language competence equivalent to a minimum IELTS overall band score of 7.0, with not
less than
6.5
on any band
• Teaching experience or equivalent
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Proposed curriculum for the Master of Teaching English as a Second/Foreign
Language
Core:
• Education 824-5 Seminar in Second Language Teaching
• Education
825-5
Second Language Acquisition and Schooling
• Education
856-5
Sociocultural Perspectives on Education and Identity
• Education 714-5 Special Topics: Equity in Language and Literacy Education
Electives:
(at least three courses)
• Education
820-5
Current Issues in Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Education
826-5
The Reading Process
• Education
827-5
Individual Differences in Learning
• Education
854-5
Teachers as Agents of Change
• Education
855-5
Multicultural and Race Relations Education: Policy
Development and Program Implementation
• Education 711-5 Special Topics: Anti-Racist Pedagogies
• Education
720-5
Special Topics: Vygotskian Methodology for Language Instruction
MEd Comprehensive examination
(EDUC
883-5)
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Required Calendar Change
Current Calendar Entry
Curriculum and Instruction
The Curriculum and Instruction program can focus on an area of specialization such as
diversity and inclusion, education and technology, French education, second language
education, reading and learning disabilities, or can be pursued as a general program.
New Calendar Entry
Curriculum and Instruction
• The Curriculum and Instruction program can focus on an area of specialization such as
diversity and inclusion, education and technology, French education, reading and
learning disabilities, or can be pursued as a general program.
Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
This program, leading to the MEd degree, is designed for teachers working with
English as a second language learners in public schools. It will also appeal to those
teachers of English as a second or foreign language to adults, whose interests are
primarily pedagogical. The program consists of 35 credits of course work followed by
the MEd comprehensive examination.
Core Courses
Education 824-5 Seminar in Second Language Teaching
Education
825-5
Second Language Acquisition and Schooling
Education
856-5
Sociocultural Perspectives on Education and Identity
Education 714-5 Special Topics: Equity in Language and Literacy Education
Electives:
Students will select 3 of the following courses:
Education 820-5 Current Issues in Curriculum and Pedagogy
Education
826-5
The Reading Process
Education
827-5
Individual Differences in Learning
Education
854-5
Teachers as Agents of Change
Education
855-5
Multicultural and Race Relations Education: Policy Development and
Program Implementation
Education 711-5 Special Topics: Anti-Racist Pedagogies
Education 720-5 Special Topics: Vygotskian Methodology for Language Instruction
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