Languages, Linguistics and TESOL»Student Profiles»Current Students»Rhys Davies
Languages, Linguistics and TESOL
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Applied Linguistics
"I can build a professional portfolio in place of a dissertation, which will help with my own personal pedagogical goals."
It has developed my understanding of teaching to such an extent that I can think about what is best for my specific students. I have become more and more confident to apply myself to the more senior opportunities available to me on completion of this course. I like that my choices for post-graduation are facilitated here; lecturers are willing to help with either career or doctorate advice. I mostly like that I can build a professional portfolio in place of a dissertation, which will help with my own personal pedagogical goals.
I feel that I can effectively critique authors and studies that challenge my understanding, and I can utilise teaching theories in my work.
I will be required to be observed teaching in term three. There are placements available through the University or through my own initiative.
If you’d like to replace your dissertation for a professional portfolio, get your CELTA or CertTESOL first. If you’d like to skip a few modules, get your DELTA.
...the opportunities that will become available to me, and my lecturers who have previously taken a similar route to be where they are now.