PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Master of Education Program in Teaching English (M.Ed. Teaching English) degree is divided three programs-the first program receives the professional teacher certificate learning with 52 credits, the second program does not receive the professional teacher certificate learning with 42 credits and the third program learning by independent study is 42 credits. The program designed for those who seek a systematic education in teaching English for professional teacher.
Students of the M.Ed. Teaching English program will acquire knowledge of teaching English, texts, and practices with a focus on teaching English approach and terminology, develop analytical thinking and research skills.
VISION
Creating education, communication fluently, cheerful virtue, learning innovation, aim for excellence in teaching English.
Department of Curriculum and Teaching Reason for Learning at DCT
1.Build your Strong Theoretical Background in Teaching Methodology
Our program focuses on English Language Teaching, instruction, and curriculum, assessment, and evaluation, educational innovations, as well as linguistics and culture. Students will acquire strong theoretical knowledge and up-to-date teaching methodology so that they can apply their knowledge and skills toward sustainable development and educational research in the field of teaching English as a foreign language.
2.Gain Practical Skills and Teaching Strategies for Teaching English
Students will learn the necessary skills of teaching English practitioners. They will learn how to develop academic educational concepts creatively; solve problems through appropriate processes; provide English instruction appropriately with multicultural awareness, and use suitable information and communication technology in their research and English teaching.
3.Learn in International Academic Environment
Students will learn in an international environment with our international student body and our international guest lecturers.
4.Flexible Class times
Our flexible class times are suitable for pre-service, in-service, and full-time working teachers/practitioners. Compulsory courses usually meet on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
ADMISSION
The program offers three plans of study to suit different backgrounds and needs of our students:
- Plan 1 (Coursework and Thesis): Students are required to receive the professional teacher certificate learning with 52 credits.
- Plan 2 (Coursework and Thesis): Students are not required to receive the professional teacher certificate learning with 42 credits.
- Plan 3 (Coursework and Master Project): Students are required to take 42 credits of courses learning by independent. Also, students in this plan must pass a comprehensive exam as a requirement for graduation.
Students have up to two academic years from the date of entry into the program to complete all the requirements. For the thesis plan of study, students’ research proposals must be approved within the first two academic years after entering the program. Please refer to our website https://dc-teaching.com/ for more details or see the TEFL handbook available for download
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS
1.Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), or Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts (B.A.) majoring in English;
2.GPA of no less than 2.50 or 2 year of teaching experience; and
APPLICATION
In general, the application is open two rounds in a year. The first-semester admission starts from around June-September. The second-semester admission is in November – March. Please refer to our website https://dc-teaching.com/ for more details on application requirements, procedures, schedules, and up-to-date information.
- Applicants are required to follow the admission procedures and mail in the completed application form and required documents to the Division of Teaching English Program, Faculty of Education, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University.
- Eligible candidates will then be called for an interview. Names of the eligible candidates and interview schedules will be announced on our website.
When to Apply?
Round | Application period | Exam date | Instruction begins |
1 | April 1-June 1, 2023 | June 10, 2023 | June 17, 2023 |
2 | June 30-July 15, 2023 | July 17, 2023 | July 24, 2023 |
ACADEMIC CALENDAR YEAR:
The program operates on a semester basis:
- First semester: June – September;
- Second semester: November – March.
CURRICULUM
Master of Education Program in Teaching English (M.Ed. Teaching English) (English Program) aspirant specifies a program area in which classes and research work are to be done and in which she or he expects to become a scholar. This area of concentration consists of three plans.
Plan 1 (Coursework and Thesis): Students are required to receive the professional teacher certificate learning with 52 credits.
Plan 2 (Coursework and Thesis): Students are not required to receive the professional teacher certificate learning with 42 credits.
Plan 3 (Coursework and Master Project): Students are required to take 42 credits of courses learning by independent. Also, students in this plan must pass a comprehensive exam as a requirement for graduation.
Master of Education Program in Teaching English (M.Ed. Teaching English) study aspirant, with the assistance of an advisor, constructs a M.Ed. Teaching English program plan of coursework and research opportunities.
Plan 1 (Coursework and Thesis):
- Unit of Specific Subjects 9 credits
- Unit of Specific Subjects (9) non-credits
- Unit of Major Subjects 12 credits
- Unit of Professional Teacher Subjects 13 credits
- Unit of Independent Selective Subject 6 credits
- Unit of Thesis 12 credits
Total 52 credits
Plan 2 (Coursework and Thesis):
- Unit of Specific Subjects 9 credits
- Unit of Specific Subjects (9) non-credits
- Unit of Major Subjects 15 credits
- Unit of Independent Selective Subject 6 credits
- Unit of Thesis 12 credits
Total 42 credits
Plan 3 (Coursework and Independent Study):
- Unit of Specific Subjects 9 credits
- Unit of Specific Subjects (9) non-credits
- Unit of Major Subjects 15 credits
- Unit of Independent Selective Subject 12 credits
- Unit of Independent Study 6 credits
Total 42 credits
CURRICULUM SUBJECTS
Plan 1 (Coursework and Thesis):
- Unit of Specific Subjects 9 credits
624 101 English for Teachers
624 102 Teaching English through World Today
624 201 Research in Teaching English Language
- Unit of Specific Subjects (9) non-credits
624 202 Buddhist Meditation
624 203 Comparative Grammar in Foreign Language Acquisition
600 101 English Tipitaka Analysis
For students who have never studied B.A. of teaching English or the subjects related with teaching English must study these subjects more.
624 103 English for Communication
624 204 Writing English
624 301 Psychology for Teachers
- Unit of Major Subjects 12 credits
624 104 English Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
624 205 Linguistics for Teachers
624 302 English Proficiency Development
624 303 Seminar on Teaching English
- Unit of Professional Teacher Subjects 13 credits
624 207 Educational Innovation and Information Technology
624 311 Volunteering Mind and Community Relations
624 312 Practicum
624 313 Teaching Internship in School 1
624 402Teaching Internship in School 2
- Unit of Independent Selective Subject 6 credits
624 304 Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills
624 305 Teaching Reading and Writing Skills
624 306 English Instruction Design
624 307 Academic Writing
624 308 Information Technology for English Instruction
624 309 Teaching Skills for Translation
624 310 Selected English and American Writers
- Unit of Thesis 12 credits
624 401 Thesis
Total 52 credits
Plan 2 (Coursework and Thesis):
- Unit of Specific Subjects 9 credits
624 101 English for Teachers
624 102 Teaching English through World Today
624 201 Research in Teaching English Language
- Unit of Specific Subjects (9) non-credits
624 202 Buddhist Meditation
624 203 Comparative Grammar in Foreign Language Acquisition
600 101 English Tipitaka Analysis
For students who have never studied B.A. of teaching English or the subjects related with teaching English must study these subjects more.
624 103 English for Communication
624 204 Writing English
624 301 Psychology for Teachers
- Unit of Major Subjects 15 credits
624 104 English Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
624 205 Linguistics for Teachers
624 206 Literature and English Instruction
624 302 English Proficiency Development
624 303 Seminar on Teaching English
- Unit of Independent Selective Subject 6 credits
624 304 Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills
624 305 Teaching Reading and Writing Skills
624 306 English Instruction Design
624 307 Academic Writing
624 308 Information Technology for English Instruction
624 309 Teaching Skills for Translation
624 310 Selected English and American Writers
624 311 Volunteering Mind and Community Relations
- Unit of Thesis 12 credits
624 401 Thesis
Total 42 credits
Plan 3 (Coursework and Independent Study):
- Unit of Specific Subjects 9 credits
624 101 English for Teachers
624 102 Teaching English through World Today
624 201 Research in Teaching English Language
- Unit of Specific Subjects (9) non-credits
624 202 Buddhist Meditation
624 203 Comparative Grammar in Foreign Language Acquisition
600 101 English Tipitaka Analysis
For students who have never studied B.A. of teaching English or the subjects related with teaching English must study these subjects more.
624 103 English for Communication
624 204 Writing English
624 301 Psychology for Teachers
- Unit of Major Subjects 15 credits
624 104 English Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
624 205 Linguistics for Teachers
624 206 Literature and English Instruction
624 302 English Proficiency Development
624 303 Seminar on Teaching English
- Unit of Independent Selective Subject 12 credits
624 304 Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills
624 305 Teaching Reading and Writing Skills
624 306 English Instruction Design
624 307 Academic Writing
624 308 Information Technology for English Instruction
624 309 Teaching Skills for Translation
624 310 Selected English and American Writers
- Unit of Independent Studies 12 credits
624 402 Independent Studies
Total 42 credits