MA E-LINGO Teaching English to Young Learners (Pre-School and Primary School)

E-LINGO is a part-time two-year post-graduate blended-learning Master's programme that leads to a qualification in the teaching of English to young learners. The Master's degree also gives students access to degree courses in teacher education and research at the university level. E-LINGO is a blended learning programme combining online coursework with 5 x 2 days of face-to-face sessions at the University of Education (Freiburg, Southern Germany). These meetings can be attended virtually. A two-week placement in a language classroom also forms part of the programme. What makes E-LINGO stand out is that it not only qualifies you to teach English to young learners but it also opens up an academic path in the field as the programme allows you to develop research skills as well as gaining practical experience. This combination gives graduates of the programme access to a wide range of job opportunities, for example: In nursery schools and playgroups In kindergartens and preschools In language courses for children offered by private institutions (language schools, community centres, etc.) In primary and bilingual schools At universities (post-graduate research, teacher education, doctoral degree [PHD]) With publishers (materials design) In school administration (curriculum development, in-service teacher education). What makes E-LINGO special? It acknowledges your work experience. Previous work experience is one of the entry requirements and makes up 60 of the 240 credit points necessary to start the MA programme. Blended learning The flexible post-graduate programme combines 5 x 2 days of face-to-face teaching sessions on campus in Freiburg, Germany, or virtual with distance learning online.  Flexibility Part-time study allows you to combine academic study with work or other commitments. The majority of the programme is delivered online using the E-LINGO learning platform. Integration of language and content Language skills and teaching methodology are developed simultaneously by completing coursework in English, supported by native speakers. Theory and practice You will have the opportunity to develop research skills and gain practical experience through the combination of theory and practice. You will: Discuss recent theories of teaching language to young learners and consider how they can be applied in authentic contexts Analyse authentic classroom videos and teaching/learning resources for primary and preschool education Cooperate to develop classroom research projects in authentic teaching contexts Participate in a two-week placement in a language classroom.