Master of Education in Teaching Languages in Global Contexts

Simon Fraser University

The program is intended primarily, but not exclusively for international students with an interest in teaching additional languages. However, students may come from a range of educational backgrounds and from different regions of the world who may or may not have prior experience teaching additional languages. Designed with international students in mind, this program features a highly personalized graduate education experience (including academic and cultural support) and a strong learning community. Our cohort-based model allows students to work through the program and coursework together (18-24 students).This full-time intensive program combines the theory of teaching and learning languages in a globalized world with a practical component of fieldwork (observations of teaching). During two fieldwork courses students observe teaching and learning in diverse Canadian classrooms at different levels. Although some teaching (mini-lessons) may be available during fieldwork, the intention of these experiences is to provide MEd students opportunities to explore various inquiry questions regarding language education in a variety of B.C. classroom contexts. While fieldwork courses enhance understandings of teaching and learning languages, they are not considered practicum experiences.Simon Fraser University has an outstanding academic reputation. Over the past decade, we have consistently been ranked among Canada’s top comprehensive universities. We have three campuses in the Metro Vancouver area, serving over 35,000 students.Located in the province of British Columbia, we enjoy one of the most favourable climates in Canada. Metro Vancouver, with a population of more than 2 million, is home to a diverse community of people who have settled here from all over the world.

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