Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost.nifl.gov [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.8.5/8.8.5) with SMTP id AAA20671; Thu, 29 May 1997 00:36:20 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 00:36:20 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <Pine.SUN.3.91.970529003203.18793A-100000@dorsai> Errors-To: lmann@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: ESLTEACHER <teacher@dorsai.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: Re: Master's degree by distance X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Status: RO Content-Length: 2222 Lines: 48 On Wed, 28 May 1997, Lynn Murabito wrote: > I've run across some links that indicate there are universities that > offer Master's degrees in TESOL by distance learning. Most of them are > outside the U.S. Can anyone explain how this would work Distance learning programs work pretty simply. The student registers by mail (sends in the money and so forth) and the university sends the materials, which the student receives, completes and returns by mail. Some unviersities' programs require a certain amount of residence, while others are entirely distance-based. Some univeristies say that they wil send *all* the materials required, but some expecct you to get to a library, or else to request materiasl from their libraries, for a fee. Most of the programs at a distance expect the student to be a practicing teacher, in order to be able to complete practical assignments. The programs I've seen are composed of modules which generate certificates and/or diplomas fo the first part of study (this varies from a couple of months to one year) These certificates/diplomas can be terminal, or the student can continue on for the MA. Most programs are designed to be completed in a minimum of three years. This kind of program is very useful for folks who are teaching abroad, but are also good for working teachers who just can't spare the time to go and sit in university classes. Most of the distance MA-TESL programs are offered through universities located either in the UK or Australia. There is a reasonably extensive listing of distance MA programs in Part One of the International ESL/EFL/ESOL Resource Guide, which can be accessed at the US Information Agency website, or at the Linguistic Funland website (both URLs are in my signature). Meg ESL Teacher "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Gandhi *********************************************************************** The International ESL/EFL/ESOL Resource Guide (FAQ) is accessible at: US Information Agency: http://www.usia.gov/education/engteaching/eal-faq.htm Linguistic Funland: http://linguistic-funland.com/mele-faq.html ***********************************************************************
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