MA Adult Literacy, Numeracy & ESOL
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The Department is not currently recruiting to the MA in Adult Basic Literacy and ESOL.
How we teach
This distance learning programme, sometimes called blended learning, is taught using a range of activities, materials and opportunities to discuss issues both face to face and through an online forum.
Tutor and peer discussion happens through a specifically designed virtual learning environment. Individual contact with members of the programme team is by e-mail or phone. We encourage you to visit the Lancaster campus whenever you can where you can use the study resources in the library and consult tutors face to face, for example, when working on your dissertation. Programme staff are always happy to advise you on study and career pathways and to discuss your long-term goals with you.
Students will receive:
- Support from a team of professionals to guide you through all aspects of your study
- A face-to-face induction session, introducing the course and tutors and other students
- Support in using the on-line environment, including the virtual learning environment, chat space, cafe and other areas
- A course pack containing discussion notes for each session with questions, activities/tasks and case study materials, used in conjunction with the Virtual Learning Environment
- A reader containing a mixture of theoretical, research based and case study material, extracts from government documents, and web-based material
- Links to sources of advice on research and evaluation methods
- Access to a website with e-mail discussion group, and chat room/bulletin board
- Access to international visiting speakers on-line
- Access to the Lancaster University Library journals and databases
- Online presentations
- Networking community
We do not assume any prior knowledge of the online technology and we assist you to develop your knowledge of both the learning environment and other electronic resources.
Assessment
A variety of types of written assignment allow participants to demonstrate their areas of strength. Each module requires completion of a document of approximately 5000 words and these could include;
- Essays and reviews of published literature
- Research reports
- Reflective journal
- Portfolio of writing
- On-line discussion contributions
- Institution based research project or dissertation
During each module all participants must contribute at least 1,000 words to the posted discussions during module sessions and participate in at least one of the live discussion. These contributions are qualificatory only and will not be assessed, but participants will be encouraged to build on them in their end of course assignment.
Study Support
In addition to specially designed and written modules the Masters student will receive all relevant course readings and access to the Lancaster University Library, on-line electronic journals and databases. You will have a tutor who will help with the course material, mark and comment on your written work, and who you can ask for advice and guidance. In addition there will be tutorial support on-line through computer conferencing, group tutorials, email and internationally recognised adult educators as guest discussants. An important part of establishing study support is the compulsory induction held at the beginning of each module. During this day and a half you will meet both your tutor and fellow students, review the course outline and have a practical on-line session to introduce you to the technology.
The university welcomes post-graduate applications from students with additional needs and requirements. Potential applicants are advised to make early contact with the Disability Advisor, +44 (0)1524 (5)92010 / (5)92111 / (5)92085; minicom: +44 (0) 1524 592111 and e-mail: c.quinn@lancaster.ac.uk. Christine Quinn will discuss any special requirements and needs in detail. All post-graduate candidates who have indicated they have support requirements will automatically be sent information from the Disability Advisor once their application has been received.
Timing
There are four start points each year (January, April, July & October) allowing flexibility in starting points and progression between modules.
Credit Transfer
Individual modules can be taken as freestanding units (20 credits each). The University takes part in the national Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS), with a maximum of 20% of the programme credit can be brought in from elsewhere (this applies to the PG Diploma and MA only). This means that the credits you gain from our modules will be recognised by other universities. Students who successfully complete 180 credits are eligible for the Masters Award.
Further information about credit transfer
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