Study programme code

GRIOM.HT

Study programme administrator

Suliko Liiv

MER study programme code

1637

version code

GRIOM/11.HT

School / college

HT - School of Humanities

Study programme title in Est.

Inglise keele õpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Teacher of English

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training with subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister (inglise keele õpetaja)

Study programme aims and objectives

To create opportunities for getting an academic degree in education in the field of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), show more...
as well as for being prepared to work as teachers of English in basic school as well as gymnasium, and for further professional development, e.g. doctoral studies.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has an overview of educational theories and learner development, is familiar with the terminology, theories and research methods of his/her speciality and didactics show more...



- can distingish between different educational paradigms and critically evaluate their implementation options
- is able to discuss problems related to the English language and culture in a teaching context


- can establish interdisciplinary links between pedagogical-psychological and the English language and culture related knowledge



- is able to plan and manage the learning process, design and analyse the study environment, supervise learning, support learner motivation and evaluate learner development, using appropriate educational methods and means of educational technology


- can work in a team and as a team leader, involving different partners - learners, colleagues and other partners in the educational system, and interact with different target groups
- is familiar with the teachers' professional ethics and follows it in both his/ her professional activity as well as outside it, is an active citizen in society, is familiar with relevant legislative acts

Graduation requirements

120 ECTS (credit points) of which the core subjects are 33 CP, show more...
general pedagogy and psychology 30 CP, subject-specific didactics 15 CP, pedagogical professional placement 15 CP, electives 12 CP and Master's thesis 15 CP.