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Fully Supported Distance Learning Postgraduate Studies
in Adult Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL
"The Programme has significantly helped my career"... "it has provided me with an academic focus and requirements to engage in studies that have expanded both my knowledge and understanding."
"Distance learning can seem challenging to those who haven't done it before, but the structure of this course means that you can do the reading in your own time and then join in the online discussions to develop the ideas collaboratively with other members of the group."
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fss/edres/study/alne/index.htm
10 week modular courses that can be taken on a stand alone basis or may be credited towards a Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters in Adult Literary, Numeracy and ESOL.
* A flexible programme leading to a variety of academic qualifications
* Designed specifically to meet the needs of experienced practitioners
* Recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research
* A comprehensive on-line learning support environment
Application deadline 8th April 2005 for the following modules
Family and Community Literacies - Tutor Jane Mace
From an examination of studies which have seen literacy as a social practice in family and community life, this module considers some political dimensions to the educational programmes designed to promote 'family literacy'. In considering the strategies adopted for evaluating such programmes, we will also look more broadly at ways of collecting, analysing and using research data that can reveal insights and generate new learning.
* Scribes, domains and authorship
* Literacy and the dynamic of family life
* Citizenship and the literacy of community life
* Family learning: policies and practice
* Evaluating the family and community programme
Debates in ESOL Teaching and Research - Tutor Kathy Pitt
With the introduction of the subject specifications for ESOL teaching, this module addresses the specialist knowledge required for continuing professional development in the field. The module will cover:
* Learning an additional language: looking for universal characteristics
* The good language learner: changing definitions?
* From mono- to multi-lingualism: language use across settings and identities
* Learning the written language: cultures, communities and classrooms
* Learning the spoken language: from ideal to asymmetrical interaction
Structure
The programme is modular, with each Module requiring 180 hours of study, and involves a mandatory face-to-face 1 ½ day induction session, held on a Friday afternoon and all day Saturday at Lancaster University. The induction is followed by fully supported distance sessions conducted through email and the Internet. On completion of the modules students undertake an institution based study or dissertation.
Cost per module is £600
Please note the individual Modules are subject to an annual increase in-line with Lancaster University policy and UK inflation, unless paid in advance.
Information, advice and applications
We deal with many queries about professional development issues by phone and e-mail and we are able to keep in close touch with developments around the country. Please call us if you have a question about your CPD route or for information about other aspects of our work. We are always happy to share information and news of events.
http://www.literacy.lancs.ac.uk
Lancaster University is a core partner in the National Research and Development Centre for Adult literacy and Numeracy funded by the DfES.
Regards
Kathryn James
Educational Research
County South College
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YD
Tel: 01524 593 665
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Website: http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fss/edres/study/alne/index.htm
<<F&C Module Overview.pdf>> <<ESOL Module Overview.pdf>>
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