What is the difference between the International Masters of Education in TESL/TEFL and the on-campus Masters of Education in TESL?
Here is a brief summary of the differences between the two TESL programs: – International MEd: All students are international students and the program starts with a 5 week orientation course aimed to assist students with North American academic literacy and educational discourses as well as cultural orientation. Applicants to the program may have little teaching experience. One of the core courses in the program is Fieldwork which allows the international students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Canadian educational settings, the program is completed in 4 semesters, academic literacy support is offered throughout the duration of the program, courses are usually scheduled in the day time, course content is likely to address more fully TEFL situations – On campus MEd: Most students in the program are full time teachers in the Vancouver area. All courses are scheduled in the evenings. Since all students are experienced teachers the program does not make provisions for a Fie
