The focus of the four-course MEd topic is to prepare teachers for successful careers in Teaching English as an Additional Language. The MEd Teaching English as an Additional Language program is a practical, research-informed program that is designed for teachers working with students learning English as an additional language.

Who is this program for?

• Educators who teach EAL learners integrated in typical classroom and school settings
• Educators with an interest in teaching English as an additional language
• School leaders in schools with diverse populations of students including EAL learners
• Consultants or other professionals involved with TEAL

Program/Degree: Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (4 course program) towards the MEd Interdisciplinary

Delivery: Blended

Duration: One year (4 consecutive terms)

Contact: Graduate Program Administrator: Cheryl Ohly ,
Academic Program Coordinator: Dr. Subrata Bhowmik

Program Schedule:

Term 1 - Summer 2025: English as an Additional Language Learning

Term 2 - Fall 2025: Language Teaching Methods

Term 3 - Winter 2025/26: Evaluating and Designing EAL Curricula

Term 4: Spring 2026: Assessing English Language Proficiency

For more information:

https://werklund.ucalgary.ca/graduate-programs/teaching-english-additional-language-med

Registration open November 1 to March 1, 2025

ATESL Chapter: Provincial