MA TESOL PROGRAMS and the JOB MARKETTESOL 2005 –

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Brian J. English Ph.D.Director, Woosong Language Institute

Assistant Professor TESOL-MALLWoosong University – Daejeon, South Korea

WOOSONG UNIVERSITY

TESOL-MALL PROGRAMFounded in 2002

33 students have received an MA degree

24 women 9 men (4 Non- Korean)

62 students currently enrolled (10 Non-Korean)

Most students have jobs when they enter

The Program Aims to Cultivate: World citizens, leaders within the globalization and who will contribute to the development of English education and multimedia- related English education,

Multi-skilled experts who combine practical foreign language and information processing skills with tourism and international commercial skills.

Graduates Teachers, curriculum specialists, or administrators in ESL/EFL programsMainly at the secondary, adult, and college levelsMost work in Korea; several work abroad.Several graduates have enrolled in Ph.D programs in the US Full-time employment with benefits is the greatest challenge

Korea’s EFL Job MarketThe 7th curriculum mandates English Language Instruction promote fluency through more communicative approaches

Parents send children to private English classes

How Woosong Prepares GradsRaising awareness of what type of jobs are availableProfessional Development as a component of required coursesEmpowering students with additional skillsNetworking & training to “re-enter” marketProviding students with jobs (50% work at Woosong)

Leadership Preparation

Grads must demonstrate some ability to do research and present their work

Sharing of Skills/Knowledge

Teachers helping teachers

Curriculum development

Remaining Challenges

Helping More Grads Find Jobs Overseas

Establishing an Alumni Network

Encouraging Collaboration After Graduation

Fostering Involvement in Professional Organizations

Thank You

For Additional Information on Woosong:http://vod.woosong.ac.kr/tesol/tesol_intro.htm

http://www.wsu.ac.kr/wwwhome/english/about/w_pre_01.html

http://www.brianenglish.net/teachersresources.htm