Programme Aims and Objectives
The EdD programme is aimed at experienced educators and professionals in education settings who aspire to extend their expertise in a particular Specialized Area, and their professional knowledge in a broad range of educational contexts through core courses.
Upon the completion of the Programme, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an expert knowledge, understanding and competence in the Specialized Area and in the larger educational context;
- generate appropriate theoretical frameworks to address, analyse and propose innovative approaches to a broad range of educational issues;
- develop insights into research trends in the Specialized Area and demonstrate readiness to contribute to the professional literature in that field;
- effectively communicate concepts and theories within the Specialized Area to an audience of peers both locally and internationally;
- analyse educational policies, processes or practices from different perspectives critically; and
- demonstrate a thorough understanding of ethical practices within the Specialized Area.
Language Education (English)
This area emphasizes critical analysis and discussion of key issues and theoretical concepts in the area of Language Education. It focuses on the respective roles of English and other languages in diverse multilingual and multicultural settings and will include, in the context of English language teaching and learning, the implications for language education of the developing roles of English in international and multilingual settings. The implications of this for language policy and pedagogy are explored. This naturally involves a study of the roles research can play in language education and includes paradigms of enquiry and critical enquiry.
Specialized courses
- Critical Literature Review on English Language Education
- Research Design for English Language Education
- Theory in English Language Education Research
- Special Topic in English Language Education