Professional Development

Working Party

Overview of Proposed Framework

andRecommendations

Context of Professional Development for ESOL

PD framework needs to prepare ESOL practitioners to teach:

A variety of learner groups In a variety of settings and sectors Through programmes which are

progressive, accessible and inclusiveand Form part of the SCQF

Challenges to be considered when developing a PD framework (1) Availability and accessibility:1)PD opportunities need to be accessible across

Scotland2)Need to be delivered using on-line/blended

learning opportunities Structure and progression:1)Qualifications framework should be clearly

structured and allow smooth progression2) Planning a PD route should be transparent and

should take account of existing qualifications in the field

Challenges to be considered when developing a PD framework (2)

Relevance 1)Course content needs to be relevant to

delivering new ESOL curriculum to those living and working in Scotland

Accountability and Standards 1) Qualifications need to be accredited within

SCQF / EQF 2) Current TESOL qualifications need to articulate

with professional qualifications in related areas, e.g. FE, CE etc

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

SQA PDA: Introduction to Tutoring ESOL (PDA: ITESOL)16 credits at SCQF level 6 Language and Learning in ESOL F43X 33 (language development focus)Developing ESOL Tutoring Skills F43W 33 (planning and delivery focus)

Pathway A

PathwayB

PathwayC

Cambridge ESOL CELTATrinity Cert TESOL or equivalent 24 credits @ SCQF level7/8 Equivalent qualifications will be mapped to framework.

SQA PDA in TESOL48 credits @ SCQF level 9Analysis of languageTESOL methodologyTeaching practice in range of settings24 credits @ SCQF level 9Plus 2 mandatory* and one optional^ Unit (24 credits @ SCQF level 9) to include:* Higher description of Language framework and events* ESOL in Scotland^ ESOL literacies^ ESOL in Specific Contexts^ Other units as appropriate

Cambridge ESOL DELTATrinity Dip TESOL or equivalent 60 credits @ SCQF level 11Equivalent qualifications will be mapped to framework.

Sector specific professional requirements

ExampleFE sector Teaching

Qualification in Further Education

TQ(FE)GTCS recognition

Progress to date PDA ITESOL validated and running in a number of

centres Pilot study undertaken into feasibility of PDA in

TESOL at SCQF Level 9 In principle agreement to fund SQA to commence

development work on the PDA in TESOL at SCQF level 9 this year and next. 

Agreement in principle that SQA should scope out a 'train the trainers' course (credit rated by SQA but not constituting a national award) for staff who would deliver the PDA, thus helping to promote quick early take up.