Program Overview

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Master's Degree in Bilingual Teaching in Educational Centers of Primary Education and Immersion in English Language

The Master's Degree in Bilingual Teaching in Educational Centers of Primary Education and Immersion in English Language is a 60 ECTS credit program that provides ideal linguistic training and methodology for those who dedicate their professional activity to teaching in bilingual schools.

Basic Information

• What knowledge will I acquire with this Master?
  • The Master's Degree provides the necessary tools to carry out the task of teaching in bilingual primary education centers, ensuring the necessary theoretical and practical training in the field of bilingual education.
  • It helps to learn about and develop teaching projects and to delve into the world of bilingual education analysis and research.
• Is this degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?
  • Yes, the degree is official, with a favorable final verification report.
• Is it necessary to pass an access test?
  • For admission, the accreditation of mastery of the English language equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or the passing of a test designed for this purpose is required.

Objectives

• The main objective is to provide current or future teachers of bilingual primary education centers with the necessary tools to carry out their task and update their training.
• To ensure that they fully understand the operation of bilingual programs in English and that they are adequately prepared linguistically, academically, and methodologically to provide quality instruction.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

• Understand the theoretical and practical principles of bilingual teaching and CLIL methodology.
• Examine the current legislation and organization of bilingual primary schools.
• Recognize the theoretical, practical, and methodological foundations for the development of reading and writing skills.
• Know and identify information and communication technologies for their application in the bilingual primary classroom.
• Know the systems and tools for language assessment in the bilingual classroom.
• Identify the vocabulary and grammatical structures of specific English in each of the areas proposed.
• Experience research tools in bilingual and CLIL teaching contexts.
• Recognize criteria for the selection, development, and adaptation of educational materials.

Skills

• Compare the evolution of foreign language teaching in different educational systems.
• Handle the current regulations and instructions for the beginning of the school year.
• Plan didactic units and CLIL programs of the different content disciplines.
• Design, evaluate, and create materials following the guidelines of Content and Language Integrated Learning.
• Apply strategies for the development of phonological and phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension in English.
• Design and adapt digital educational content using multimedia and interactive tools.
• Plan and design objective evaluation processes to assess linguistic knowledge.
• Participate in a conversation fluently and spontaneously, arguing and justifying different points of view.

Competences

• Apply and use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired regarding the teaching and learning of the Content and Language Integrated Learning methodological approach.
• Organize and plan language and content integration tasks in the professional environment.
• Speaking, debating, arguing, and writing in English, demonstrating the ability to analyze and synthesize.
• Integrate sustainability as a cross-cutting axis in the curricular design and teaching practice.
• Develop working methods adapted to the field of bilingual teaching in different educational contexts.
• Formulate judgments and propose solutions to bilingual teaching problems based on theories and methods.

Admission and Enrollment

• Admission Requirements:
  • Possession of an official Spanish Graduate or Graduate university degree or equivalent.
  • Accreditation of mastery of the English language equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Candidate Selection:
  • In the event of excess demand, selection will be based on a standardized curriculum, professional experience, academic record, and motivation.
• Offer of Places: 35 places. If the minimum number of students is not reached, the University may choose not to open the teaching group.

Training Itinerary

• The Master's program consists of four modules:
  • Module 1: Bilingual Teaching in Primary Schools
  • Module 2: Content and Language Integrated Learning: CLIL
  • Module 3: Linguistic Immersion in English
  • Module 4: Practicum and Master's Thesis
• Each module includes various subjects that cover the theoretical and practical aspects of bilingual teaching and CLIL methodology.

Material Resources

• The program utilizes various material resources, including libraries, laboratories, and educational technology, to support student learning.

External Internships

• The External Practices subject is a curricular subject that promotes comprehensive training through the practical application of knowledge acquired during the master's degree.
• Internships are designed to provide students with professional experience in real situations and conditions.

Quality Guarantee

• The program is subject to an internal quality assurance system that includes monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes.
• The system ensures that the program meets the established quality standards and that it is constantly improved to respond to the needs of students and the labor market.

History

• The program has a history of continuous improvement, with periodic evaluations and updates to ensure its relevance and quality.

Tracking

• The program is subject to ordinary and special monitoring processes to ensure its quality and relevance.
• The monitoring processes include the collection of data and information on the program's outcomes, student satisfaction, and labor market insertion.