Incorporate new and effective methodological and pedagogical tools that will boost your teaching in Bilingual Education in High School"

Bilingual education has gained ground in recent years. In the teaching field, methodological trends and approaches not only require an adaptation in the way a second language is taught in the classroom, but also a new approach. New models of bilingual education offer advantages and challenges to both teachers and students. Advantages that will be developed throughout this high-level specialization, by professionals with extensive experience in the sector.

Bilingual education in educational centers has become increasingly popular, which has led to an increase in the demand for specific training for language teaching. Although progress has been made in this regard in recent years, with the creation of specific preparation programs, aimed at meeting this growing demand, we must continue to strive to improve the education system in a committed and responsible manner, by addressing needs and developing an innovative, ambitious and effective teaching model.

In educational terms, bilingualism provides students with a number of advantages. Bilingual students are able to acquire a very high level of the language, sometimes to a native level, which greatly benefits them in their future careers. Likewise, adolescents who receive this type of education find it easier to pick up different languages, acquire a more complex vocabulary, are able to communicate fluently and tend to be more receptive to other cultures.

A unique specialization program that stands out for both its high-quality content and excellent teaching staff, all of whom are professionals with years of experience in the sector. An unrivaled opportunity for professionals who wish to acquire the latest teaching methods in bilingual education and would like to incorporate them into their daily professional practice. 

Give your career a boost to success and become a competitive professional who will bring excellence to any educational institution”

This professional master’s degree in Bilingual Education in High School contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market.The most important features include:

• Practical case studies presented by expert linguists
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies for teaching languages
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Join the pioneers in the field of education with a competitive program in terms of quality and prestige: a unique opportunity to distinguish yourself as a professional"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Receiving a bilingual education helps students become more receptive to other cultures and better understand the world around them"

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The program in Bilingual Education in High School is aimed at facilitating the performance of the professional dedicated to working with children who want to learn a foreign language. This program's design will allow professionals to acquire the necessary skills to update themselves in the field, after deepening their knowledge of the key aspects of bilingual education. To this end, TECH establishes a series of general and specific objectives to fulfill future graduates’ expectations.

TECH provides the professionals with the means to generate an educational impact that will result in real and permanent development for students"

General Objectives

• Propose the use of new technologies to promote the learning of a second language and the creation of teaching materials to facilitate and enrich the learning of a second language
• Develop learning strategies through directed play and total physical response strategies
• Propose tools and techniques for the evaluation, selection and analysis of literary works for young people and their use as a resource in teaching a second language
• Develop patterns and strategies for expression, voice modulation and interpretation of texts in English aimed at young people
• Propose game-based educational strategies to promote learning and experimentation as a resource in teaching a second language
• Establish playful activities to be used in the classroom according to students' current situation and level

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Principles of Bilingualism

• Get to know and understand the main theories on the mechanisms of L1 and L2 acquisition
• Gain knowledge about the psychological processes and factors involved in L2 learning
• Understand the difference between learning and acquisition, and between language proficiency and language performance
• Become familiar with new trends in the field of professional and scientific ASL and bilingualism
• Have knowledge of the language and content programming framework and master the curricular content of the various areas in English: Social Sciences, Experimental
• Sciences and Technical Education and to know teaching strategies for these contents 

Module 2. Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)  

• Know the concepts and techniques of teaching English as a foreign language throughout history, especially the results of research and advances in the field of education
• Use English correctly in the classroom, according to specific phonological, morphological, lexical-semantic, syntactic and discursive characteristics 

Module 3. Educational Methodology and Didactics for Bilingual Education

• Acquire specialized terminology in the field of second language acquisition
• Know and understand the main linguistic policies promoted at regional, national and international levels and their influence on educational legislation
• Know the effect of bilingual programs in schools
• Know and understand the main theories and models concerning bilingualism and multilingualism
• Understand the relationship between objectives, skills and content in teaching English as a second language
• Understand the concepts, characteristics and domains of the assessment of English as an L2: what to assess, how to assess and when to assess

Module 4. Oral Skills. Listening and Speaking

• Understand long speeches and lectures in the English language
• Understand television news broadcast and programs on current and educational issues
• Understand most films in which the language is spoken at a standard language level

Module 5. Reading Comprehension 

• Learn about reading promotion programs: objectives, uses and activities
• Be able to use new technologies (ICT) for learning English language and literature as a foreign language

Module 6. Writing in L2 (English)

• Master various work techniques and know how to use summaries, diagrams and concept maps

Module 7. The Spanish Linguistic System   

• Learn to distinguish the sociocultural factors that differentiate the English language from the other languages

Module 8. Methodology and Didactics of Teaching Spanish as a Second Language     

• Know and be able to apply current trends in foreign language teaching methodologies
• Understand different negotiation styles
• Understand presentations on various topics
• Know how to work in Language and Literature as an L2: elaboration of specific materials

Module 9. Didactic Resources for Teaching Spanish as a Second Language

• Follow complex story lines within the teaching and educational environment
• Know how to use different eavesdropping strategies
• Know and be able to use textbooks as the primary teaching alternative in the teaching-learning of language and literature
• Be able to design joint language and literature activities as two interrelated subjects
• Know how to develop: activities for starting, developing, reinforcing and extending the didactic units 

Module 10. Educational Research and Assessment in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language    

• Know how to program and develop teaching units
• Know how specific bilingual schools operate
• Know the different grouping models in the classroom and techniques to improve teaching-learning and student involvement in the process
   

Take the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this area in order to apply it to your daily practice"