Master of Education in Primary English

Duration:
18 Months

Mode of Study:
Full-Time

Programme Coordinator:
Mr Jigme Dorji

Programme Overview

The programme aims to prepare educators with an advanced, values-based understanding of primary English education. The programme offers a broad and integrative foundation in disciplinary knowledge, reflective practice, and inquiry-focused professional learning, enabling educators to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Bhutan’s primary English classrooms. It supports practitioners in developing the insight and confidence needed to respond to emerging educational priorities and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s broader educational development.

Learning Outcomes & Skills

On completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

  1. examine different theories of teaching and learning of primary English education to inform effective classroom practice
  2. design innovative pedagogical strategies for effective teaching of English in the primary classroom
  3. implement learner-centred approaches that support inclusive and developmentally appropriate English instruction
  4. integrate digital technologies and teaching resources effectively to enhance teaching and learning in primary English classrooms
  5. design effective learning and teaching resources for primary English education
  6. conduct systematic inquiry using appropriate research methods in primary English education
  7. apply advanced theories and practices in literacy, literature, and language development to enhance primary English education
  8. design assessment practices that support meaningful learning in primary English classrooms
  9. use educational data to make evidence-based decisions for improving teaching and learning processes
  10. generate evidence through research to improve instructional practices and student learning outcomes
  11. evaluate emerging educational trends to adapt responsive and future-oriented approaches in primary English education
  12. critique the Bhutanese primary English curriculum in relation to established theories of curriculum development and implementation
  13. apply advanced English language proficiency in academic and professional contexts
  14. demonstrate professional leadership through academic initiatives and the development of professional learning communities.

Who the Programme Is For

The programme prepares government-funded, in-service primary English teachers and interested private education enthusiasts to lead and innovate in curriculum development, teacher education, assessment, and research. It develops graduates’ professional competence, instructional leadership, and capacity to enhance English language, literature, and literacy education across primary schools, while providing a clear pathway for further academic progression, including doctoral studies in English education and related fields. By integrating evidence-based practices, research-informed decision-making, and leadership development, the program equips graduates to drive educational quality and assume influential roles at both school and system levels.

Curriculum Structure

Year I ( Semester I )

Modules
  • ENA505: Teaching Grammar in Context
  • EDT504: Digital Pedagogy
  • MTA506: Educational Statistics
  • RES506: Educational Research Methods

Year I ( Semester II )

Modules
  • ASE504: Educational Assessment
  • ENA506: Approaches to Children’s Literature
  • ENA507: Applied Phonology in Primary English Education
  • RES507: Educational Research Project

Year II ( Semester I )

Modules
  • ENA608: Second Language Acquisition Theories and Pedagogy
  • ENA609: Literacy and Instruction in Primary Education
  • CUR607: Emerging Trends in Global Education
  • RES507: Educational Research Project (cont.)
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