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Welcome
to Pathway
Online
Pathway Online is an innovative one-year programme
which assists students in their transition to a high-quality
international university education.
Pathway Online informs and supports students to successfully select a university course
that is suited to their personal interests and circumstances, while also developing the
essential English-language and academic-study skills that will be needed once they
start this course. We offer guidance to help students understand what options are
open to them both in terms of moving abroad to study, and in accessing international
education online from the comfort of their own homes. We assist with the application
procedures and support students up to the point of enrollment into the university of
their choice.
Making the decision on how to progress your education is complex and navigating
the options is challenging. The Pathway Online programme can help you to make life
choices that otherwise might not be open to you.
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A Pathway Online student is…
• accustomed to speaking English with native speakers
• able to understand both spoken and written English
• c onfident in their ability to communicate in both written
and spoken form
• able to write academic assignments in English
• familiar with the concepts of undertaking basis research
• practiced in giving their opinion on a wide range of issues
• practiced at working collaboratively with other people through English
• informed about a wide range of choices regarding International
Education through English
We provide the
pathway to a
brighter future
3. S T U DY
2.M ATC H
1. LEA R N
1. Learn 2. Match 3. Study
A one-year course in Our expert panel of Pathway Online supports
English for Academic international education you on your journey to
Purposes, delivered in five specialists will advise Higher Education through
short modules, provides you on a wide range of English. We offer expert
a unique learning journey options to help you find assistance with the
that takes a global an international university selection and application
approach to developing experience that matches process, providing support
the communication skills your needs and interests. and guidance until you are
essential for success in an registered in the university
academic context. of your choice and have
started your coursework.
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Facilitated by knowledgeable and caring
professionals, Pathway Online equips students
for university education both in terms of world
knowledge and in terms of developing skills and
strategies necessary for successful academic study.
• Pathway Online teaches Academic English skills
with a view to attaining an IELTS, TOEFL or
TOEIC score sufficient for university entrance.
●• S tudents build a personal portfolio to
demonstrate their academic ability for future
Assessment Tests:
University Entrance
universities or potential employers.
Requirements
•T
he programme familiarizes students with the Cambridge English First (FCE)
independent approach to learning that they will
IELTS 6.5
experience in university, ensuring that they have
a realistic expectation of the challenges ahead. TOEFL iBT 109
TOEIC Listening & Reading 785
TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310
Essential Language
and Academic Skills
The Pathway Online English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
course is modular in its approach. Students are required to gain
knowledge and experience of how to do their own research, write
academic assignments, give formal presentations, collaborate with peers
and engage in discussions through English.
Based on a flipped learning model, students are provided with up-to-date information
on topics of global interest. Through interaction with authentic, real-world material
supported by Pathway Online teaching material, students learn to make sense of new
ideas and to take ownership of their opinions through English.
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With a minimum of six hours of English language study
per week, students are required to develop their skills in reading,
writing, speaking and listening, with a task-based approach to
learning. Listed outcomes are provided each week in a checklist
of achievements. Students move forward in accordance with what
they have achieved in this timeframe.
Additional authentic learning material from the Student Resource Bank is available
for students to augment their course input. Online forums are available to facilitate
peer-review, self-study and student interaction. Each student’s online engagement
will be monitored with a view to enhancing the overall learning experience. As learner
autonomy and student interaction are the keystones of the course, students will be
expected to work both independently and in group settings. The learning objectives of
the course encourage students to engage and become knowledgeable about different
cultures and about current events that are of global interest.
Experienced, professional native-English speaking tutors facilitate learning, assessment
and feedback. To ensure a comprehensive preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC
examinations, our teaching programme is aligned to the CEFR (Common European
Framework of Reference of Language).
THE PATHWAY ONLINE METHOD
Based on best practice in Communicative
INPUT
Language Teaching, our method is to
provide students with interesting, up-to-
date real-world input, that offers content
learning, as well as being examples of good
quality target language. Taking a Content
and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) PRACTICE
approach, students engage with this
material to develop critical thinking skills,
while improving their language ability.
Students engage with their peers to widen
FEEDBACK
their perspective, to learn collaboratively
and to increase motivation. Students receive
mentoring and feedback from their teacher,
which consolidates and enhances learning.
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Pathway Online Course Structure
Modules
GLOBAL HEALTH AND INNOVATION VERSUS FAME AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
COMMUNICATION WELLBEING TRADITION INFAMY TEST PREPARATION
Academic Presentation Skills Project IELTS / TOEIC / TOEFL
Writing Skills of research of study
What Academic English skills
will I learn?
• D evelop fluency skills to be able to match the speed of a native speaker in speaking
and writing.
• Practice debating skills and sharing ideas effectively.
• Learn how to create and deliver an effective presentation.
• Learn strategies to study effectively.
• Develop consistency in Academic English.
• Learn to define and use an academic tone in writing.
• Become familiar with common house styles (e.g. Harvard).
• Build confidence to be able to ask for help.
Online Student Portfolio
Throughout the year, Pathway Online students are required to keep an online
portfolio where they collect the work that they have done. Students meet their
tutor at regular intervals to discuss their portfolio and to get feedback on it.
What goes into the Online Student Portfolio?
This is a personal record of learning accessible to the student
and their teacher. It can include:
• O nline surveys: design and write the survey, gather the data, write
an analysis, and present the findings.
• Slides from oral presentations: research a topic and show your ideas.
• C ollaborative video journalism: make videos with other
Pathway Online classmates.
• Academic writing: follow standard structure and standard
citation rules (Harvard).
• A Learning journal: collect vocabulary and ideas that help you
learn along with a record of the student’s ongoing learning.
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What is the time commitment? The core components of the course are 6 hours per week, which equates to 36 hours per module. Over the duration of the course this adds up to 180 hours of active teaching and learning. • Each week four of these core hours are student-paced. Students can complete these hours according to their own timetable. Their work will be captured and the results will be collated. • Two hours per week are teacher-led. Teacher-led session are timetabled and students must attend for the full two hours Feedback and Assessment Our students are encouraged to communicate actively through English in order to develop their critical thinking skills. Feedback from expert teachers is an essential part of the learning process. Students are required to assess themselves and their peers as a means of raising awareness of external standards and requirements. In addition, personalized teacher feedback is essential to accentuate learning and enhance motivation. Continuous Assessment Students are required to complete 80% of their assignments in order to pass each module. They must also receive an aggregate score of at least 50%. 50 TO 74% = PASS 75 TO 82% = MERIT 83+% = DISTINCTION Modular and Course Completion Certificates Students receive a module certificate on successful completion of each module. Students must attain five modular certificates in order to be awarded the Pathway Online Certificate of Course Completion. In specific circumstances, exemptions may be permitted. Course Prerequisites To gain access to the course, students must prove a CEFR level of B1 (Intermediate) or above) Pathway Online | 2021 6
Pathway Online Technology
The Pathway Online teaching method involves personalised
expert tuition that is enabled through the use of advanced
educational technology. Both in student-paced and teacher-led
modes, students are able to engage actively with language content,
participating in exercises and games that challenge both language and
cognitive skills.
• Attend live classes with video and audio capability
• E ngage in live small-group activities with peers
• Watch video content
• Access reference material
• Write collaborative documents with peers
• Brainstorm ideas on collaborative noticeboards
• Engage with quizzes, polls and multiple-choice questions
• Write extended answers to open-ended questions for teacher feedback
and assessment
• Take individual learning notes online for personal access only
• Engage in matching exercises and gap fill exercises
Student engagement on the platform is tracked and recorded. Students are
provided with reports on the work that they have done.
Pathway Online
Expertise
The SEDA Educational Group was founded
in Ireland in 2009, to deliver training and
education with a focus on Business and English
Language. Now recognised on a national and
international level, we have built up a global
customer base and attract students from all
over the world. We have extensive experience
of delivering both in-person and online English
language teaching for academic purposes.
Pathway Online, a programme from the SEDA
Educational Group, provides you with a team
of highly-qualified professionals who will help
you on your journey to academic success.
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Our Objective Pathway Online has been developed by the SEDA Group, leading international specialists in English Language Education. It emerged from the ambition to help students broaden their horizons and learn new skills. Through Pathway Online, the SEDA Group offers a high quality teaching experience different from the conventional. Our goal is to support students to access 3rd level education abroad to make their dreams come true. Success in English Language Communication Our focus on collaborative learning ensures that students become more pluricultural. This gives them a deeper understanding about the wider ramifications of their actions. It enables them to draw better conclusions and make better decisions. Pathway Online to High-Quality Global Education In addition to providing effective Academic English training, we provide a support and guidance service to our students to show them the pathway to high-quality global education. We communicate with them on an individual level, providing them with transparent, useful information that helps them to make clever choices which enable them to take their place in the evolving world of global business. Match System In addition to the personalized support that the Pathway Online team will provide students, our Match System will also be available to them. Simple and intuitive, our system will allow the student to find the university course that best suits their profile. Partner Universities To provide students with the unique opportunity to be able to prepare for a top-level and international education from the comfort of their own home, and connect them easily to a wide variety of universities and colleges in Ireland, the UK United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and many other countries in the world, Pathway Online has a partnership with several prestigious universities. Pathway Online | 2021 8
Pathway Online
Student Journey
WELCOME
START PATHWAY
ONLINE
Teaching Teaching
Registration Enrollment English Induction Module Global Module Fame
Assessment Communication and Infamy
CHECK
POINT
Pathway Teaching Module Teaching Module Teaching
Online English Language University Feedback
Innovation Versus Module Health and Advice
Graduation Proficiency Test
Tradition
Fair and Wellbeing
Preparation
Dream Start
University 3rd Level
University Admission
International
Match Process
Education
Enrollment
*The sequencing of the
modules may vary
What our students say
about Pathway Online It was
really
good. I 10 out of 10!
enjoyed
everything
about it
and talked The class was really fun
to other and, although I did feel
English nervous, the teacher made
speakers. me feel comfortable!
I need to engage more
with English-speaking So nice to practice
culture in order to build English, we all learned
my knowledge and something. It was
confidence. awesome.
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