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Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession. Learners are also given an understanding of basic techniques founded on those principles, such as teacher talk, looking “ridiculous” in order to lower the affective filter, and networking. With these foundational principles in mind, ESL/EFL teachers will scrutinize common assumptions about language learning by comparing how they stack up to research-based core principles....
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MT

Mar 12, 2021

I had fun enrolling on this course and it's very insightful. And Keep the great work, Dr Shane Dixon. I can't wait to complete the rest of the courses so that I get my professional certificate. Thanks

CK

Sep 9, 2021

That was a great experience and im very grateful for all the information I have been taught. The professors leading this course are just so professional and it was really joyful to learn all the time.

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By Carolina N

Aug 18, 2019

I already knew the theories I saw in this course, but I realize I needed to remember them.. Excellent! Good videos, good teachers. Congratulations!

By Okechukwu O

Jan 27, 2018

I appreciate the way the program is organized, the facilitators are really" Gurus".The y instruct in simplified and easy to comprehend methodology.

By Suzete M D

Mar 27, 2016

This course provides teachers with core principles that help them achieve better performances in class and ensure as well better learning results.

By Mohamed M

Dec 28, 2023

It was an amazing experience and I would like to thank Dr. Shane Dixon for his amazing work and his fun personality and great presentation skills.

By Logan W

Sep 2, 2023

I really liked this. The videos are fun and informative. I learned much more than I expected. You actually have to learn the material and do work.

By said o

Jun 21, 2023

great course. it is very informative for novice english teachers , and even expertise one's will still get a lot from it. highly recommended.

By Mayra C

Mar 12, 2022

Hello, I would like to thank Coursera and ASU for the opportunity, and yet, all teachers involved in this course! I learned a lot! Regards, Mayra.

By Mint_CHOCO f

Feb 15, 2022

I like the point that teachers always revise the whole lessons before the quiz, It makes me feel more sure and confident in checking my knowledge.

By Priscila H

Nov 9, 2021

The modules are user friendly, I love that we get the chance to review other teacher's opinions. To this module made me reresh prevous knowledge.

By SHEILA R D M

Apr 19, 2021

Thank you very much for this course. For someone like me who doesn't have any background in teaching, the concepts outlined here are very helpful.

By Stephanie M P

Oct 24, 2020

The lessons enlighten the most basic principals of language teaching. I am relieved by the reflective assumption activities we must do every week.

By Kamila J

Oct 2, 2020

The course was so fruitful and motivational for me. I would like to thank to all organizers and the tutors of the course. You are doing great job.

By May Y

Jun 7, 2020

I LOVE this course!!!!!

Very systematic and clear, I see how much our teachers has prepared so that we students can learn with easy, MUCH THANKS!!!

By Waragoda M D C L

Feb 24, 2020

Very helpful and filled with many contents and strategies a teacher should have. This course alone helped me to learn how to teach proper English.

By Courtney R W

Jun 30, 2017

Great Course! I learned so much and found myself excited when it came time to do the work. Looking forward to completing the certificate program.

By Sandra G

Sep 12, 2024

I thought it was great! The instructor was engaging and brought up ideas and questions to make you think about language acquisition in a new way.

By Youness L

Feb 13, 2024

This course was amazing for me, it helped me a lot to improve as future English teacher. thank you ASU and COUSERA for this amazing opportunity.

By simerjit k

Jul 24, 2022

great in-depth knowledge is provided which is beneficial for all categories of teachers whether he or she is a new teacher or an experienced one.

By Abdelkader A K

Nov 13, 2021

Very good introduction into teaching a language. Brilliant way of evaluating learners, through not only peer reviews but tricky quizzes, as well.

By Iris X

May 19, 2020

It is so nice. And as a future teacher, I see so much passionate the professors have and it really encouraged me to learn more and practice more.

By Ana H

Dec 22, 2017

Enjoyed the course so much! the method of teaching, the way of speaking of the teacher/lecturer really made a difference in my learning process.

By AN G N

Jan 25, 2016

Great course! The course covers the fundamental principles of teaching English. Excellent video presentations. Easy to understand and follow up.

By Suhsmita W

Jan 29, 2023

I love the simplicity and accessibility of this course. It surely helped me be reminded as to why I choose this profession. Thank you very much!

By Arison B

Sep 16, 2021

Thank you very much for this wonderful course. Big thanks to Dr. Dixon and Ms. Haraway, and all the teaching staff of Arizona State University. 

By Neval U

Apr 22, 2021

This was an amazing lesson. I really enjoyed the videos and it was both informative and fun. Learning via metaphors were very efficient for me.